The Uncover series combines the best elements of a book with model elements to help readers truly "uncover" the mysteries of what makes things work. A fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the subject at hand. This unique "model" is easily built, deconstructed and re-built layer by layer, system by ...
OK, whiz kids, see if you know the answers to Beakman's 50 questions about oddball stuff. His Q & A format combine to create a compelling--and painless--learning system for kids and adults. On the back of each card, Beakman reveals the correct answer, adds details, and dishes out some legendary humor kids love. 50 two-color cards.
Alexander Graham Bell: dead. Madame Curie: dead. Galileo Galilei: dead. In this fun and fact-filled book, Beakman explains the accomplishments of 14 notable scientists from history. Along with a timeline of each life -- including significant personal and professional dates -- the book tells readers how each inventor made his or her discovery. The ...
Kids of all ages will be fascinated by these inventive kits that combine the fun of creating a model, the instruction of a fact-filled book, and the pride of displaying that final product. In these revealing kits, kids will learn fun and interesting facts about bats and ants. They'll discover the bats importance to ecology by controlling insect ...
Budding electronic experts and just plain curious kids will love this interactive package of incredible scientific experiments. Introduced in a fun and easy-to-understand way, this kit includes all the tools and parts necessary (except batteries). There are circuits, wires, transistors, and a workbench.
Kids love their pets like family members, and this unique science kit allows kids to learn fascinating facts about their dog or cat. The book provides little-known information about dogs and cats, such as a dog's ability to hear thunder from a hundred miles away and a cat's knack for communicating using its tail. The kit includes cat/dog vision ...
Kids of all ages remain endlessly fascinated by the tiny ant as it hauls objects two and three times its own size. Now with the captivating Ant Book & See-Through Model, they'll learn how the miniature insects live and work--from the inside out. The kit comes in a clear plastic dome, just like a real "specimen jar". Full color.
Mashed potatoes ... OK. Potatoes au gratin ... check. French-fried potatoes ... sounds good. Potato wristwatch ... WHAT??? In a few simple steps, kids will learn how to wire up a potato slice to a small digital watch, attach a handy face label, and put their potatoes to work. The fun, full-color book explains how digital watches work and how ...
Beakman's building again, and this time it's a little vehicle that zooms on a cushion of air. This book explores the concepts of air pressure and friction, and explains their significance to the workings of a hovercraft. The kit comes with everything kids need to tackle the project.
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