Copyright Date:
2020
Edition Date:
2020
Release Date:
01/15/20
Illustrator:
Casteel, Tom,
Pages:
v, 90 pages
ISBN:
1-619-30867-3
ISBN 13:
978-1-619-30867-1
Dewey:
551.48
Dimensions:
27 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Sat Feb 01 00:00:00 CST 2020)
Gr 3-5 Most life on Earth requires water in order to function properly. It's imperative to know and understand this vital substance. Yasuda presents basic information about water, its importance, how people use it, and how people need to take care of it. Additionally, there are 25 hands-on projects that will help children comprehend the principles discussed in the text. Chapters cover the many forms of water and its relationship to mankind: water's chemical structure, life cycle, relationship to the weather, a few ways that people have accessed water, pollution, conservation, and ways water has inspired art. After each brief chapter, one to three projects are described, including a list of tools and materials and step-by-step instructions. Side notes provide interesting information about water in the past and present, additional facts about water and its uses, jokes, and words to know. The cartoon-like illustrations include a few photographs as needed for reference. Primary source references are scattered throughout the book with QR codes. A list of those websites is listed in the back matter. References, websites, and an index conclude the book. The projects vary from creating a notebook out of recycled paper to building a mini water wheel. The difficulty varies from simple to adult supervision required. Most of the projects are straightforward enough for a fourth or fifth grade student to complete alone. VERDICT An easy-to-read and understand introduction to water with activities. An additional resource where experiment or project books are needed.Heidi Grange, Summit Elementary School, Smithfield, UT
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 86-87) and index.
Follow the path of Earth's water in this full-color book for kids ages 7 to 10, packed with hands-on STEM activities and real-world connections that engage learners with earth science! Drip--Drop--Splash! Water is essential to all forms of life. So let's learn all about it! The Water Cycle! With 25 Science Projects for Kids captures kids' imaginations with a deep look at the world of water. Combining hands-on activities with history and science, The Water Cycle! invites kids to have fun learning about the water cycle, water resources, drinking water and sanitation, water pollution and conservation, water use, water folklore and festivals, and the latest in water technology. * Entertaining cartoon illustrations and photographs, along with fascinating sidebars, essential questions, links to online resources, and more illuminate the topic and bring it to life. * Science-minded projects include making a nilometer, designing a rain harvester out of plastic containers, conducting a transpiration experiment, and building a mini water wheel. * A focus on conservation will empower students to do their part to help curb climate change and mitigate the effects of natural disasters. About the Explore Earth Science set and Nomad Press The Water Cycle! With 25 Science Projects for Kids is part of a set of four Explore Earth Science books that explore the earth, the atmosphere, and everything in between. The other titles in this series are Weather and Climate! With 25 Science Projects for Kids, Natural Disasters! With 25 Science Projects for Kids, and Rocks and Minerals! With 25 Science Projects for Kids. Nomad Press books in the Explore Your World series integrate content with participation, encouraging readers to engage in student-directed learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.
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