The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Hodge, Deborah

Simple Machines

32 pp. | Kids Can | January, 1998 | Trade ISBN 1-55074-311-2

(3) K-3 Starting with Science series. Photographs by Ray Boudreau. These are engaging presentations of familiar science demonstrations, such as using levers and pulleys, making a worm farm, growing seeds, and creating condensation. Accessible designs, featuring clear, readable texts and bright, colorful photos of children performing the activities, add appeal. A boxed text explains "what's happening" in every experiment, and a note to parents and teachers concludes each book. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.