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Books in Start Up Science series

  • Forces And Movement

    Claire Llewellyn

    Library Binding (Creative Co, July 30, 2005)
    None
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  • Hot and Cold

    Jack Challoner

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Simple activities introduce the concepts of hot and cold in relation to melting and freezing, temperature, deserts and polar areas
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  • Floating and Sinking

    Jack Challoner

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Simple activities introduce the qualities of things that float in water, the difference between floating and swimming, and how balloons and airships stay up in the air
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  • Oscar and the Snail: A Book About Things That We Use

    Geoff Waring

    Hardcover (Candlewick, Sept. 22, 2009)
    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 — 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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  • Oscar and the Moth: A Book About Light and Dark

    Geoff Waring

    Hardcover (Candlewick, Sept. 25, 2007)
    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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  • Floating and Sinking

    Jack Challoner

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, April 1, 1998)
    Simple activities introduce the qualities of things that float in water, the difference between floating and swimming, and how balloons and airships stay up in the air
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  • Look Here!

    Sally Hewitt

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2008)
    How do images get to our brains? Why do our pupils react to light? How can we trick our eyes? Five fun activities help children discover the answers in this lively and entertaining introduction to the sense of light.
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  • Wet and Dry

    Jack Challoner

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Simple activities introduce water in relation to clouds, rain, rivers, and plants
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  • Light and Dark

    Jack Challoner

    Paperback (Chrysalis Books, Feb. 12, 1999)
    None
  • Health and Growth

    Claire Llewellyn

    Hardcover (Evans Brothers, April 1, 2004)
    None
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  • Health And Growth

    Claire Llewellyn

    Library Binding (Black Rabbit Books, July 30, 2005)
    An introduction to science for young children, this series has been developed specifically to support the units in the Science Schemes of work. Key information is presented through a combination of simple, clear text and strong visual images, while questions ask the reader to express their own views about scientific topics. The large format of the book enhances this, presenting an ideal opportunity for detailed exploration and discussion. Key words are highlighted in a vocabulary border, and each title provides extensive notes for teachers making this a useful resource for class discussion and activities.
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  • Oscar and the Bird: A Book About Electricity

    Geoff Waring

    Hardcover (Candlewick, Sept. 22, 2009)
    Two new 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.
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