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From: James Elliott <libraryjim>
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:08:21 -0400 (EDT)
And speaking of non-fiction/science books for children, sad news comes our way:
LOS ANGELES ? Don Herbert, who as television's "Mr. Wizard" introduced generations of young viewers to the joys of science, died Tuesday. He was 89. Herbert, who had bone cancer, died at his suburban Bell Canyon home, said his son-in-law, Tom Nikosey.
"He really taught kids how to use the thinking skills of a scientist," said former colleague Steve Jacobs. He worked with Herbert on a 1980s show that echoed the original 1950s "Watch Mr. Wizard" series, which became a fond baby boomer memory.
Me, again: My wife brought to our marriage an ancient copy of one of Mr. Wizard's science books. When we had children, we used it for their science fair projects. While we never got any 'awards', they were always among the 'honorable mentions'.
Received on Thu 14 Jun 2007 04:08:21 PM CDT
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:08:21 -0400 (EDT)
And speaking of non-fiction/science books for children, sad news comes our way:
LOS ANGELES ? Don Herbert, who as television's "Mr. Wizard" introduced generations of young viewers to the joys of science, died Tuesday. He was 89. Herbert, who had bone cancer, died at his suburban Bell Canyon home, said his son-in-law, Tom Nikosey.
"He really taught kids how to use the thinking skills of a scientist," said former colleague Steve Jacobs. He worked with Herbert on a 1980s show that echoed the original 1950s "Watch Mr. Wizard" series, which became a fond baby boomer memory.
Me, again: My wife brought to our marriage an ancient copy of one of Mr. Wizard's science books. When we had children, we used it for their science fair projects. While we never got any 'awards', they were always among the 'honorable mentions'.
Received on Thu 14 Jun 2007 04:08:21 PM CDT
