Author(s): Michelle O'Brien-Palmer
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 160
Publisher: A Cappella Books
Language: English
Date Published: 1999-09-01
Dimensions: 177.8 x 241.3 x 10.16mm
Publication City/Country: Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Illustrations: b/w illus

This hands-on science activity book for children 5 to 8 promotes health and safety through 70-plus creative projects, recipes, and experiments. Handwashing becomes automatic and germs become real when children see the once-invisible microbes on their hands thriving in the tomato-soup cultures they've prepared. They rush to brush after watching the effects of sugary drinks on a tooth. Nutrition and exercise are fun with treats like Triple-Decker Mouthfuls and games such as Exercise Bingo. Lego people and Silly Putty help to demonstrate the importance of seat belts and bike helmets, and safety becomes a priority as children chant important numbers, identify exits in buildings, and more. All the activities are tested in homes and classrooms to be sure they are safe, effective, and fun.