Play and Find Out about Bugs: Easy Experiments for Young Children

by Janice VanCleave

How can I catch a flying insect? Play and find out! How? By choosing one of the 50 simple experiments in Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Bugs. Your child will discover the answers to lots of fun questions as you team up to play together and explore the wonder of our world. Each experiment includes illustrations, a list of easy-to-find materials, and simple, step-by-step instructions. Praise for Janice VanCleave's books:


"Stunningly clear, direct, and informative projects."--School Library Journal. "[They] not only teach children the basics of science, but also entertain along the way. . . . great for kids."--Parentguide.

Genres: Animals

121 pages, Hardcover

First published January 18, 1999

About the author

Janice VanCleave is everybody’s favorite science teacher! With sales of more than 2 million copies, her books show just how fun and exciting science can be. They’re brimming with cool projects and experiments that use inexpensive household materials — and help turn ordinary young people into enthusiastic junior scientists.

A former school teacher, Janice VanCleave taught science in public schools, science method courses in college, and science curriculum development courses for numerous districts and organizations. In addition to writing, VanCleave also works directly with children and adults through her “Fun With Science” workshops held at libraries, schools, museums, and bookstores throughout the United States.

Janice VanCleave books appeal to kids, parents, and teachers alike because of her unique mix of science with fun activities, her simple explanations of science topics, and the way she uses everyday materials for all of her experiments.

Reviews

[Cecile · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like all her books, I open them with great anticipation and am disappointed.

[Teri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good supplemental activities to go with bugs.