The Science Explorer: The Best Family Activities and Experiments from the World's Favorite Hands-On Science Museum

by Pat Murphy, Ellen Klages, Linda Shore

More than one hundred hands-on experiments, activities, and tricks provide readers with an interactive introduction to the world of scientific exploration.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805045368
• ISBN13: 9780805045369
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Owl Publishing Company
• Length: 127 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.6" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12

Customer Reviews

Good Fun and Good Science!

Many science experiment books out there either have bad science in them, poorly designed experiments, or unclear directions (or, unfortunately, all three). This book has great experiments that are easy and fun to do. And, the science behind the experiments is accurate and clearly explained. As a scientist, science teacher, and parent, this book is the first one my list of recommendations!

Experiments for "Bring Your Kids to Work" Day

I ordered several books to prepare for the experiments I wanted to present for the "Bring Your Kids to Work" Day. This was, by far, the most useful and most interesting book I received. You can use the experiments listed in the book, and tailor them for younger or older children very easily. I'm going to order the sequel, "Science Explorer, Out and About," today!

The best and easiest book of its kind!

I am an elementary school teacher and the mother of three young children so I have read a lot of books that say they are filled with easy-to-do science experiments but this is by far the best of its kind that I have read. Within the first two hours my kids and I did three of the experiments AND had a great time together AND learned something!