Usborne Book of Science Activities, Vol. 1 (Science Activities) [Hardcover]

Helen Edom (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Science Activities

-- Basic scientific principles are explained with the aid of fun experiments and activities

-- All experiments use everyday household equipment

-- Simple text and illustrations enable children to use the books by themselves

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 72 pages
• Publisher: E.D.C. Publishing (March 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0746006985
• ISBN-13: 978-0746006986
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #142,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Experiments & Projects

Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Science fun for kids, March 5, 2007

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jakespeed "homeschooling mom" (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Usborne Book of Science Activities, Vol. 1 (Science Activities) (Hardcover)

We have all three volumes in this set. We have so far worked our way through volume one and are thick into volume two. My kids (First and Third grade) have really enjoyed the hands-on aspect and the easy-to-understand format of these science lessons. Each book has three separate topics that are explored in depth with experiments and activities using common household items - except for the magnetism section in Volume One which required a trip to Radio Shack and a learning store. The concepts taught are quite sophisticated considering the fun and easy format. Kids are taught real science principles that can be applied to real life situations but it is done in a way that is non-threatening and keeps their interest. A few of the experiments didn't work as planned but for the most part they came out fine.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Activities Volume 1, December 25, 2009

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S. Zimmerman "Chavurah scholar" (Houston TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Usborne Book of Science Activities, Vol. 1 (Science Activities) (Hardcover)

If you teach science in Elementary, you've gotta get this book! Lots of Activities in a Sci Fair mode...perfect for 1st through 3rd grades!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a FANTASTIC hands-on science experiments book for kids! Highly recommend!, April 4, 2011

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The Thompsons (Colorado) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Science Activities (Usborne Science Activities) (Hardcover)

Science Activities (Usborne Science Activities) This is a FANTASTIC hands-on science experiments book for kids! Highly recommend! We have all three volumes in this set. My daughters love these experiments (Kindergarten and Third grade) and as another reviewer perfectly put it: "We have really enjoyed the hands-on aspect and the easy-to-understand format of these science lessons. Each book has three separate topics that are explored in depth with experiments and activities using common household items. The concepts taught are quite sophisticated considering the fun and easy format. Kids are taught real science principles that can be applied to real life situations, but it is done in a way that is non-threatening and keeps their interest. A few of the experiments didn't work as planned but for the most part they came out fine."

We are using this book as part of our Sonlight Science home school curriculum, but I think anyone would love to do these experiments with their kids any time. :-) They are not only easy to do... but they also explain what / why the experiments work, which is nice. :-) Again, highly recommend any of the three books in this series!