Hands-on Technology

    By: Iris K. Idle

    Manufacurer/Distributor The Science Source

    Other Information:
    can help elementary children to design and build their own solutions to problems. The book is a valuable resource of basic information, including organization, matearials, tools and starting points for technology investigations. Photos provide examples of students' work in classrooms

    Price: $23.25 plus $5.00 shipping and handling

    Phone: 800-299-5469

    Address:
    PO Box 727 Waloboro, ME 04572

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