The Ultimate in Hands-on Science Books and Kits for Children

New for ages 2 to 7. Now Available!

Serving Public, Private and Home Educators for over 20 Years.

Jane Hoffman's Backyard Scientist series is recognized by the National Science Foundation as a unique teaching resource. Her books and kits are used by home, private and public schools as a curriculum resource. All The Backyard Scientist books have received the Award of Merit from "Curriculum Product News" magazine (now Curriculum Administrator). Besides writing books and articles and working as a science curriculum consultant to public and private schools, Jane is also a much sought-after speaker for home-schooling conventions, T.V. and radio appearances, science fairs and teachers' conventions.

• Sensational, thrilling, electrifying, hands-on science experiments in physics, chemistry and the life sciences •A proven method for teaching science, used by educators, home schoolers and parents across the country • Simple, safe experiments with easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions using common household materials

• Probing questions and complete explanations that stimulate children and teach critical-thinking skills • Help build self confidence while making learning fun and easy • Each book has its own unique set of experiments

E-mail The Backyard Scientist at backyrdsci@aol.com

"(Hoffman's) own curiosity and energy are a large part of the appeal of The Backyard Scientist. 'I love watching kids learn, watching them begin to think critically,' she says. 'I believe that science makes a difference in the way a child learns'." -The Chicago Tribune

"For the easiest most enjoyable approach to science experiments, I recommend (The Backyard Scientist) by Jane Hoffman." -Mary Pride, The Teaching Home

"Anyone who can read, or get an assistant to read, can have fun building the experiments described in The Backyard Scientist series and then have more fun using (Hoffman's) experiments to explore science." -Paul Doherty, Ph.D., Physicist/Teacher

"Jane Hoffman is a great interview. She's animated and articulate. Days after her feature aired, we were still getting calls at the station from people who wanted to order her books." -Brad Barton, KRLD NewsPlus

"I believe that you have many of the answers to our problems with science education in the early grades" -Mary Kohleman, National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C.

"Popcorn, ice cubes and string are among the materials used in her experiments... most of which the children conduct themselves. But the main ingredient is the enthusiasm that Jane generates in the fledgling scientists." -Women's Day Magazine

"What makes these experiments special is their hands-on nature. A firm believer that science makes a difference in how a child learns, Hoffman encourages kids to think for themselves, to ask questions and to observe the world around them." -Science Books and Films

"Hoffman prefaces her looseleaf collection with good advice such as: 'Always work with an adult' and 'Never taste anything you are experimenting with' (unless specifically instructed to do so). Experiments include practice in growing mold and splitting the atom. Just kidding about the last, though Hoffman does include an experiment using a drop of oil that stimulates the effect of atomic fission." -Michael Dirda, The Washington Post