Books in Big Bang Science Experiments series

Have a great idea for an experiment? Have you run countless experiments and hours of research? Did your experiment have unexpected and fantastic results, and now you want to show everyone? What better place than a science fair?Science Fair Handbook provides you will all the information you need to choose the perfect project, step-by-step instructions on doing research and gaining information, preparation of your experiment and finally, the science fair itself! Filled with tips on how to make your science fair project stand out, where to find the most up-to-date information on your topic, to a checklist to help you organize your project and set goals, the Science Fair Handbook is an essential guide to succeeding in your science fair!

Disappearing coins, balloon megaphones, CD rainbows the science of light and sound sometimes seems like magic! Readers will learn the amazing facts behind these phenomena that are more fascinating than fiction. Simple language explains the properties of light and sound, while hands-on activities give readers tangible examples to help them retain crucial science information. Helpful tips make experiments easy and safe, and step-by-step instructions with photographs ensure accessibility. Readers will love focusing light to pop balloons, talking to friends over plastic cup telephones, and other whacky adventures in scientific principles. Theyll learn incredible real-life examples of the same concepts theyre exploring at home, such as how laser beams focus light to produce heat!

Through clear instructions and scientific illustrations, students can conduct easy yet engaging experiments to examine the principles of electricity and magnetism. Using easy-to-obtain household materials, readers will make a battery from electric cells, test objects to see if they are conductors or insulators, and build a simple electric motor. Readers are guided through applying the scientific method to gain a better understanding of the basic concepts demonstrated by each experiment. Safety tips educate students on the code of conduct expected when conducting experiments.

Ever wonder how astronauts are able to breathe a continuous supply of oxygen in space? This hands-on approach to electricity and magnetism lets readers conduct experiments to answer this and other fascinating questions! Readers will love learning that the scientific principles theyre applying at home have real-world applications. For example, theyll rock out on their own electric drums while learning about technological advances in professional instruments. Simple step-by-step instructions accompanied by detailed photographs make each activity accessible, while handy tips ensure readers safety and fun. Budding scientists will enjoy exploring the recommended twists and additions to experiments.