The Kids' Book of Kaleidoscopes [Paperback]

Carolyn Bennett (Author), Jack Romig (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 11, 1994 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Making an adventure out of science--much like The Bones Book & Skeleton--the kids' book of kaleidoscopes turns ordinary kids into masterful kaleidoscope builders. Conceived and written by Carolyn Bennett, kaleidoscope designer and authority, with Jack Romig, this illustrated full-color activity book explains the principles of light refraction and reflection, color bending and bouncing. The kit comes complete with custom components, including three high-quality plastic safety mirrors, tube and turning end, a plastic eyepiece and tube cover, colored gels, and a starter set of plastic beads, gems, chips, and other objects to put on view. It's the basis for everything kids need to make 14 scope projects and do mini-activities such as Topsy-Turvy TV, Hall of Mirrors, and Breaking Out the Colors. Selection of the Children's Book-of-the-Month Club. Suitable for ages 8 and up. 144,000 copies in print.

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Jack Romig is a contributor for the following Workman Publishing Co Title: The Kids' Book of Kaleidoscopes


Carolyn Bennett is a contributor for the following Workman Publishing Co Title: The Kids' Book of Kaleidoscopes 

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (January 11, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563056380
• ISBN-13: 978-1563056383
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #287,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun for kids and adults, December 19, 2009

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Steven A. Peterson (Hershey, PA (Born in Kewanee, IL)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Kids' Book of Kaleidoscopes (Paperback)

My wife has been addicted to the idea of the kaleidoscope for a long time. When my son was young, he got caught up in the magic of kaleidoscopes, too. This slim volume is a nice introduction to the subject for kids. At the outset., the authors note that "The kaleidoscope can be a simple device--as simple as a cardboard tube and some pieces of plastic. But when you put the pieces together just right, the kaleidoscope becomes a peephole into a magic world."

The book begins by taking a look at the history of this device. Ptolemy had a sense of what might be; David Brewster, in the 1780s, made it real. Then, a brief discussion of kaleidoscope assembly. By the end of the introduction, one has a sense of how and why a kaleidoscope works.

The next section is called "Scope Science" and discusses the role of light, color, and symmetry. The final section, Scope Art, is apt to be the focus for kids and adults. This is the "how to do it" segment of the book. A series of projects is outlined.

Simply, this will be a lot of fun for kids (and even adults) who like kaleidoscopes. Lots of fun!

5.0 out of 5 stars Seeing the light through Kaleidoscopes, March 13, 2010

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This review is from: The Kids' Book of Kaleidoscopes (Paperback)

Excellent book; arrived in condition as expected. Easy to follow instructions. Kids love making their own kaleidoscopes!