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Book SynopsisFrom monarch butterflies to hissing cockroaches,
Creepy Crawlies and the Scientific Method, Second Edition shows teachers and parents how to use bugs, insects and critters to teach children the five steps of the scientific method: question, hypothesis, methods, result, and conclusion. Focusing on fun as well as education, and operating on the premise that doing is learning,
Creepy Crawlies offers more than 100 different activities which will ignite children's curiosity while also building foundations for critical thinking and scientific understanding. This classroom-tested collection of experiments is a perfect resource for teachers or just an afternoon of educational fun at home. The second edition includes updated content and four new insect species: the monarch butterfly, the black swallowtail butterfly, the bessbug, and the Madagascar hissing roach!
Trade Review"...quite simply the best science resource book I have discovered." Kidsphere "...guaranteed to tantalize...terrific choice" Deborah Zink Roffino, South Florida Parenting (Bacons) "In clear language, this book explains the scientific method...Sally Kneidel takes learners on many exciting adventures." Charles and Glenda Denny, Science Books and Films "...made me want to do science experiments with my students and had me exploring under rocks and dead leaves to find some of the fascinating creatures she profiles." NJEA Review Great Outdoors Buzz Book in Alaska Parent magazine
