(4) K-3 First Facts: Fun Science series. The experiments here are noteworthy for their simplicity and practicality: most can be done safely by children with materials such as water, scissors, washcloths, and balls; most also soon yield results, which are explained at book's end. Instructions are clear, as are the color photos that illustrate them, though some materials aren't pictured. Explanations sometimes sacrifice thoroughness for brevity. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian