Books in Super Science Experiments series

"Excellent...[A] strength of the volume is the accuracy and sophistication of the science that is presented, without losing simple sentence structure and the clear presentation of ideas."--Science Books & FilmsWind and rain, snowflakes and sunshine: all kids wonder how the weather works. How can we forecast whether there will be blue skies or rain? Why do we have thunder and lightning? Answer these questions and more with entertaining experiments and other smart science activities geared towards youngsters in the second and third grades.

Environmental Science Experiments offers students and teachers the tools to explore various environmental issues. Through 20 new hands-on activities, students can learn more about environmental problems and what can be done to solve them. Facts, figures, charts, and reports efficiently dispense information about the environment and help raise awareness about timely issues. Full-color illustrations, an index, a glossary, and print and Web resources round out this accessible new volume.

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.