Learn about science the same way Ben Franklin did--by performing incredible experiments Ben Franklin, the famous patriot and signer of the Declaration of Independence, was also America's first great scientist. At a time when science was a mystery to most people, he performed incredible experiments that revealed amazing facts about light, heat, sound, electricity, the weather, and other aspects of the natural world. Now the enormously popular Franklin Institute Science Museum shows you how to do your own exciting experiments Ben Franklin's way. He used common objects such as cooking oil, a gla... View More...
Learn about science the same way Ben Franklin did--by performing incredible experiments Ben Franklin, the famous patriot and signer of the Declaration of Independence, was also America's first great scientist. At a time when science was a mystery to most people, he performed incredible experiments that revealed amazing facts about light, heat, sound, electricity, the weather, and other aspects of the natural world. Now the enormously popular Franklin Institute Science Museum shows you how to do your own exciting experiments Ben Franklin's way. He used common objects such as cooking oil, a gla... View More...
Get kids fired up about physics―fun and easy science experiments for ages 10 to 13 What attracts goo to a balloon? Can you cook s'mores using energy from the sun? These at-home science experiments let kids get their hands dirty and find out. Created by board-certified science teacher Dr. Erica Col n, this kid-friendly physics book offers an interactive approach to fundamental concepts like electricity, heat, and sound so kids can get a jump on learning and discover just how fun physics really is. This book of physics for kids includes: 40 Awesome experiments―Inspire kids to learn a... View More...
Each book in this highly visual, activity-based series starts off with basic information and gradually introduces more complex principles. View More...
Each book in this highly visual, activity-based series starts off with basic information and gradually introduces more complex principles. View More...
See the human body as never before, in this unique scratch and discover format. Every spread addresses a new theme, teaching little ones about our skeletons, muscles, and brains An appealing, interactive first introduction to how our bodies work--with activities to help understanding. View More...
This colorful, exciting book responds to the growing emphasis on scientific exploration for young children. Its appealing activities are cleverly designed to help children investigate the fascinating scientific world of the kitchen and the intriguing nature of plants and air. Readers can find out how to make water go fizzy, how to make a plant grow sideways and how to use air to push up a coin. All activities are safe and easy to carry out, using ordinary household equipment. The text and illustrations are simple and clear, so children can carry out the experiments themselves and understand th... View More...
Discover the wonders of chemistry, with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible book. This title is packed with clear, colourful, and engaging explanations of the world of chemistry including: - Elements- Compounds;- Molecules;- Atoms;- And much more Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Kids will discover a new way of looking at the world with this wide-ranging celebration of the subject of chemistry. A great gift for readers aged 8-12. ABOUT THE SERIESThe Curious Kids series draws together a collection of me... View More...
STEM stands for (S)cience, (T)echnology, (E)ngineering, and (M)ath, subjects essential to a modern education. Here is a colorful fun activity book to help parents and teachers expose young children to the joys of Physics. Boys and girls will love these books as much as the moms and dads that buy them. They include: Marvelous mazesSpot the difference picturesDrawing puzzlesPattern identifying puzzleTesting quizzesAnd moreThe activities in this book introduce children to the science behind the world around them and might even, one day, inspire them to contribute an invention of their own. The bo... View More...
A treasury of science experiments designed to show children that science is more than a list of facts: it's also fun Guides kids through the steps necessary to successfully complete an experiment, teaching them the best method of solving problems and discovering answers. 201 short experiments cover five different fields: astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science and physics. View More...
What's the effect of osmosis on a raisin? How is water transported through plant stems? What's the best way to grow penicillin? How are butterflies different from moths? Now you can discover answers to these and other fascinatingquestions about biologythe study of living organisms. In Biologyfor Every Kid, you'll learn how to talk with fireflies, watchbacteria wage war in a glass of milk, discover how to tell thetemperature by counting cricket chirps, and find out how an appleand an onion can taste the same. Each of the 101 experiments is broken down into its purpose, a listof materials, ... View More...
Afraid of things that go bump in the night? Not when YOU'RE the mad scientist Create your own SHRUNKEN HEADS Bend BONES and make EYEBALLS bounce Mix up festering OOZE and bubbling ALIEN BLOOD Here are 25 spooky experiments to get kids howling with laughter while learning some scientific facts. They'll also find out real-life stories behind deadly spiders, zombie worms, and exploding snakes with "Strange . . . but true " facts throughout. All of these terrifyingly fun experiments include step-by-step instructions, cute and creepy illustrations, and easy-to-find ingredients, so there's no excu... View More...
The environment is all around us, whether you live in a city, suburb, or the country. Sometimes, it's easy to ignore. But forgetting about the environment isn't an option if we want our planet to be healthy Planet Earth: Finding Balance on the Blue Marble with Environmental Science Activities for Kids introduces middle grade readers to all the parts of the natural world, including the oceans, the atmosphere, the earth, and everything in between. In this book, kids master ecology basics, such as the food web and animal habitats, while also learning about environmental issues such as wind and s... View More...
TOPS Learning Systems - Science with Simple Things. For Grades 4-12. This book blends science, math, language and art into a grand learning experience: Plant popcorn and pinto beans; improvise lab equipment; keep a journal; learn impressive vocabulary while investigating growth patterns, photosynthesis, respiration and much more. Young adults and kids both love this program, responding with success at individual skill levels. View More...
TOPS Learning Systems Life Sciences, grades 3-8. Radishes aren't fussy. Provide them with a covered, moist towel, and away they grow. In just a day the seeds will sprout. By the end of the week you'll get sprouts one or two inches tall. Because radishes grow so fast, tropisms are easy to observe: see roots grow toward water, leaves tilt toward light, stems bend against gravity. Kids will draw, measure and graph growth, eat a tiny sun salad, study toxic stress View More...
We confidently recommend this winning (and wildly popular ) book as the best introduction to hands-on science. Kids love building simple, reliable, bulb-and-battery circuits with foil and paper clips, while learning to read instructions and work independently, one enthusiastic step at a time. Help your students discover how much they love science This book is full of fun science activities and projects that will provide hours of fun as the kids move from one cool science project to the next. Scroll down to take a look at the free science experiment from this book. View More...
