Whitley, Peggy J. & Goodwin, Susan Williams. 99 jumpstarts for kids' science research.WHITLEY, Peggy J. & GOODWIN, Susan Williams. 99 jumpstarts for kids' science research. Libraries Unlimited. 242p. bibliogs. index. c2006. 1-59158-261-X. $35.00. An energetic overview of classroom and individual projects, Whitley and Goodwin's text collects and organizes a cornucopia cornucopia (kôr'ny  kō`pēə), in Greek mythology, magnificent horn that filled itself with whatever meat or drink its owner requested. of good ideas. Arranged in ten chapters, the material invites readers to explore spelunking, sunspots sunspots, dark, usually irregularly shaped spots on the sun's surface that are actually solar magnetic storms. The Chinese recorded dark features on the sun seen with the naked eye in 28 B.C. , cell phones, alternative energy, and the human ear. Two-page entries present essential vocabulary, a subject overview, writing topics, print and electronic research sources, and ways to explore concepts like hazardous waste Hazardous wasteAny solid, liquid, or gaseous waste materials that, if improperly managed or disposed of, may pose substantial hazards to human health and the environment. Every industrial country in the world has had problems with managing hazardous wastes. , global warming, the Dust Bowl, and nutrition. Biographical topics include inspiring examples of professional careers, e.g., Jane Goodall, Michael Debakey, Rachel Carson, and Jacques Cousteau. A 17-page bibliography suggests recent works to beef up school, public, and home library shelves. A six-page index simplifies the hunt for a science fair project or home-school home·school or home-school v. home·schooled, home·school·ing, home·schools v.tr. To instruct (a pupil, for example) in an educational program outside of established schools, especially in the home. lesson topic. Mary Ellen Snodgrass The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. , Hickory, NC |
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