Worms, Shadows, and Whirlpools ─ Science in the Early Childhood Classroom

Worth and Grollman, both affiliated with the Education Development Center, Inc., identify important science inquiry skills and concepts appropriate for the youngest students. Real-life teachers' stories, teaching strategies, and examples of children's work will give early childhood educators ideas on how to integrate science into the curriculum in day care, preschool, kindergarten, and Head Start programs. Annotation c2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Sharon Grollman is a senior research associate at the Center for Children & Families at Education Development Center, Inc.