Aimed at teachers of children ages 3-10, parents and volunteers in science classes, this text provides examples of safe, simple activities that parents and teachers can do with children. It includes practical tips, basic definitions of science and ideas for scientific activities in the community.

This practical guide for stimulating a child's interest in science presents safe and simple activities suitable for children from preschool through the early elementary grades. It suggests activities with bubbles, bugs, plants, crystals and television. Most activities cost little or nothing, and require no special equipment. The book explores opportunities for learning science in such places as zoos, museums, planetariums and farms. It presents definitions and descriptions of science, and provides suggestions for helping children understand and learn scientific ideas. Appendices offer practical tips encouraging schools to develop good science programmes, descriptions of nine scientific concepts, and a list of recommended science books and magazines. It was originally available from the US Department of Education.