In Touch with Basic Science Ser.: What Is Sound? : Exploring Science with Hands-On Activities by Louise Spilsbury and Richard Spilsbury (2007, Library Binding)

Enslow Publishing, LLC

0766030989

9780766030985

60741378

What Is Sound? : Exploring Science with Hands-On Activities

Richard Spilsbury, Louise Spilsbury

Library Binding

English

Science & Nature / Experiments & Projects, Science & Nature / General (See Also Headings under Animals or Technology), Science & Nature / Physics

2007

Juvenile Nonfiction

32 Pages

9in

7.5in

8.9 Oz

8-10

1 Vol.

Qc225.5.S67 2008

Third Grade

Third Grade

These titles provide background information accompanied by activities that demonstrate the scientific properties and laws they introduce. Each topic is followed by a "Hands-on" activity or two. The experiments include a list of supplies and several photos illustrating the numbered directions. A "What Happened?" follows each experiment, giving the why, how and what of the activity. An additional "Try This!" extension is included for further experimentation. "Close-up" boxes are used to explain more technical information. When heat or sharp tools are needed a safety note is highlighted. A photo illustrating every experiment step would help clarify some of the instructions and more contrast would help some of the images, but those are minor quibbles. Overall, this series is well designed and written. The children demonstrating the experiments provide a nice cross-section of society. Teachers will find these titles a good resource and students will enjoy the experiments. The Web sites included in the bibliography are carefully chosen and appropriate. Glossary. Index. Recommended., Library Media Connection January/February 2009

2008

Elementary/High School

High School, Elementary School

2007-024520

534.078

In Touch with Basic Science Ser.

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