Experiments with Plants

by Isabel Thomas

Overview

Read and Experiment is an engaging series, introducing children to scientific concepts. Explore the world of plants with clear text, real-world examples and fun, safe step-by-step experiments. This book brings botanical science to life, explaining the concepts and encouraging children to be hands-on scientists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781410997869
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	Read and Experiment
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

Isabel Thomas studied Human Sciences at Oxford University before working in the wonderful world of children's publishing. She has written dozens of books for children and teenagers, and is a trained literacy tutor. Isabel lives in Cambridge, UK, with her husband and three rambunctious sons.

Table of Contents

Why experiment? — How do plants work? — Experiment 1 : try to trick a plant — What do plants need to grow? — Experiment 2 : turn out the light — How do plants reproduce? — How does a plant spread its seeds? — Experiment 3 : banana races — How else are new plants made? — Experiment 4 : go on a sock safari — Plan our next experiment.

Interviews

Learn to work like a real scientist with hands-on experiments, putting theory into practise.

Editorial Reviews

This series explicitly introduces the scientific method and features experiments that clearly follow the steps of the scientific method. . . .“See the Science” provides additional mini-demonstrations of concepts.

Booklist

09/01/2015
Gr 2–4—When it comes to science, no textbook can replace diving right in and getting your hands dirty. These titles give readers an easy and safe way to do so. Each volume features four chapters, each of which concludes with experiments that offer kids a chance to try out what they've just learned. The design is clear and attractive, and useful sidebars ("Real World Science," "Is It Fair?") provide context for aspiring scientists.

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