Insectigations - by Cindy Blobaum (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>These experiments, art projects, and games will bring out the entomologist in every kid. Activities include collecting and sketching insects, making a terrarium for observation, raising mealworms, and more. A unique insect board game helps kids learn fascinating bug facts while they play.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>From butterflies and beetles to crickets and katydids, these experiments, art projects, and games will bring out the entomologist in every kid. Activities include collecting and sketching insects, making a terrarium for observation, raising mealworms, using math to measure bug strength, gardening to attract butterflies and other insects, and making an insect amplifier. A unique insect board game helps kids learn fascinating bug facts while they play. Sidebars offer a look into the world of professional entomology, as well as gross facts about insects that will provide great playground trivia, including the USDA's guidelines for allowable insect parts per cup of food. Kids will learn that science is not just something to read about, but something they can observe and study in the world around them.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>An enticing array of experiments and activities that connect insects and their relatives to the everyday experiences of people. --May Berenbaum, Ph.D., head of the department of entomology, University of Illinois<br><br><br>Anyone interested in insects will enjoy this captivating book. --<i>Green Teacher</i><br><br>Delightful....Connects kids directly to hands-on experience with wild things--exactly what we need more of! --Jim Pease. PhD, Extension Wildlife Specialist, Natural Resource Ecology and Management Department, Iowa State University<br><br>Fun and informative. --<i>Connect</i><br><br>Includes many recurring features that readers will enjoy. --NSTA<br><br>Students and teachers alike...walk away with important knowledge under their belts. --<i>Library Media Connection</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Cindy Blobaum </b>has designed science-based programs and teacher workshops for nature organizations throughout the United States. She is currently working with the Iowa Department of Education to design and implement curriculum-related enrichment programs for grades K-12. She is the author of <i>Geology Rocks</i> and a contributor to <i>Highlights</i>, <i>Hopscotch for Girls</i>, and <i>Plays </i>magazines.<br>
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