The Magic Detectives

by Joe Nickell

Book Overview

Educational studies indicate a critical lack of scientific awareness in children and young adults. Is it because science is no longer perceived as challenging, interesting, or just plain fun? Looking for scientific facts can be as enjoyable as "playing detective".Joe Nickell realized that a mere series of debunking stories might hold a child's interest, yet not kindle the development of critical skills. If children could be fully involved in the investigation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879755474
• ISBN13: 9780879755478
• Release Date: September 1989
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 115 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7