(4) K-3 Illustrated by Chad Geran. A zany character (based on the science-teacher author) over-enthusiastically narrates this clearly organized collection of general science and engineering experiments. Though the activities are nothing new and the layouts are busy with content, instructions, cartoony illustrations, and additional facts, the experiments are designed well; use easy-to-obtain materials; and encourage observation, multiple trials, and further exploration. Ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford