Perhaps the most successful way to truly grasp an important science concept is to see it in action. This awesome book invites readers to put on their lab coats and transform into scientists. They’ll perform several simple experiments by following step-by-step instructions, accompanied by helpful images, and are encouraged to reflect on their results. By each experiment’s end, they’ll have discovered an essential principle of science for themselves in an entertaining and unforgettable way, such as creating rainbow-colored celery with food coloring to show how water moves through plants. Additional activities provide for more learning opportunities—and another chance for fun!

Offers science experiments involving plants and other living things.

Directions for simple experiments which require only a microscope and household objects to prove some basic scientific facts about plants, animals, and human beings.

Collects simple experiments involving plant growth, light, and microorganisms.

Yeast can burp? Plants can solve mazes? Readers won’t believe the amazing results of these fantastic experiments! This book introduces readers to the science behind plants and other living things through fun hands-on activities. Simple language explains complex concepts, and step-by-step instructions with accompanying photographs make experiments accessible. Nifty tips help readers safely reach the best results. They’ll love trying recommended tweaks and additions to experiments for even cooler outcomes. Real-life examples of the same scientific principles at play in each activity will get readers excited about the science at work in their everyday world.

Perhaps the most successful way to truly grasp an important science concept is to see it in action. This awesome book invites readers to put on their lab coats and transform into scientists. They’ll perform several simple experiments by following step-by-step instructions, accompanied by helpful images, and are encouraged to reflect on their results. By each experiment’s end, they’ll have discovered an essential principle of science for themselves in an entertaining and unforgettable way, such as creating rainbow-colored celery with food coloring to show how water moves through plants. Additional activities provide for more learning opportunities—and another chance for fun!

Learning about living things is a key part of understanding science. With the help of this innovative book, readers can perform hands-on experiments and find out all about the science behind many different living things. Vibrant illustrations accompany concise, step-by-step instructions that clearly outline each experiment. Exciting activities help reinforce important science curricula, while informative sidebars and fact boxes provide further clarification on how and why different scientific concepts work. These high-interest projects are sure to engage both reluctant readers and science enthusiasts alike.

Yeast can burp? Plants can solve mazes? Readers won’t believe the amazing results of these fantastic experiments! This book introduces readers to the science behind plants and other living things through fun hands-on activities. Simple language explains complex concepts, and step-by-step instructions with accompanying photographs make experiments accessible. Nifty tips help readers safely reach the best results. They’ll love trying recommended tweaks and additions to experiments for even cooler outcomes. Real-life examples of the same scientific principles at play in each activity will get readers excited about the science at work in their everyday world.

Defines the characteristics and needs of living things, such as plants and animals.

Winner - Primary Teacher Reference - Awards for Excellence in Educational PublishingHands-on science experiments for the classroomScience Out of the Box is a practical series that makes organising and running hands-on science lessons easy. There are 12 books in the series, covering all four Science strands. Each book contains:16 hands-on experiments, all trialled in real primary classrooms so you know they will work in yours.Science concept information for every experiment, so even if y