Books in Science for Kids series

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.

See the eight different types of bears, Discover where bears live, Find out what bears like to eat & Learn more than thirty fun facts about these furry mammals Level 1 includes short, simple sentences with familiar words and repetition, large type for reading comprehension, a single striking photograph on every page, and basic information every child should know. Ages 6+

Learning About Animals covers concepts that address National Science Education Standards. Concepts covered include: animals are living things; living things are alike in many ways, there are many kinds of animals; animals live in different habitats, an animals body and behaviors help it survive in its environment, animals are many sizes, animals are many colors, animals bodies have different kinds of coverings, animals have different types of appendages, animals find and eat food in different ways, animals have different methods of self-defense, animals need air, food, and water; animals depend on plants for food, animals grow and change, and animals look like their parents. A variety of engaging activities present the concepts in ways that young students can understand. Each concept presented includes: teacher directions for lessons and reproducible resource pages such as sets of picture cards, minibooks, and lab sheets to record the results of hands-on investigations.

The world of science has never been so accessible to young readers! Science Kids books offer a learning experience that kids, parents, and teachers are sure to love. The lively and engaging text explains the basic principles of favorite science subjects. Illustrations and stunning photography zoom in on interesting details, and fun projects encourage further learning.Travel around the world with this introduction to maps and how they work. Learn about compass points, map keys, scales, colors, and contours; discover how maps are created and used; and even make a 3-D relief map.

The world of science has never been so accessible to young readers! Science Kids books offer a learning experience that kids, parents, and teachers are sure to love. The lively and engaging text explains the basic principles of favorite science subjects. Illustrations and stunning photography zoom in on interesting details, and fun projects encourage further learning.Enter the fascinating world beneath the ocean. From rock pools and shallows to the deepest oceans, visit the extraordinary creatures and plants that live in watery habitats.

The world of science has never been so accessible to young readers! ScienceKids books offer a learning experience that kids, parents, and teachers aresure to love. The lively and engaging text explains the basic principles offavorite science subjects. Illustrations and stunning photography zoom inon interesting details, and fun projects encourage further learning.Investigate the exciting world of animal camouflage. Discover howcreatures blend in with their environment, mimicking leaves, stones,and flowers, playing tricks on their predators, and even changing shape.

The atmospheric world is all around us, from sun and wind to climate and temperature. Readers can embark on a journey of discovery and get answers to their fundamental questions like why the wind blows, what a rainbow is made of, and how rain forms in clouds. Fun and easy to follow projects provide plenty of learning opportunities, especially in the home.

Bees live almost everywhere on earth. These busy bugs carry pollen, which helps flowers make seeds. Honeybees use the nectar from flowers to make the delicious honey that we eat. As many as 70,000 honeybees can live and work together in one hive!In Bees!, Time For Kids® explores the lives of these incredible insects!Get the inside scoop on the world's most fascinating creatures!Meet a beekeeperPeek inside a beehiveFind out how some bees make honeyLearn more than thirty fun facts about these busy insects