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Overview

This classic, award-winning, bestselling science activity book has a fresh new look and updated information for 2000. It’s the biggest and best collection of science activities for children 6-14 years. It’s jam-packed with more than 450 ideas, attention-getters, projects, experiments, games, puzzles, and stories. All areas of science are covered — matter and energy; the human body; the environment; rocks; plants; animals; insects; weather; stars and planets; and technology.

It’s for PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS: Here’s your answer to all the questions children ask and all the wonders they want to explore — from gigantic bubbles to a mini-volcano, to the mysteries of the universe to the ...

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Overview

This classic, award-winning, bestselling science activity book has a fresh new look and updated information for 2000. It’s the biggest and best collection of science activities for children 6-14 years. It’s jam-packed with more than 450 ideas, attention-getters, projects, experiments, games, puzzles, and stories. All areas of science are covered — matter and energy; the human body; the environment; rocks; plants; animals; insects; weather; stars and planets; and technology.

It’s for PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS: Here’s your answer to all the questions children ask and all the wonders they want to explore — from gigantic bubbles to a mini-volcano, to the mysteries of the universe to the wonders of the insect world. Includes science fair project ideas!

It’s for TEACHERS: This is the ultimate, hands-on educational resource to enrich and support any curriculum, from elementary grades to high school. The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) rates Science Is... as an "excellent" book.

Science Is... is truly easy to use, with plenty of background information and engaging cartoons and illustrations. All the activities have been tested and require only readily-available, inexpensive materials. Activities range in length from the popular "Quickies" to projects that can be done over several days or weeks. There are also plenty of fascinating facts — did you know that a cockroach can live for nine days without its head?

A Using This Book section provides practical information on guiding and encouraging children in science. The Other Resources listing has been completely updated to help you find other quality books and useful organizations.

Science Is... is a terrific value that takes children through years of thought-provoking adventures!

"This book belongs in every home, every classroom. The definitive motherlode book to turn children on to the adventure of science." (Childsplay Magazine)

"An innovative book . . . Youngsters will be intrigued by the exciting activities crammed into this book." (Today’s Parent)

"Once in a while, a book comes along which everyone should have. Consider this a treasure whose time has come. This book is a must!" (Science Education International — ICASE)

"A gold mine of activities. Highly recommended!" (California Classroom Science)

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal
K-Gr 3-- An encyclopedic collection of demonstrations, puzzles, facts, and charts. There are even several short science-related plays. Many of the experiments are old standards, but there are some new gems such as trying to bat half a ball or imitating animal stances as if they were yoga positions. All of the demonstrations use common materials and include appropriate safety warnings. Activities are organized in a unique manner--by the amount of time and effort involved (quick, make time, and sequential experiments), and then further subdivided by subject area. A thorough listing of books, magazines, and videotapes is also included. As a result, this title is an excellent reference source for teachers and parents. Moreover, Bosak has done a wonderful job of connecting science to other topics, such as including a relevant Sioux fable in the environment section or viewing rubbings of tree barks and leaves as art. The only problem is with the design of the book, which is a mishmash of text-laden pages, black-ink illustrations (often featuring cutesy animals), and pages splattered with different styles of boxes and type fonts. The result is hard on the eyes. --Alan Newman, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780590740708
  • Publisher: Scholastic Canada, Limited
  • Publication date: 5/6/2000
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Edition number: 2
  • Pages: 515
  • Sales rank: 222,034
  • Product dimensions: 8.25 (w) x 10.75 (h) x 1.00 (d)

Meet the Author

Susan Bosak
Susan Bosak

Best-selling author and educator Susan V. Bosak, M.A., has worked with teachers, youth leaders, parents, and children, and researched more than 1,000 science books, to create one super science activity book that captures the interest of both young and old.

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    A must for elementary science teachers.

    I use this book in my elementary science methods class. The students love it for the following reasons: 1. Everyday materials 2. Easy to understand background information 3. Exciting Hands On activities 4. None of the students every sell this book back! Try it...You'll like it!

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