"Unique, engagingly written, chock full of ideas for boys and girls who want to explore unusual science projects not to be found in textbooks. Open-end experiments like 'How High Above Sea Level Are You?' and 'Can You Split Seconds Accurately?' require application of scientific method and open the door for boys and girls to find more problems on their own. Solutions involve measurement, calculation, use of graphs, and recording. Bibliographies. Index. Recommended for grades 5-9, for all libraries and science clubs." -Junior Libraries
"An intriguing book of fresh, easy-to-do experiments in the fields of electricity and magnetism, transportation, sound and light, the human body, weather, water, insects, plants, distance, and time provides simple research projects for young scientists and may suggest ideas for original research. Well illustrated with drawings and diagrams; a bibliography is included at the end of each chapter." -A.L.A. Booklist
"Unique, engagingly written, chock full of ideas for boys and girls who want to explore unusual science projects not to be found in textbooks. Open-end experiments like 'How High Above Sea Level Are You?' and 'Can You Split Seconds Accurately?' require application of scientific method and open the door for boys and girls to find more problems on their own. Solutions involve measurement, calculation, use of graphs, and recording. Bibliographies. Index. Recommended for grades 5-9, for all libraries and science clubs." -Junior Libraries
"An intriguing book of fresh, easy-to-do experiments in the fields of electricity and magnetism, transportation, sound and light, the human body, weather, water, insects, plants, distance, and time provides simple research projects for young scientists and may suggest ideas for original research. Well illustrated with drawings and diagrams; a bibliography is included at the end of each chapter." -A.L.A. Booklist