The Earth Science Book: Activities for Kids (Paperback)

by Dinah Zike (Author), Jessie J. Flores (Illustrator) "You can see trillions of miles above the Earth when you look up at the night sky..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 3-6-- Basic Earth-science concepts and related environmental issues are presented in an inviting format. Each chapter is introduced by a black-and-white photograph and a one-page overview. All are organized as a series of one-to-three-page topics. Over 200 line drawings and diagrams clarify and extend the information presented in the simple, precise text. Terms defined in the glossary appear in bold type. There is at least one hands-on activity for each topic. These easy-to-do projects require simple, readily available materials. Other features include: "Word Watch," which gives the origin and definition of key words; "Famous Faces," brief biographical sketches of contributors to the field of Earth science; and "Find It," related learning activities that do not involve experimentation. The last chapter includes a one-page list of organizations to contact for further information on becoming "environmentally wise." The only thing that is missing is a bibliography or list of further reading. This is a book that children will pick up and dip into on their own. Amateur scientists will love it, and teachers will find useful, educational, and entertaining ways to involve the whole class.
- Carolyn Angus, The Claremont Graduate School, CA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
If you’re looking for the most fun on Earth…

• Make your own fossils (pg. 39)
• Create a tsunami in your bathtub (pg. 45)
• Watch a volcano erupt (pg. 47)
• Follow the path of a mini-glacier (pg. 73)

No other book on Earth science is packed with so much fun. The Earth Science Book’s pages overflow with dozens and dozens of enjoyable, educational, and easy-to-do activities that explain basic Earth science facts and important environmental issues. Using simple materials you can find around the house or in your neighborhood, these activities show you all about the planet Earth, its composition and atmosphere, life on Earth, and much more.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass (February 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471571660
• ISBN-13: 978-0471571667
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #157,742 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for Elementary Use, August 31, 2005

By	Science Teacher (San Rafael, CA) - See all my reviews

I bought this book for use in my sixth grade classroom, it is a little to basic for my students but there are a few good demonstration and activity ideas. I bought the book looking for a large number of activities, and I found that this book has a little too much explanatory information on some subjects (1 activity every 2-3 pages in the book). I just wanted activities, not another textbook! I can see that for a self contained elementary classroom it would be a good resource and it should be marketed K-5.

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's OK but where are the foldables, August 22, 2005

By	Marsha H. Ratzel (Leawood, Kansas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had an earlier book that Dinah Zike had written about Earth Science ideas and foldables. I thought this would be the same. Since I allowed someone to borrow that book (and they never returned it), I am lost.

This book isn't anything like her other book. This is like the Janet Van Cleave books. Which is are OK, but I already have 1000s of activities. I needed the foldables to go with the activities I already have.

I was disappointed. But since it would cost almost half of the price of the book to return it....I just kept it and think it will be a good present for a brand new science teacher.