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May 11, 2009

In Touch with Basic Science, Science Books & Films Series Review


Our new series In Touch With Basic Science has received a 2-star review in Science Books & Films (SB&F). The Jan/Feb. 2009 edition reviewed the six-book series written by science authors, Richard and Louise Spilsbury. An exerpt from the review says: "These volumes are geared towards upper elementary school students and provide a wonderful, easy-to-understand reference for a teacher's classroom library or a school's library." The full review can be viewed through a subscrition at: http://www.sbfonline.com/
The series includes hands-on activities, with each book covering specific topics such as:

What Are Forces and Motion?
What Are Solids, Liquids, and Gases?
What is Electricity and Magnetism?
What is Energy?
What is Light?
What is Sound?

Each book is 32 pages in length, full-color photographs and illustrations and allows students to explore science with hands-on Activities.