The Usborne Book of Science Activities Volume Two

Usborne Science Activities

by Helen Edom, Moira Butterfield, Rebecca Heddle

-- Basic scientific principles are explained with the aid of fun experiments and activities-- All experiments use everyday household equipment

-- Simple text and illustrations enable children to use the books by themselves

Genres: Science, Childrens, Nonfiction

72 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Includes three titles with many easy science experiments and activities that young kids can do using simple materials found in the house: Science With Plants, Science In the Kitchen, Science With Air.

[Cheryl]

skimmed Jan. 2021

Far too little white space and organization to appeal or to be easy to use, but I did find a few bits that I would use with children. I particularly liked New Plants from Old, in which carrot tops are planted in a saucer, etc. (You can plant them directly in dirt, too, in a houseplant planter.)

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple experiments with common household items. Great for early learners.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for bringing science to a hands on level. Great activities to help children explore the world around and their own abilities. There are several differnt activites for one or two concepts so it is easy to pick and choose which activity is good for your child or circumstances.
This should be a must have for any family with children studying science.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

My children have greatly enjoyed the experiments from this book that we've completed thus far. I highly recommend it!

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Most of these experiments and activities can be done with things you have around the house and most of them actually work!! Wonderful rainy day activities with preschool and school age children.

[Theresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Usborne Book of Science Activities, Vol. 2
Edom, Helen
science experiment for young children

[Cecile · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cluttered and disorganized like many from this publisher. Also no experiments you could not think of by yourself or find elsewhere in a less crowded format.