Gardner,
Robert. Science
Behind Magic Science Projects. Enslow 2013 128p
$26.60
ISBN 978-0-7660-4147-9 ms series:
Exploring Hands-On Science Projects E-BNS
This small book is a treasure trove of
science-project ideas employing scientific truths that appear magical in one
way or another ... a mark on paper that seems to disappear as you move it
toward your eyes, water that refuses to flow out of a hole, etcetera. All of the experiments look like a lot of fun
for a science-minded kid to try, and the science behind each one is carefully
explained in a way that is understandable and fairly simple. The beginning of the book covers the
scientific method, the necessity of using goggles and other safety devices, the
importance of creativity in presenting a project for a science fair (in other
words, don’t just copy everything right out of this book), and other
pointers. The writing is easy to
understand but flows and is interesting.
The accompanying line drawings illustrate each concept and procedure
perfectly. The two science web sites
mentioned at the end of the book are both solid, and five other kid-friendly
books that suggest science projects are
cited as well. The index is good, the
font is attractive, and this one should be a winner for middle-school or
upper-elementary school-kids looking for science projects, whether for school
or for fun. The Exploring Hands-On
Science Projects series includes books that focus on plant science,
physics of toys and games, and the physics of sports.
Science projects --Carol
Kennedy
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