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Books in Fun With Science series

  • Oscar and the Cricket: A Book About Moving and Rolling

    Geoff Waring

    Paperback (Candlewick, Sept. 22, 2009)
    A Start with Science book about moving and rolling.One day Oscar sees a ball in the grass. "Try pushing it!" says Cricket. Oscar learns that the ball rolls slowly in grass and faster on a path, until it bounces off a tree and changes direction. Some things need a push to move, and others use their muscles to move themselves β€” and to move plenty of other things, too.Back matter includes an index and supplemental activities.
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  • Oscar and the Bird: A Book about Electricity

    Geoff Waring

    Paperback (Candlewick, Feb. 22, 2011)
    Start with Science books introduce kids to core science concepts through engaging stories, fresh illustrations, and supplemental activities.When Oscar the kitten finds a tractor in a field and accidentally turns on the windshield wipers, he is full of questions about electricity. Luckily, Bird knows the answers! With the help of his friend, Oscar finds out how electricity is made and stored, which machines need electricity to work, and why we always need to be careful around wires, batteries, plugs, and sockets. Back matter includes an index and supplemental activities.
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  • Oscar and the Moth: A Book About Light and Dark

    Geoff Waring

    Paperback (Candlewick, Sept. 23, 2008)
    A first science book that introduce young readers to core science concepts through fresh, graphic illustrations, engaging stories, and supplemental activity suggestions.As Oscar the kitten watches the sun set one evening, he has lots of questions about light and dark. Who better than Moth to help out? Moth shows how sources of light are as different as the sun, stars, fireflies, streetlights, and airplanes, and also explains how shadows are made and why darkness comes at night. Includes lesson summaries!
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  • Experiments in Earth Science and Weather with Toys and Everyday Stuff

    Emily Beth Sohn

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Engaging experiments using simple toys and everyday stuff teach curious young minds all about Earth Science. Readers can take an up-close look at how tornadoes develop, why wind is sometimes cold, how the water cycle works, and so much more. With low-level text and step-by-step photos, connecting young readers with science concepts and supporting the Next Generation Science Standards has never been simpler!
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  • Oscar and the Bat: A Book About Sound

    Geoff Waring

    Paperback (Candlewick, Sept. 22, 2009)
    Start with Science books introduce kids to core science concepts through engaging stories, fresh illustrations, and supplemental activities.When Oscar hears a blackbird singing in the meadow, Bat swoops in to talk to him about sound. A sudden thunderstorm and a visiting cow give Oscar lots of opportunities to learn about sounds that are loud or soft, near or far, deep or high.Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 9/22/2009Pages: 32Reading Level: Age 4 and Up
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  • Oscar and the Frog: A Book About Growing

    Geoff Waring

    Paperback (Candlewick, Sept. 23, 2008)
    From butterflies to ducks, plants to kittens like him, Oscar finds out how living things begin, why they eat, and how they grow.Oscar is a curious kitten, and at the pond he is full of questions about growing things. Luckily, Frog can help with the answers β€” after all, he’s gone through some impressive changes himself! Includes lesson summaries!Back matter includes an index and supplemental activities.
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  • Oscar and the Snail: A Book About Things That We Use

    Geoff Waring

    Paperback (Candlewick, Feb. 22, 2011)
    Start with Science books introduce kids to core science concepts through engaging stories, fresh illustrations, and supplemental activities.One day Oscar comes across a nest made of twigs and leaves, perfect for sheltering eggs. It makes him wonder about all the things we use in our daily lives β€” like glass, paper, plastic, and cloth. With the help of his friend Snail, the curious kitten learns why we choose specific materials to do different jobs, where the materials come from, and what useful qualities they have. Back matter includes an index and supplemental activities.
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  • Our Universe

    Russell Stannard, Michael;Mayo Bennallack-Hart Diana;Floate, Helen

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books, June 27, 1996)
    This book provides 9-13 year olds with a rea l understanding of how the universe began and the expectatio ns of its future. It includes many amazing statistics, quizz es and glossary entries which help build comprehension. '
  • Water

    Brenda Walpole, Kuo Kang Chen, Peter Bull

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books, Dec. 31, 1987)
    Explains the many uses of water and how clean water gets to the household tap. Includes instructions for a variety of simple experiments.
  • Colour

    Neil Ardley, Jack Challoner

    Paperback (Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, Sept. 10, 1998)
    This practical activity book on colour features tricks and puzzles, toys and models to make, and simple experiments using everyday items. Instructions are accompanied by photographs showing each stage of the project. Suggestions for trying out new ideas are also offered.
  • Air

    Brenda Walpole, Kuo Kang Chen, Peter Bull

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books, Dec. 31, 1987)
    An illustrated and detailed identification guide covering over 427 species, ranging from common residents to scarce passage migrants. Arranged by order and family, and colour coded tabs.
  • SEARCH FOR THE RIGHT WHALE

    New England Aquarium

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, May 11, 1993)
    Follows a team of New England Aquarium scientists as they follow and study migrating North Atlantic right whales and speculates about the future survival of this endangered species
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