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Science has never been so easy - or so much fun! With The Everything
Kids' Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few
household items and you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested
science experiments. High school science teach Tom Robinson shows
you how to expand your scientific horizons - from biology to chemistry
to physics to outer space.
Get ready to enter the laboratory and learn how to conduct cool experiments, understand scientific terms like "photosynthesis," and know fun facts like how many latex balloons per day can be made from a rubber tree. Each section has a great science fair project, complete with all the details you need to wow your teachers and friends. You won't want to wait for a rainy day or your school's science fair to test these cool experiments for yourself! |
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The McGraw-Hill Big Book of Science Activities From making an earthworm farm to launching a plastic bottle rocket, here's hours of fun for curious kids ages 8 to 12. Plus, kids learn a lot of science with the 250 simple-to-perform activities in this book. In half an hour or less, using only readily available materials like bottle caps and liquid detergent , kids can try experiments that demonstrate real laws of chemistry and physics, principles of animal and plant biology, geology, meteorology (the study of weather), and astronomy. This well-illustrated, best of the best collection from McGraw-Hill's popular "Science for Kids" series also gives kids help putting together a science fair project. |
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Science in Seconds for Kids : Over 100 Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less Make lightning in your room! Keep paper dry under water! Lose weight by going upstairs! See colors that aren’t there! Experience the magic of science with these quick, easy experiments and activities from Jean Potter. You can complete each activity in ten fun-filled minutes or less. Clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations help you get it right every time. The projects help you learn about everything from why eggs aren’t round to how submarines surface and submerge. You will find most of the required materials already in your home, backyard, or neighborhood, and you can perform the experiments practically anywhere. The 108 activities in this book cover twelve different subject areas, including air, animals, energy, gravity, magnetism, light, the human body, and much more. You’ll make a rainbow right on your floor, pop a balloon with a magnifying glass, make a coffee can roll back to you after you’ve pushed it away, and bend water as it streams from your faucet—all with the help of a leading educator. Children Ages 8–12 |
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Super Science Concoctions: 50 Mysterious Mixtures for Fabulous Fun Kindergarten-Grade 6. Solutions, mixtures, emulsions, and gels
are but a few of the concoctions presented here. Although many of
the projects in this volume are familiar, it is the logical arrangement
of the material that sets it apart. A brief, concise, and lively
explanation of the scientific method and inexpensive ways to set
up a kitchen laboratory precede the actual experiments. Each chapter
builds on information previously presented. Activities can be conducted
separately, but the sequential logic of the text make this title
valuable for teaching basic chemistry principles. Pen-and-ink cartoon
illustrations are well placed, informative, and humorous. Safety
precautions are emphasized. Super Science is more informative than
Alan Kramer's How to Make a Chemical Volcano (Watts, 1991) and livelier
than Robert Gardner's Kitchen Chemistry (Silver Burdett, 1989).
So whether it's gooblek, thixotropic art, or a density necklace,
this book makes basic chemistry fun.?Kathryn Kosiorek, Cuyahoga
County Public Library, Brooklyn, OH |
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The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions: More Than 65 Wacky, Wild & Crazy Concoctions Jewel and Gem Goop. Make-it-Yourself Stickers. Tornado in a Bottle. Funny Putty. Fruity Lip Gloss. Magic Muck. Snow Globe. Scratch & Sniff Watercolors. Believe it or not, it's possible--easy, in fact!--to make every one of these "wacky, wild, and crazy concoctions" (and 57 more) using common household ingredients. John E. Thomas and Danita Pagel have pulled together the cream of the crop of potions, clays, and all-around weird swills for the pleasure of children and scientists of all ages. Why not introduce the very youngest artist of the house to the world of art with Puddin' Paint? Is there a geologist in the house? Make an Instant Volcano--begins with a fizz, then erupts in a bubbling flow of lava. Time for a bath? Try Bathtub Finger Paints--bathers and the tub will get clean at the same time! These truly amazing concoctions are not mess-free, but they guarantee hours of absorbed, lively, creative fun, and inspiration for a lifetime of imaginative endeavors. Brief scientific explanations would have been a welcome addition, but maybe young readers will be motivated to explore the chemical, physical, and geological origins of these experiments on their own. Adult supervision is recommended for all projects. (Ages 5 and older) --Emilie Coulter |
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The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions 2: More Than 65 Wacky, Wild & Crazy Concoctions From the creators of the wildly popular book, The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions comes a second inventive collection of wild potions and crazy crafts--all easily and inexpensively made from common household items. Kids should have a ball creating such wonders as an edible ocean (gummy fish suspended in Jell-O) or a greenhouse grown in a plastic bag. Among the 78 recipes are instructions for making such revolutionary new artistic mediums as whipped cream finger paint, dryer lint clay, and toothpaste putty. Quite a few of the concoctions are edible--chocolate bowls and fruity leather roll-ups sound particularly delicious--while others make great party activities or simple gifts. Almost all the concoctions make a perfect diversion for a bored child on a rainy afternoon. The simple, well-organized instructions make the book easy for kids ages 8 and up to use, though the authors call for adult supervision on all recipes. This is the kind of craft book that's bound to become a family favorite--in time, its large-format black and white pages should be covered with the residue of many hours of messy fun. (Ages 8 to 12) --Marianne Painter |
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The Ultimate Book of Holiday Kid Concoctions I run a day home and with Christmas coming up it was wonderful to find so many ideas for the little ones to do. First, we made the Chocolate Kisses for them to give their parents for Chrismas. A BIG one for the dads and a smaller one for the moms. :-) Actually, I already had some white chocolate at home, so I bought some bags of butterscotch chips and mixed them in and got caramel chocolate, so that's what the dads got and the moms got the real chocolate. We wrapped them in cellophane and put them in gift bags so they look really cute. I also put little strips of paper in the tops saying 'dad, you're the best' and 'we love you, mom.' Needless to say, one of my daughters saw them and wanted to know where hers is. by the way, she's married with children. We have also made the applesauce/cinnamon ornaments this week, so at the moment they are drying and next week we will decorate them with glitter and so on. The kids had a ball kneeding the dough in the plastic bag. They sat in a circle and passed it around so everyone could have a squeeze. To tell the truth I was a little skeptical that it would turn into dough, but 'presto', it worked. Tommorow I am going on a hunt for the red and white Christmas candy to make the candy wreaths. as crazy as it sounds, so far I have not been able to find it in Calgary, so I am hoping to find some of it somewhere so that we can make the wreaths next week. Oh, and I nearly forgot, I also tried the Ice Cream, but that was
for me. :-) |
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Kid Concoctions & Contraptions Kid Concoctions and Contraptions is the fourth addition to international
best-selling authors John and Danita Thomas' award-winning series,
The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions. In this book you will find dozens of all new wacky, wild and creative recipes for creating exciting projects such as: Super Bubble Ooze,
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