(4) 4-6 Photographs by Matthew Rakola. Common do-at-home science experiments center on "extreme" temperatures, environments, abilities, and more. Each activity's crowded spread includes a difficulty rating, time involved, concepts covered, a materials list, instructions, extension activities, and photos showing a diverse group of kid scientists performing the experiment. The cluttered layout and tiny type are downsides, but the clearly explained experiments invite critical thinking; safety is emphasized throughout. Ind.

Reviewer: Janet Dawson