Explore Spring!
25 Great Ways to Learn About Spring
From tracking spring peepers and raising tadpoles to learning about seeds and recording plant growth, this activity book invites young readers to explore the wonders of spring by becoming scientists in the field. Combining hands-on learning with solid science, trivia, riddles, and terrific illustrations, projects investigate “the reason for the season” and include identifying trees and measuring their growth, recording soil temperature, and observing the forest floor. Bird migration and nest building are covered, and the movement of air and water is studied with experiments in capillary action and in such activities as “Making Parachutes,” Making Kites,” and “Mapping Air Currents with Bubbles.”
ISBN 13: 9780978503741
Price: $12.95 US
GRL:
Grade Level: 1-3
Ages: 6-9
Subject: Environment
Trim Size: 8 x 10
Color: Black & White
Page Count: 96
Illustrator: Alexis Frederick-Frost
Also Available: E-Books
Somerville Journal Science —“Explore is packed with activities that children will enjoy...The Vermont-based publishing house is on a mission to educate young children about the natural world…”
School Library Journal—“The information is sound, with engaging activities to test and illuminate spring events. With a heavy emphasis on keeping a journal to record observations, many of the activities can be developed into science projects. Explore Spring! is a fun and worthwhile book.”
Calgarychild.com —"Kids learn about how plants grow, habitats, animals traits, and many more memorable activities. Author Maxine Anderson has created a wonderful book to help keep kids age four to eight engaged and learning."
Home Education Magazine, July 2007— “Combining hands-on learning with fun facts, trivia, jokes and riddles, and terrific illustrations by cartoonist Alexis Frederick-Frost, Explore Spring! offers younger readers an opportunity to mix real science with real fun.”
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