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How much is one-half of something? How can I draw a star? How long is five seconds? Come and find out! How? By choosing one of the 50 simple activities in Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Math. Your child will discover the answers to lots of fun questions as you team up to play together and explore the wonder of our world. Each activity includes illustrations, a list of easy-to-find materials, and simple, step-by-step instructions. Praise for Janice VanCleave's books: "Stunningly clear, direct, and informative projects." --School Library Journal "[They] not only teach children the basics of science, but also entertain along the way. . . . great for kids." --Parentguide Also available . . . Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Science Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Nature Coming soon . . . Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about the Human Body Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Bugs

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Bring the fun of a world-famous science museum into your own classroom or home! THE EXPLORATORIUM SCIENCE SNACKBOOK SERIES "Clear, concise, and visual--the best assortment of wonder- filled ideas I have seen. A must-have."--Paul Hewitt, author of Conceptual Physics "Almost as much fun as exploring the Exploratorium, which, of course, is a googolplex of fun."--Jearl Walker, author of The Flying Circus of Physics, with Answers Now you can do your own version of 23 Exploratorium experiments on force and motion. All you need is a little curiosity, a few simple materials . . . and this book. Each experiment is easy to do, fully illustrated, and loaded with advice, ideas, helpful hints, and electrifying discoveries. Build a pendulum that swings in intriguing patterns. Create a swirling, spiraling "tornado" of water. Through these and other projects in The Spinning Blackboard, you can learn the science behind the principles of force and motion. Also available in The Exploratorium Science Snackbook Series: The Cheshire Cat and Other Eye-Popping Experiments on How We See the World The Magic Wand and Other Bright Experiments on Light and Color The Cool Hot Rod and Other Electrifying Experiments on Energy and Matter

Discover the amazing forces that shape the earth! Where do "killer clouds" come from? What causes the birth of anisland? How tall is the tallest mountain . . . and how come youcan't see it? Can cockroaches really predict an earthquake? Join popular ABC-TV weather forecaster Spencer Christian as heunearths the mysteries of volcanoes, tornadoes, and other naturalevents so powerful they've changed not only the face of the planetbut the very course of history! Find out what makes the earthquake. Create your own shock wave. Discover what volcano covered anentire city with over four feet of ash, and how the lost continentof Atlantis disappeared. Plus, you'll learn the answer to thatage-old question, will Old Faithful always erupt on time? It's an action-packed tour that will have you shaking, rattling,and rolling as you explore the forces that shape our world.Intriguing, easy-to-do activities let you experience amazingnatural phenomena up close--and dozens of fascinating sidebars, funfacts, and illustrations bring the world's wonders to vivid life.The natural world has never been this awesome! For children ages 8 to 12 Also available in Spencer Christian's World of Wonders series: CanIt Really Rain Frogs?: The World's Strangest Weather Events

ROLL CAMERA. . .ROLL SOUND. . .SET. . .ACTION! Discover the magic of science behind the mysteries of moviemaking! Create hair-raising sound effects and ghostly images Turn an ordinary mirror into a two-way mirror Produce fearsome lightning and billowing fog Make your own camera Find out how the movies bring fantasy to life with science and special effects. How does a camera reproduce an image? Why do your eyes combine many separate images into one continuous moving picture? How do movie crews control insects, show us feats of superhuman strength, make actors fly, and much more! Filled with entertaining activities-and tricks of the trade-Movie Science reveals everything from the basic steps in filmmaking to the secrets involved in creating the amazing effects in films and television shows. All of the projects are safe and use everyday materials easily found around the house. Whether you want to surprise your friends with super special effects, captivate your family with exciting stories on film, or even just learn the secrets behind your favorite movie scenes, you'll find everything you need, and more, in Movie Science.

A big book of hands-on science fun for the whole family! Why should your kids have all the fun? In Family Science, award-winning author and science educator Sandra Markle presents more than 200 safe, easy-to-do science activities for entire families to enjoy together. Divided into lively, thematic chapters that arrange the activities by age level, this step-by-step guide lets you mentor your children as they discover the world around them and practice key problem-solving skills. From biology and chemistry to earth science and physics, you'll tackle investigations, experiments, expeditions, and competitions guaranteed to get your family's creative juices flowing and bring out everyone's inner scientist. You'll also help your kids learn how to apply scientific concepts to real-life situations. Best of all, each activity can be completed with everyday items found around the house, so you can get started right away! Complete with "Brain Boosters," "That's Amazing" facts, and tasty recipes, Family Science is the best way to learn while having fun with your family! * Create a Juicy T-Shirt * Launch Spaghetti Rockets * Go on a Night Safari * Bake Foam You Can Eat * Turn Glue into Glubber * Make Your Own Marshmallows * Grow a Room * Make Animal Splits * Whip Up Your Own Chalk * Blow Super Soap Bubbles * Walk the Plank * And Much More!