Books in Usborne Science and Experiments series

What is the coolest place in your house? Why should you wear dark-colored clothing if you want to stay warm? Is your body temperature higher on warmer days than on cold days? This book lets you perform lots of fun experiments while learning all about temperature. Using simple materials, you can do everything a scientist does: conduct experiments, keep records, and draw conclusions from what you have learned. You will also get many ideas for follow-up experiments in case you decide to enter a science fair. The colorful illustrations make the book fun and easy to read. Gather up your materials and get ready to learn all about temperature!

Can you bend bones with your bare hands? Can you move the dirt from one bowl of dirty water to another clean bowl, leaving the water behind? Can you make wood scream? The answers to these and other fascinating scientific questions can be found in Wild & Wacky Science Experiments. With straightforward instructions, some items you can find around the house, and a little curiosity, Wild & Wacky Science Experiments will change the way you look at your world.Turn your kitchen and backyard into a laboratory full of surprises with experiments on osmosis, insect metamorphosis, evaporation, friction and many others. Explanations of the scientific principles behind the experiment as well as further information are provided to enrich your experience.

How quickly does your hair grow? How long does it take to react to a command? Can you measure time with water? There are so many things to measure in the world around you. The concepts introduced in this book will help you perform exciting and fun experiments. Some will even give you ideas for your science fair. Using simple materials, you can do everything a scientist does: conduct experiments, keep records, and draw conclusions from what you have learned. You will then be ready to discover the world of time!