Nifty Nature

First Science Experiments

by Shar Levine, Leslie Johnstone

Plants that grow and blossom, intriguing wildlife, water and dirt, and the by looking at all the wonderful elements of nature, kids will begin to discover science principles in everyday life. As they carry out experiments with handy items, they’ll uncover the reasons why leaves change color in the fall, why ants march in a line, and lots of life’s other fascinating mysteries. Young scientists will check out where seeds come from and cultivate their own. Take a close look at a ladybug’s spots and find out what they mean. See what happens when oil gets in water, what’s inside a rock, how to help the environment, and more.

48 pages, Paperback

First published April 28, 2004