1st Edition

Teaching Science to Children Second Edition

By Mary D. Iatridis, Miriam Maracek Copyright 1993
216 Pages
by Routledge

The past five years have witnessed a proliferation of books on science education for young children. The second edition of this highly regarded work updates original material on textbooks, activities books and science for the special child. Miriam Maracek's new chapter on the role of children's literature in learning establishes criteria for selecting the best science books for young learners.... Read more
Preface, Chapter I: How Science Contributes to Young Children’s Thinking, Chapter II: Textbooks, Chapter III: Science Activities Books, Chapter IV: Science Books for Young Children, Chapter V: Science Education for the Special Child, Index

Biography

Mary D. Iatridis; Miriam Maracek

"Teachers, curricular specialists, parents, and children's writers could all put this guide to good use...This volume would meet the needs of a wide audience in school and public libraries." -- American Reference Books Annual