Donna Latham

I loved the 25 different experiments that were included in this book, but this has a lot of information in it so it may be overwhelming to a child. There are labeled diagrams, vocabulary words, procedures, questions, and lots of fun ahead with this book. I could see the vocabulary being a space that children usually get tripped up on, but with the help of a teacher or the glossary in the back, this could help. There is almost an information overload but in a good way. This book was a great source of experiment ideas and just good questions for students to ask!… (more)

Bridges and Tunnels: Investigate Feats of Engineering invites children ages 9 and up to explore the innovation and physical science behind structures our world depends on. Trivia and fun facts illustrate engineering ingenuity and achievements. Activities and projects encourage children to learn about the engineering process and to embrace trial and error. Children will engage in a hands-on exploration of Newton’s Third Law of Motion and of forces that push and pull on structures. They'll make an egg bungee jump and a soda pop can engine. They'll experiment with a triangular toothpick dome, liquefaction, and corrosion. In Bridges and Tunnels: Investigate Feats of Engineering, children will explore their own engineering and building skills as they create several bridge models.… (more)