The Usborne Big Book of Experiments

It's a GREAT book..my 8 year old son loves it...some experiments are easy to make..

As a science teacher, I have found many of these experiments useful. They range from kitchen chemistry to basic life science. One of the experiments which my classes especially liked was the launching of rocket balloons. Usborne gives good details on how to grow crystals. His suggested model human arm is easily constructed from basic classroom materials. He also shows how to construct a simple maze for pillbugs to travel through. One shortcoming of this book is the near lack of experiments that are quantified, a feature especially needed for older children. However, many of them can be quantified with a little imagination. It would also be helpful if Osborne were to include a greater number of controlled experiments. The contents of the book are nicely illustrated, and in color.

As a second grade elementary school teacher, I am alwayslooking for educational books that I can use with my class. Ourschool library carries "The Usborne Big Book of Experiments". Our school was having a science fair and I found this book to be very helpful. My class loved the pictures and the experiments were exciting. Most of the supplies they could find at home. I am going to purchase this book for my own library,I've used it so much. I give this book an A+.