<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">"<I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">This is a splendid, down-to-earth book-especially for elementary teachers who want to do science but are unsure how to go about it. The intensity of children's interest is unmistakable. And Ellen's low-key style reassures the reader that children in any classroom can do work that is just as fine</I>." -Eleanor Duckworth, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Harvard</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: none; mso-list-ins: kmagenau 20091210T1450" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">"I want to embolden teachers who are uncertain about teaching science, and encourage others to give children's observations a central place in the curriculum."<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">-Ellen Doris<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">When it first published, <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Ellen Doris</B>' now-classic text rapidly became an indispensable resource for teachers who were searching for new ways to introduce students to science. This second edition will be every bit as essential for teachers and science leaders.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Novice teachers and those looking to refresh their practice will find support to help children explore, experiment, and figure things out. Ellen deftly translates the theory of inquiry-based science instruction into methods teachers can use. She answers questions and offers advice on these central elements:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc> <LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">how to begin<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI> <LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">how to inspire children's curiosity and facilitate their investigations<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI> <LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: