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Science on the Loose: Amazing Activities and Science Facts You'll Never Believe

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Maple Tree Press, 2008 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 64 pages
Infused with Helaine Becker’s trademark wit and irrepressible energy, Science on the Loose encourages young readers to release their inner scientist, and think, do, and learn in the most entertaining way possible. Each easy-to-follow experiment — whether it’s to test density in fruit, determine dominant genes, or make slimy goo — follows accepted scientific procedure. Kids will delight in this highly original collection of scientific discovery. Activities can be safely performed without special equipment or unusual ingredients, and make for satisfyingly simple adventures in the surprises of science. From fooling our senses, to discovering whether JELL-O can have brain waves, to creating ice cream by kicking around a can, Science on the Loose breaks free of run-of-the-mill science activity books, and feeds into kids’ natural curiosity and interest in the world around them. Each experiment features a “What’s Going On?” component that explains the science behind the results in a clear and concise way. So even when an experiment just feels like silly fun, readers will learn about chemistry, climate change, genes, the senses, photosynthesis, scientific method — even Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. Along the way they’ll also be discovering intriguing “Scientists on the Loose” and their wacky — but real — experiments.

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Do you know a student who is constantly questioning the world around them? Helaine Becker, the award-winning author of more than a dozen children's books, will grab the attention of those curious kids ... Read full review

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This would be perfect for my 7-9 yrs. Way fun! Read full review

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About Science on the Loose
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kidsbookshelf Newsletter April 4, 2008
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About the author (2008)

Former teacher, science kit developer, and award-winning author Helaine Becker has published in children's genres all the way from humorous verse to educational textbooks. Helaine's knack for blending humor and education into a satisfying package that both delights and informs is recognized by critics and booksellers across North America. She is also the author of Are You Psychic?, Boredom Blasters, Funny Business, Like a Pro, Secret Agent Y.O.U., and Mother Goose Unplucked. Helaine lives in Toronto with her husband and two sons.

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TitleScience on the Loose: Amazing Activities and Science Facts You'll Never Believe
AuthorHelaine Becker
Illustrated byClaudia Dávila
Editionillustrated
PublisherMaple Tree Press, 2008
ISBN1897349181, 9781897349182
Length64 pages
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Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Experiments & Projects
Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / General
  
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