Designed by leading experts in the field of science education, this hands-on science workbook provides young learners, in third and fourth grade, the tools they need to become actively involved with science. "Science Essentials" leads children through the processes of observation and experimentation, prediction and drawing conclusions. It covers all the essential science topics like dinosaurs, animals, birds, insects, the human body, health, nutrition, plants, the solar system, earth, weather, environment, magnets, electricity, and simple machines in an exciting and easy-to-follow way. Games and activities (for learning fun) and a periodic table of the elements poster with stickers of the elements are included. "Science Essentials" is the most complete book that offers: - Challenging and motivating science investigations. - Hands-on approach to science learning. - Complete direction and examples to encourage independent study. - Vivid, full-color illustrations to spark the learner's interest. - An answer key to measure student performance.