Publisher's Synopsis
"Bright Sparks" is a series of books designed to encourage 5 to 7 year old children to find out more about the world around them this book focuses on "shape" experiments. The series attempts to cover all the subjects studied by children in the first years of school and enjoyed for fun at home. The first two strands are science and technology, with four titles in each section.;None of the experiments involve special equipment and all can easily be set up for minimal cost in the classroom or the kitchen. The simple text, closely related to the pictures, ensures that these experiments are suitable for the appropriate age group. At the back of each book are background notes explaining the concepts involved and giving ideas for further experiments - useful for adults with little specialized knowledge.