Insectigations: 40 Hands-on Activities to Explore the Insect World (Young Naturalists)
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (895 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1556525680 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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From School Library Journal Grade 3-6–Raising mealworms, testing the visual acuity of bees, setting up a watering hole for butterflies–these are just a few of the 40 activities included in this earnest introduction to entomology. This title will appeal both to budding young scientists and teachers hunting for imaginative lesson-plan ideas.–Karey Wehner, formerly at San Francisco Public LibraryCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Sidebars appear throughout
Get them outside! Instead of "plugged in" to computers, television, and video games all the time, children need to be outdoors exploring in natural settings. We know that children who play outdoors are happier, healthier, and smarter. It's not easy to unplug a child and reconnect to the natural world. Cindy Blobaum's book is exactly what parents need. This book teaches parents and children how to safely explore outdoors and open one's eyes to the wonders of nature. Children will be fascinated with their observations and will be thinking like a scientist. With home-made equipment and simple supplies, parents and. Lisa said Buzzing with Good Ideas!. This is the perfect book to get kids outside! Whether you're a teacher or parent, this book is full of great ideas for insect fans of all ages. Learn how to spot, collect, and create homes for your favorite 6-legged friends. It's full of bug-oriented craft projects, activities, and games. Plus, there are sidebars on insect facts. The artwork is even engaging, and it comes ready to color. Make everyday a learning adventure with Blobaum's science-oriented books!. Pi said Not a good buyI'm sorry to write this as well.. Our daughter and son didn't like this book. It is all black and white- no high-interest illustrations. The wording was a little high level for a 6-year old and I found for me as well, just not that good. Have a look at the "Look inside" feature if it still exists and see what you think for that special person you are considering this for. I hate downing an author's hard work. I truly do. For a child though- what grabs them are the images in the book. The cover looks fine, it's the interior images that are lacking.
From butterflies and beetles to crickets and katydids, these experiments, art projects, and games will bring out the entomologist in every kid. A unique insect board game helps kids learn fascinating bug facts while they play. Activities include collecting and sketching insects, making a terrarium for observation, raising mealworms, using math to measure bug strength, gardening to attract butterflies and other insects, and making an insect amplifier. Sidebars offer a look into the world of professional entomology, as well as gross facts about insects that will provide great playground trivia, including the USDA's guidelines for allowable insect parts per cup of food. Kids will learn that science is not just something to read about, but something they can observe and