Head to Toe Science: Over 40 Eye-Popping, Spine-Tingling, Heart-Pounding Activities That Teach Kids About the Human Body

Features

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Cover Type: Paperback with 128 pages
• Published by: Jossey-Bass March 10, 2000
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0471332038
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471332039
• Book Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Weighs: 8 ounces

From School Library Journal
Grade 3-6-More than forty experiments and investigations help readers explore the body systems. Each activity includes a list of the required supplies (all readily available), a step-by-step procedure, and a scientific explanation of the results. The activities range from simple (how to test the sense of smell) to more complex (calculating the amount of horsepower used to walk and then run up stairs). Many projects teach basic scientific concepts. Suggestions for "More Fun Stuff to Do" encourage children to broaden and/or refine their observations. Additional information is provided in sidebars. Safety instructions and precautions are included. Although some of the experiments can be found in other sources such as Janice VanCleave's The Human Body for Every Kid (Wiley, 1995), Wiese's clear and lively presentation will aid students seeking project ideas and intrigue budding scientists.
Kathryn Kosiorek, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brooklyn, OH
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From Booklist
The author of numerous science activity books (most recently Magic Science, 1998) offers this collection of demonstrations that illustrate scientific principles about the human body. The projects are arranged by system (nervous, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, muscular, skeletal, reproductive, and skin), and each project includes an introduction, a list of materials, procedural guidelines, and an explanation of the science involved. Numerous sidebars ("Science in Action" and "More Fun Stuff to Do") introduce related information and extension activities. Black line drawings appear on nearly every page, further clarifying details from the text. Introductory comments about the scientific method, references to adult help, and the appended glossary add to the book's appeal. A good choice for teachers hoping to perk up their science lessons or for kids searching for science fair projects. Kay Weisman
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Reader Reviews
Easy to use directions. Keeps kids excited. Activities are grouped into sets, and explore each topic from many angles. Comment | | (Report this)