{"product_id":"ecology-cloth-9780471101000","title":"Ecology Cloth","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): VanCleave\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: John Wiley \u0026amp; Sons, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: John Wiley \u0026amp; Sons, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Science \u0026amp; Nature - Experiments \u0026amp; Projects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Back Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen is a weed not a weed? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can a jackrabbit survive in the desert?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy is the climate cooler higher in the mountains?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow kids can learn the answers to these and other questions about ecology through easy activities that can be performed at home or in the classroom. In Ecology for Every Kid, kids will learn how animals adapt to their environments and how different species live peacefully with each other. With a raisin cookie, a pencil, and a toothpick, kids learn how a woodpecker obtains food. And by using some uncooked rice and a sock, they'll duplicate the remarkable surefootedness of a mountain goat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKids will also explore the effects of modern society on the environment, such as the disposal of garbage and plastics and the mistreatment of the earth's water, and they'll learn what they can do to make a difference.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach of the activities in this book begins with a statement of purpose followed by a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and a scientific explanation in terms that kids can understand. The book also contains many helpful diagrams and illustrations plus a glossary of bold-faced terms for kids to refer to whenever necessary. Parents will be glad to hear that each and every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen learning science means doing science, learning becomes an adventure! Acclaim for Janice VanCleave books\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An entertaining, educational, and nonthreatening aid to understanding earth science.\" --School Library Journal on Earth Science for Every Kid\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Janice VanCleave's science books not only teach children the basics of science, but also entertain along the way. [The Science for Every Kid series is] even great for kids who never liked science.\" --Parentguide on the Science for Every Kid series\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Children's keen interest in dinosaurs and these thought-provoking experiments are sure ingredients for science fun.\" --Booklist on Dinosaurs for Every Kid\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso available in this series from Janice VanCleave: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eASTRONOMY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBIOLOGY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHEMISTRY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDINOSAURS FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEARTH SCIENCE FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGEOGRAPHY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGEOMETRY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTHE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMATH FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePHYSICS FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45140387528855,"sku":"9780471101000","price":2414.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780471101000.webp?v=1767285531","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/ecology-cloth-9780471101000","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}