Hands-On Science

Name: Hands-On Science
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781486306145
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50 Kids' Activities from CSIRO

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Hands-On Science by various authors is a children's book that offers an engaging introduction to science through interactive activities and experiments. It encourages young readers to explore scientific concepts through practical experiences, fostering curiosity and a love for learning. Aimed at making science fun and accessible, each section introduces simple yet fascinating experiments that can be conducted at home or in the classroom.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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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?

You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a fun and interactive way to introduce children to the wonders of science. Packed with engaging experiments and colourful illustrations, it sparks curiosity and encourages hands-on learning for young minds keen on discovering how the world works.

Age range 7 to 12 Did you ever wonder why some insects can walk on water? Or how the Ancient Egyptians made mummies? Are you curious about why a guitar sounds different from a flute? Gather some everyday materials from around your home and find out the answers with these 50 kid-approved science activities from CSIRO.

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Did you ever wonder why some insects can walk on water? Or how the Ancient Egyptians made mummies? Are you curious about why a guitar sounds different from a flute? Gather some everyday materials from around your home and find out the answers with these 50 kid-approved science activities from CSIRO.

The activities cover electricity and magnetism, sound and light, heat and motion, water and gases, living things, shapes, and our planet Earth. Each activity has a simple list of materials required and uses easy step-by-step instructions and drawings to enable you to create exciting and interesting reactions, experiments, and inventions. Fast facts and quiz questions will help you test your knowledge, and you'll also find an explanation of the science behind each activity, along with examples of how each principle works in the real world.

Discover more about the world of science by making:

Dancing slime
Rubbery bones
A ping pong ball shooter
Ghastly ghostly photos
Fizzy dinosaur eggs
A lemon battery

Hands-On Science is your gateway to these fascinating discoveries and more! Dive into the excitement and wonder of scientific exploration with just a few simple materials and everyday objects.

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?

Hands-On Science is praised for covering a broad range of topics such as electricity, magnetism, sound, and light, making it an excellent resource for supporting Key Stage 2 science. Reviewers highlight the impressive variety of experiments, which offer exciting and often unexpected results, engaging young readers' curiosity and enhancing their understanding of scientific principles.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486306145

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Illustration: Full colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Edited by Sarah Kellett
Edited by David Shaw
Edited by Kath Kovac

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 128

Collections

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

About the Author

The Double Helix team is part of CSIRO Publishing and has a long-standing reputation for delivering expertly written, fascinating and fun science material for young people. Double Helix activities are designed to foster an interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).