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How the Earth Works (How It Works) (Hardcover)

by John Farndon (Author) "NEARLY ALL THE EXPERIMENTS in this book can be performed with simple, everyday materials, tools, and utensils..." (more)
Key Phrases: South America, North America, James Hutton (more...)

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Here is a stimulating introduction for the whole family to the secrets of planet Earth. Packed with hundreds of experiments that let you discover the way the Earth works. Create your own "home laboratory." For ages 8-14.

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Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Readers Digest (January 1, 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0895774119
ISBN-13: 978-0895774118
Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #186,171 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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NEARLY ALL THE EXPERIMENTS in this book can be performed with simple, everyday materials, tools, and utensils. Read the first page

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South America, North America, James Hutton, Benjamin Franklin, Charles Lyell, East Africa, Ferdinand Magellan, Glacial Theory, Isaac Newton, Mount Kilimanjaro

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This book cites 4 books:

Theory Of The Earth by James Hutton on page 104
Principles of Geology (Penguin Classics) by Charles Lyell on page 75
Theory Of The Earth by James Hutton on page 104
Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne on page 35

12 books cite this book:

Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science: Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit by Janice VanCleave on page 63, page 95, and page 102
Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science: Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit by Janice VanCleave on page 63, page 95, and page 102
Janice VanCleave's Super Science Models (Janice VanCleave's Science for Fun) by Janice VanCleave on page 73, and page 79
Janice VanCleave's Help! My Science Project Is Due Tomorrow! Easy Experiments You Can Do Overnight by Janice VanCleave on page 79, and page 81
Renewable Energy by Godfrey Boyle on page 293, and Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Mom, How Does An Earthquake Happen?", March 27, 2000

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This book is the single most helpful book I have ever run across in trying to explain to my very visual son what happens when different earth phenomens occur. The experiments in this book brought to life the workings of our planet to my son in the 2nd grade. That was 5 years ago and he still remembers the experiments we did out of this book. The experiments can be recreated out of ordinary household/garage items. You will be amazed. I submit you will learn more about "How The Earth Works" than you thought possible. This will generate conversations with your children that will last a lifetime. Stop being afraid of science. Go through this book with your children.

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1.0 out of 5 stars How the Earth Works-do not waste your money on, January 14, 2008

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This review is from: How the Earth Works (Eyewitness Science Guides) (Hardcover)

I would not recommend buying this book. I purchased it to use for home schooling because it was recommended in The Well Trained Mind book. While visually appealing and fairly informative, the experiments and demonstrations are nothing but frustrating and usually do not work. I invested a lot of time and some money into the experiments and they simply did not work. I am educated and have no problem following directions, so I have to admit I do not think that was the problem. I can't get rid of my book fast enough. Good luck to you if you decide to use this book!

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