Reader's Digest ~ How Science Works (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Here is an exciting and highly original "hands-on" introduction to the world of science for the whole family. Encourages a head start in learning about science. Safe, readily available "ingredients" for each project. For ages 8-14.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Readers Digest; Revised edition (November 26, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895779099
• ISBN-13: 978-0895779090
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #165,629 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent way to understand even the most complex topics, October 4, 1999

By A Customer

I bought this books years ago because I was attracted to its beautiful photographs. Now I am using it with my 11 year old daughter as part of her science curriculum at home. It can be used in many ways, but even if you don't ever do the experiments, just seeing the photos makes the complex easy to understand. Even after getting a master's degree, I find I am really understanding things that I supposedly learned years ago. I highly recommend this book.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hands On Science for many ages!, February 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: How Science Works (Reader's Digest ) (Paperback)

As a home schooling family, we have found this book to provide the basics for a hands on science curriculum. The experiennts have been easy to perform and the materials needed easy to gather from home or the local hardware store. Our children ages preschool to fourth grade look forward to science due to the wide range of activities and "fun" educational projects. The directions and safety concerns are adaquate when the reader keeps in mind the title of the book is "How Parents AND Children....", and the book is enjoyed together. Group this book with a well stocked library for more indepth reading on the topics the book introduces and you have enough science for a year at least!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, October 30, 2008

By	Alicia Zinn "Photo-Grapher" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great Book! I grew up with it and wanted it for my collection so I can use it when I have kids!