About this item
Whether you're looking for science project ideas for the science fair or you just want fun science experiments to do with your child to encourage learning at home, 101 Great Science Experiments is a fun and comprehensive science experiment resource jam-packed with great ideas. The book includes plenty of experiments for parents and children to do together, but for kids who want more independence, it also includes experiments that can be done by children alone. Organized into 11 different science subjects, 101 Great Science Experiments includes experiments for almost any interest area. Photos and illustrations make each process clear and accessible for children and parents. 101 Great Science Experiments has been a classic for families looking for science fair and science project ideas since 1993, and this new version has been updated, expanded, and improved for the next generation of young scientists.
About the Author
Ardley joined the editorial staff of the World Book Encyclopedia in 1962, when the London branch of the American publisher was producing an international edition. This took four years, during which time he developed the skill of editing and writing introductory material for the young. After a brief period working for Hamlyn, he became a freelance editor in 1968 (which enabled him to continue with his musical career) , and then in the 1970s moved into writing introductory books, mostly for children, on natural history (especially birds) , science and technology, and music, such as What Is It?.Just as his composing and performance had been moved forward by the introduction and development of technology, so too with his publishing career as computers began to become more and more important. In 1984 Ardley began to write mainly for Dorling Kindersley, producing a series of books which included the best-selling (over three million copies worldwide) and award-winning The Way Things Work, illustrated by David Macaulay. When he retired in 2000 Ardley had written 101 books, with total sales of about ten million.
