High Tech Babies: An Owner's Manual : how to Encourage Your Child's Early Interest in Science and MathThe ultimate science guide for parents of pre-school children. This book explains in clear, understandable language the principles of science. The text is geared to the first questions raised by young children as they begin to observe the world around them. Rainbows, rain, snow, electricity, and animal reproduction are just some of the subjects handled with gentle encouragement. New ways to handle old questions create a supportive atmosphere in which to develop and sustain a child's natural intellectual curiosity. For parents whose backgrounds in science are weak yet want to prepare their babies for the high-tech world of today.--Publishers description |
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So Many Questions | 1 |
The Developing Mind | 13 |
Asking Questions | 27 |
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