Books in Start Up Science series

Triopsidae (Triops) is a species that has been on this earth since before the time of the dinosaurs. It is relatively unknown because of its unusual features: short life span, unique habitat and eggs that enter a state of suspended animation. This book, written for ages 8 and older, is full of high quality macro images and informative text.

Introduces the basic concepts of pushing and pulling in different situations

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An introduction to the concept of size, describing how sizes are measured, comparing sizes of such things as plants, animals, and buildings, and providing related activities

Is a wheel the same as a gear? Will a square wheel work? Could a wheel roll forever? Discover the wonder and science of wheels in Gears Go, Wheels Roll.

How does sound reach our brains? What is a sound wave? How can we tell how far away something is by using souns? Five fun activities help children discover the answers in this lively and entertaining introduction to the sense of sound.

Does a towering sunflower fit inside a tiny seed? Where do seeds come from? What makes them grow? Discover the amazing science of seeds in Seeds Go, Seeds Grow.

A basic introduction to the concept of speed with illustrative experiments.

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How can smells give us warnings? How does having a cold affect our sense of smell? How do animals use their sense of smell? Five fun activities help children discover the answers in this lively and entertaining introduction to the sense of smell.

Simple activities introduce light in relation to day and night, the sun and the stars, shadows, black and white, and more