Safe and entertaining science at home, based on the National Curriculum is the main theme for this book which is designed for parents to use with their 4-7 year old children. The simple activites and investigations are accompanied by hints for the parents to help them understand the nature of the activity and to enable them to ensure that children gain the most benefit from what they are doing. The book may also be used by teachers of the 7-11 age range as a resource for school use.