Science Experiments With Color

Children's Literature

The experiments in this book can help readers find out some amazing facts about color. They will discover how we see colors, how colors can be useful to animals and plants, and how colors affect temperature. Experiments include mixing paints, mixing light, becoming a color detective, and making dyes from food and plants. Each experiment is clearly explained with step-by-step instructions, and accompanied by clear color photographs. The "keep thinking" section asks questions to help children think about results and further extend their learning. This is part of the "Science Experiments" series and the authors are both science advisors and teachers. This would make a very useful classroom resource, as the experiments are appropriate for many grade levels. The experiments also use easily found materials and are simple enough to do at home. 2000, Franklin Watts, and $6.95. Ages 4 to 10. Reviewer: Cheryl Peterson