Description
A CLOUD IN A BOTTLE AND OTHER EXPERIMENTS
Book Summary
A practical and visual manual that invites young readers to discover the secrets of meteorology through scientific experimentation. With clear instructions and accessible materials, this book allows for demonstrating phenomena such as the existence of air, its volume, and the force it exerts, turning learning into an interactive and fun experience. Ideal for sparking scientific curiosity from an early age.
What is it about?
This book presents a collection of experiments designed to explore the basic principles of meteorology. Through practical activities, the reader will be able to verify the existence of air, measure the volume it occupies, and observe the force it can exert. Each experiment is explained step-by-step, encouraging observation, hypothesis formulation, and the understanding of everyday phenomena from a scientific perspective. It is a gateway to the scientific method adapted for children and young people.
Main themes
- Basic scientific experimentation applied to meteorology.
- Properties of air: existence, volume, and force.
- Atmospheric phenomena and their practical explanation.
- Scientific method adapted for children and youth.
- Hands-on activities with everyday materials.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for children and young people aged 8 and up who are interested in science, nature, and practical experiments. It is also useful for parents, educators, and extracurricular activity leaders looking for educational resources to teach scientific concepts in a playful and participatory way.
What this book offers
- Develops critical thinking and observation skills through experimentation.
- Provides tools to understand everyday meteorological phenomena in a tangible way.
- Fosters autonomous learning and scientific curiosity with safe and accessible activities.
- Offers an entertaining educational alternative that combines reading with hands-on action.
Technical specifications
- Author: MAZON, JORDI; COSTA, MARCEL
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Children's and young adult fiction and true stories, General knowledge and current affairs, Work and industry/The world of work, People and places, Practical interests, Science and technology
- Collection: EXPERIMENTA!
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2020
- Number of pages: 60
- Weight: 244 g
Editorial review
A well-structured educational resource that brings science closer to young people through direct practice. Its focus on meteorology and the properties of air makes it a useful tool for both the school environment and entertainment at home. The clarity of the instructions and the selection of experiments using simple materials facilitate immediate application, making it especially attractive for sparking early scientific vocations.