First Place Science Fair Projects for Inquisitive Kids
Grade 4-7–This title opens with an introduction to science-fair projects, followed by sections devoted to project ideas in biology, physical science, and chemistry. Most of the experiments call for common household items. The simple, easy-to-follow directions are geared toward beginners. The layout is open, colorful, and appealing, with photographs of students and materials on every spread and boxed areas that highlight specific topics or ideas. Readers are encouraged to follow safety procedures, including wearing closed-toe shoes and goggles when necessary. The conversational text discusses how to pick a topic and offers a hands-on approach to planning the project, including an eight-week schedule checklist. Libraries would be well served by this title.–Maren Ostergard, Bellevue Regional Library, WACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.