Busy Little Hands: Science Play!

Name: Busy Little Hands: Science Play!
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781635864656
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Learning Activities for Preschoolers

By Susan Edwards Richmond

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Busy Little Hands: Science Play! by Susan Edwards Richmond is a delightful introduction to science for curious young readers. The book engages children in interactive and hands-on experiments that explore the wonders of the natural world. With an emphasis on discovery and play, it encourages children to ask questions, make observations, and understand basic scientific concepts in a fun and accessible manner.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you're looking for an engaging and educational way to introduce young children to the wonders of science, this book may be perfect for you. It is filled with fun, hands-on activities that encourage curiosity and exploration, making science exciting and accessible for little ones.

Preschoolers are introduced to core science concepts with this playful format featuring 20 hands-on activities that use everyday household materials, including a vinegar volcano, a hula hoop count, and a kitchen sink or swim experiment.

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In this fourth book in the Busy Little Hands series, preschoolers get ready for a science adventure!

Preschoolers wonder and explore with 20 hands-on experiments using everyday household objects, transforming daily activities such as snack time and play time into learning opportunities.

Each play activity demonstrates a simple principle of physics, earth science, chemistry, or biology, including the Kitchen Sink or Float (demonstrating density), the Vinegar Volcano (pressure), and Blooming Colors (chromatography).

Featuring bright, easy-to-follow photos specially designed for pre-readers, this book is packed with learning fun and sets the groundwork for science success in kindergarten and beyond.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Busy Little Hands: Science Play! by Susan Edwards Richmond is praised for effectively introducing preschoolers to basic science concepts with adult guidance. The book features 20 projects that cover physics, earth science, chemistry, and biology, with simple directions and clear outcomes, enhanced by diverse photographs and illustrations. The projects vary in duration and complexity, promoting understanding of the scientific method while encouraging long-term engagement and developing good science habits.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781635864656

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC

Illustration: Full-color; photographs and illustrations througho

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Susan Edwards Richmond

About the Author

Susan Edwards Richmond is the author of Bird Count, winner of the Parent s Choice Silver Award and the International Literacy Association s Primary Fiction Award. A passionate birder and naturalist, Edwards Richmond teaches preschool on a farm and wildlife sanctuary. She earned her M.A. in Creative Writing from the University of California, Davis, and is an award-winning poet with five collections of nature-based poetry for adults. She lives in Massachusetts and is happiest exploring natural habitats with her husband and two daughters.