Publisher's Synopsis
This is a bibliography, organized by topic, of more than 2000 children's science and maths books, videos, magazines and kits. In addition, step-by-step activities accompany the extensive listing, providing instant "lessons" on the subject.;Activities revolve around practical, everyday endeavours such as cooking, making crafts and observing how commonplace things work. Books and activities especially suited to a particular age group are annotated. The work is designed for teachers but may also be useful for parents, grandparents and youth workers.;Topics covered include energy, machines and models; birds and small animals; rocks, fossils and dinosaurs; and hiking and camping. The book concludes with a chapter on how to use the library for scientific research.
