Science in Seconds at the Beach: Exciting Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less
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Book Overview
Do fish close their eyes? Can you hold your breath longer than a whale? How is sand made? Why do we hear the ocean in empty seashells? Surf's up for fantastic science fun with these quick, easy experiments and activities from Jean Potter. You can complete each in just ten minutes or less, and the clear step-by-step instructions and illustrations help you get it right every time. The projects help you learn about everything from how seaweed can forecast the weather to why waves break as they reach the shore. You will find most of the required materials already in your toy chest, home, backyard, or around your neighborhood. The nearly 100 activities in this book investigate the many mysteries of animals, plants, sand, shells, sun, and water. You'll discover why there usually are more clouds over water than over land and why the sand on top of the beach is warm but cool underneath. Use a piece of hard candy to find out why beach and river rocks become smooth or learn how to clean water with sand --all with the help of a leading educator.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0471178993
ISBN13:9780471178996
Release Date:May 1998
Publisher:Jossey-Bass
Length:136 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 7.4" x 9.1"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Summer Fun!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
We got one of these books as a gift and then it was so battered that I am buying another for this summer. We have a pool in our back yard and when the kids get tired of swimming, we open the book and experiment. We have even taken it to my mom's lakeside cottage and used it there. My kids love it and I love it because theya re having fun LEARNING!
FUN AT THE BEACH
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
We bought this book at the beach and could not believe how much more fun the beach was. We learned things that were new and VERY interesting about the ocean and the life that surrounds it. We take this book to the pool and also do experiments. This book is great to teach children easy science theories with water and in places where children play in water. We use it at home and on vacation. Love it!
A MUST FOR THE BEACH
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
When we pack for the beach, this book is the first thing we put in the suitcases. Our children have used this book for two summers and they never tire of it. In fact, my husband and I LOVE the b ook as well. We have learned so much about the beach. It is a great book for at home experiments with water as well, but we save it for the beach!
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