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K-3Read and Experiment series.
These books explore physical science concepts through topics including circuits and shadows and applications such as robots and lanterns. Definitions are followed by activities that demonstrate or extend the topics. The page layouts are uninspired; most steps are accompanied by photographs of the setups. Scientific principles such as fair tests and careful data collection are emphasized throughout. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Read and Experiment titles: Experiments with Electricity and Experiments with Light.