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Item:THINGS AROUND US Time Life (1989, HC, VGC) Science

THINGS AROUND US Time Life (1989, HC, VGC) Science

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Ended:Nov 08, 200905:43:53 PST
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Item number:260499955595
Item location:Freehold, NJ, United States
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Item specifics - Children's & Young Adult Books
Author: Time LifeFormat: Hardcover
Publisher: Time Life EducationISBN-10: 0809448459
ISBN-13: 9780809448456Publication Year: 1989
Subject: Science & NatureAge Level: Ages 4 - 8
Topic: --Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated  
Condition: UsedFormat: Book
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Synopsis
Questions and answers present some of life's everyday mysteries, such as why steel rusts, why soap gets things clean, and how plants grow.

Details
Series:A Child's First Library of Learning Series

Size
Height:12.0 in.
Width:8.8 in.
Thickness:0.5 in.
Weight:22.4 oz.

Publisher's Note
Questions and answers present some of life's everyday mysteries, such as why steel rusts, why soap gets things clean, and how plants grow.


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Things Around Us is one volume in a 24-book series by Time Life, Inc.  These books are designed for today's kids who are smart, online, interactive and very visual.

This volume is science focused and makes an awesome teaching tool in the homeschool environment.  Our copy is in very good condition:

  

  • Cover intact; boards with very minor bumping on corners and borders
  • Spine intact/tight
  • Inside covers intact
  • Pages crisp/clean with no writing/tears/missing pages
  • Beautifully illustrated colored pictures 
  • Picture with listing is the actual book

Topics include, but not limited to:

  • How is chocolate made?
  • How is bread made?
  • How does rice grow?
  • Where do we get electricity?
  • Why does water put out a fire?
  • Why won't oil and water mix?
  • How does a telephone work?
  • How does a piano make music?
  • How does a washing machine clean clothes?
  • Why does steel rust?
  • Why do magnets attract steel?
  • How does a magnifying glass work?
  • How does glue work?

Book also contains a supplemental section on growing up and the role of nutrition.

 

What does it do for your child?

Provides knowledge of Science
Stimulates curiosity
Answers questions
Builds the habit of reading
Develops a love of learning

Teaches the use of an index

Each topic is centered around four main layouts:

  • Try-this = encourages learning by doing, helps retention
  • Mini-data = relevant information further expands learning
  • Follow-up questions = assists child (or teacher) to ascertain learning occurred
  • Note to parents = information to help parents explain the information further, if needed 

·         Double-page spread: helps focus on one question at a time

·         Question-answer format: stimulates and satisfies your child's curiosity

·         Colorful photos and illustrations: attracts your child's attention and keeps it; also helps in the understanding and retention of knowledge

·         Hardcover and durable binding: made to last throughout years of use

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