As I’ve come to expect from all books from DK, this is an engaging and useful title.
The book begins with a “Thinking like a scientist” page that highlights 7 key attributes. I was pleased to see that “scientists share their ideas”. Good science is based on discussion, argumentation, and consensus, and being able to communicate and work with others is important. I agree with all of the tips and it was nice to see a book emphasize that scientists are creative and not afraid to look for contradictions.
The book covers a range of topics in biology, chemistry, and physics with ample illustrations and instructions for inquiry. The activities use common materials and help emphasize that science is all around us everyday. This book is perfect for my first-grade daughter who loves science, and would be appreciated in any K-3 classroom.
I received a copy to review from NetGalley.
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