Backyard Science

by Christopher Maynard, Mary Ling

What do earthworms do for a living? How can you change the color of flowers? Can you roar without opening your mouth? Why can some insects walk on water? Over 50 experiments show you that science is growing like crazy all around us. Science has come out of the laboratory and into the real world. Kids can become scientists in their own backyards using simple garden tools and equipment to carry out homegrown experiments.

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short but heavy on photographs, this DK book is a fun *entrance point* into the world of learning about nature. The activities are extremely simple and meant more to help kids experience nature rather than actually explain the natural laws behind the experiments. Some easy, quick, and neat ideas though, and at a good level for kids to read themselves.

[Neionie Pulido · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book because it is a great resource for teaching earth science and gives me quick ideas for how to extend students' knowledge at home with fun activities that students actually want to do. I