Science Crafts for Kids: 50 Fantastic Things to Invent & Create (Paperback)

~ (Author), Terry Krautwurst (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-7-This colorful, hands-on guide introduces a number of different branches of science. The projects range from the fairly simple (clay pot wind chimes, pinwheel helicopter) to the complex (model grist mill, powered model boats, xylophone). The detailed instructions include a list of materials needed and explanatory line drawings. The activities are divided into four sections: air, water, earth, and fire. Extensive informational sidebars explain the principles involved. Attractive, full-color photographs show a variety of actively involved, enthusiastic kids. However, only 8 of the 50 projects listed in the contents have a "needs adult help" symbol, yet many of them require the use of a saw, razor knife, and/or drill and could be dangerous without adult supervision. Judith Hahn's How Science Works (Readers Digest, 1991) is another excellent source with sound scientific information and more adequate adult supervision advisories.
Eunice Weech, M.L. King Elementary School, Urbana, IL
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

The authors of the popular Nature Crafts for Kids present a new book with 50 hands-on science projects for kids. All in full-color, the book brilliantly shows an entire year's worth of things to bring out the artist and the scientist in the 8-to-12 set. Accompanying many projects are easy-to-understand sidebars that explain the scientific principles and facts the projects are demonstrating.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 28, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806902841
• ISBN-13: 978-0806902845
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #463,466 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas for quality projects, July 1, 2009

By	Susan - See all my reviews

We borrowed this book from the library and liked it so much that I decided to buy it. It has lovely photography which makes each project very appealing. The instructions are very easy to follow. I disagree with the review that said the materials are hard to find, but you will need some basic tools (drill, hacksaw, utility knife, needle and thread) for some projects. Also, I would not recommend this book to someone without a backyard. It is not kitchen table science, but really requires access to the outdoors.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not great, September 29, 2005

By	Christopher K. Johnson "Retirein10" (Goleta, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book provides a lot of crafts, but next to impossible ways of gathering material to actually complete them. I found the book useless without the help of a process or program to get the material from.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Cub Scouts and creative kids!, May 27, 2000

By	Judi Gordon (Austin) - See all my reviews

This book gives clear, easy to follow instructios for making a variety of crafts, projects and nature learning. I can't wait to get started, and I'm the Mom.