How can something so tiny be so ... nasty? That's the question that comes to mind with "Extreme 3-D: Weird Animals." Strange creatures of all shapes and sizes, living everywhere from the backyard to just under the fingernails, can be seen up close -- magnified 10,000 times -- in nearly 100 3-D photographs. The book includes special glasses with ...
Did you know there are fossils in toothpaste? Have you ever seen the cells of an onion skin? Using a microscope, this book aims to help children discover a whole new world that they never knew existed. There are fun experiments using equipment from around the house and garden, from vegetables to rocks, and fish to flowers. Experiments include: ...
Turn any time into party time with balloon creations that are more fun, and easier to make, than any you will find in any book! Simple twist-and-turn techniques show how to loop and tie balloons together to create colourful creatures, large and small, make balloon costumes and hats, and transform any space indoors or out into a magic kingdom For ...
Providing an understanding of optics, this book contains hands-on experiments which demonstrate the workings of such concepts as absorption, reflection and refraction, using everyday materials. Safety instructions and a note on colour blindness are also included.
By looking at all the wonderful elements of nature, kids will begin to discover science principles in everyday life. As they carry out experiments with handy items, they'll uncover the reasons why leaves change colour in autumn, why ants march in a line and lots of life's other fascinating mysteries. Young scientists will also be able to see what ...
It's music to your ears, but why does one musical instrument make a different sound than another? What separates music from noise? How can we physically feel the beat of a big, bass drum in our bodies? And how do we hear tone and rhythm? Uncovering the answers to these questions is a symphony of fun - and, an entertaining way to understand physics ...
A volume of hands-on science experiments designed to reveal to children the magical microscopic universe. It discusses microtomes, wet mounds, and smear and squash slides, and takes close looks at bone marrow, cartilage and fur, pollen and grass, stinging nettles, and other objects.
Weather happens every day, but it's not always the same. Finding out why is lots of fun! Give your kids a head start in science with these simple experiments and activities that have been designed specifically for very young scientists and require only minimal adult supervision. Air and Temperature - What is temperature? Is hot air the same as ...
Simple and fun activities that inspire understanding and respect for the environment Discover what pollution is and what it doesLearn how you can limit pollution through conservation and recyclingMake your own environmentally friendly productsThe activities in this book will show you things like how to make scratch-and-sniff paper, how to build ...
Whether they are in the bath, splashing away, or keeping nice and dry at the edges, young children will agree that the bath tub makes a really cool "laboratory" for carrying out experiments that are gallons of fun. Do they want to know why some toys sink, but a rubber duck always floats? Do they know how a submarine works? Why cream crackers get ...
Even young children can understand the science behind sight, sound, smell, touch and taste, thanks to these simple, safe and easy experiments. With a drinking glass, water, plastic shrinkwrap, sellotape, a spoon, a small toy and an adult's help, create an optical device that magnifies objects! Find out why salt is salty and sugar sweet or why ...
Shows how to turn your kitchen into a laboratory and perform all sorts of experiments with food, such as making sun tea, creating an acid/base tester, and gathering spores from mushrooms.
"Unlike many how-to books that tend to put a lot of different techniques into one book, this one focuses solely on wallpapering. Clearly illustrated, the step-by-step instructions cover choosing materials and patterns, purchasing equipment and setting up, and handling special situations like applying paper to dormers and stairways and around ...
Now, it's easier than ever before to give a party for your kids that's inexpensive, entertaining, and original! Einstein's Science Parties Easy Parties for Curious Kids How can you give a party that will excite your kids, impress their friends, and stay within your budget? Shar Levine and Allison Grafton say "Why hire a clown? Throw a science ...
Everything you need to know to perform dazzling stunts with one of the world's oldest toys, the yo yo, is presented in this book. In presents the history, science and care of yo yos with basic throws, more difficult manoeuvres and expert challenges.
This work contains 30 humorous science activities that have no practical purpose, but teach young readers scientific principles. Children learn to make spaghetti dance and to fossilize a sponge.
A guide to marble terminology, game rules and lore. There are instructions explaining different shot techniques, choosing the right marble for the best results, general rules, playing surfaces, set up and penalties. Games include Black Snake, Bombers, Castles, Dropsies, and Poison Ring.
Everyday Science is fun, easy, and useful! Each and every experiment in Everyday Science is guaranteed to make you think about the way things work. At the same time, you will learn how to make stuff you can use every day. Want a telephone in your room? You'll enjoy making one for yourself, using one of the projects in this book. Or maybe you'd ...
Children will be "shocked" (in a strictly intellectual way!) to learn that with just a few wires, batteries, bulbs and buzzers they can unlock the mysteries and magic of electricity. Get right down to the "nuts and volts" of the matter! These simple and safe experiments will prove "enlightening" on everything from electrons to circuits to wattage. ...
It's a great book and game combo-at a great price. Don't lose your marbles - get the best book on the game, along with a fantastic, deluxe 36-marble set, attractively boxed and securely spiral-bound into the volume. From knuckling down to spanning, from Double Ring Two to Against the Wall, find out marble terminology, game rules, and lore, and ...
Take control! Kids build the remote themselves and gain hands-on experience with the science of light and energy. Includes everything kids need to build a working remote control (for use with home TV and VCR). Kids build and program this universal remote to discover how light and energy make channel surfing possible.
Kids know bubbles are cool--but who would have thought they could teach basic science and math principles, too? It's time for some good, clean, and smart fun with bubbly experiments that combine learning and play. Each page is delightfully appealing and filled with colorful, child-friendly illustrations. Watch one bubble "swallow" another. Prove ...
From boomerangs to pyramids-a collection of fun science activities that span the globe Whether it's experimenting with sand clocks in China, growing crystals in Great Britain, or building a pyramid in Egypt, kids will love the globetrotting science activities in this book. The scientific itinerary includes visits to ten countries: Egypt, China, ...
Even young children can understand the science of sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste, thanks to these simple explanations and safe, easy experiments. "Super book. Each of the five senses is explained using correct terminology...followed by a series of experiments. Colorful cartoons clarify the instructions. This book is sure to be a hit with ...
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