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Books in Fun Science series

  • The Cool Story Behind Snow

    Joe Rao, Dagney Downey

    Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, Oct. 27, 2015)
    Escape from the cold and embrace the avalanche of information about snow in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff!Did you ever wonder how snow is formed? Did you know that no two snowflakes are exactly alike? Learn about the polar vortex, different kinds of snow, how meteorologists predict snowstorms, and much more as you become a Science of Fun Stuff Expert on snow! Amaze your friends with all you’ve learned in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like social studies and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning science has never been so much fun!
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  • How to Make a Box Guitar: A 4D Book

    Barbara Susan Alpert

    Paperback (Pebble, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Have you ever wanted to strum music with a guitar? This book shows you how to make your own box guitar! Using simple materials and easy step-by-step instructions, young readers can explore the science of sound behind this fun project.
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  • How to Make Slime

    Lori Shores

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2010)
    What substance can act like both a solid and a liquid? Slime! Want to find out how to make your own? Just follow the simple steps inside this book.
    K
  • Melting Ice

    Brooke Rowe

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Each book in the My Science Fun series includes a simple experiment for the earliest readers. This book features step-by-step instructions on melting ice while encouraging further exploration on the topic. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.
    K
  • Separating Colors in Ink

    Brooke Rowe

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Each book in the My Science Fun series includes a simple experiment for the earliest readers. This book features step-by-step instructions on separating colors in ink while encouraging further exploration on the topic. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.
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  • What Is an Insect?

    Lisa Trumbauer

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Text and photographs present insects.
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  • Science For Fun: Light & Color

    Gary Gibson

    Library Binding (Copper Beech, March 1, 1995)
    Simple text and full-color pictures provide a step-by-step format that furnishes hours of fun as children learn the basics of photosynthesis, splitting light into the spectrum, and much more.
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  • How to Make Bubbles

    Erika L. Shores

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Dec. 1, 2010)
    Do you want to make super soap bubbles? Do you want to find out how? Just follow the simple steps inside this book.
    K
  • Unmasking the Science of Superpowers!

    Jordan D. Brown, Scott Burroughs

    Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, Sept. 27, 2016)
    Hold onto your cape, you’re about to become an expert on the high-flying science behind superpowers in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff!Did you know that advancements in robotics could soon make super-powered suits a reality? Or that some people have a rare gene that gives them superstrong bones? You’ll learn this and much more as you become an expert on the science behind superpowers. Amaze your friends with all you’ve learned in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like social studies and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning science has never been so much fun!
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  • The Sugary Secrets Behind Candy

    Ellie O'Ryan, Rob McClurkan

    Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, Dec. 22, 2015)
    Learn the sugar, spice, and science behind your favorite candies in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff!Did you know there is a lot of science behind making candy? How about that “Red Hots” candies get their heat from a chemical called capsaicin—the same molecule that gives peppers their kick? And when you crunch on Wintergreen Lifesavers, they spark because you are making light with friction similar to the electricity in lightning: You might say you are making a miniature lightning storm in your mouth! Learn about these cool chemical reactions and much more as you become a Science of Fun Stuff Expert on candy! Amaze your friends with all you’ve learned in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like social studies and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning science has never been so much fun!
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  • How to Build a Tornado in a Bottle: A 4D Book

    Lori Shores

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Build a tornado at home! Safe, simple instructions and large, clear photographs lead curious readers through the steps to make a tornado with everyday items. Hands-On Science Fun is perfect for emergent readers and transforms atmospheric science into a whirlwind of fun!
    K
  • Pushing and Pulling

    Gary Gibson

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, March 15, 1995)
    Introducing young children to basic scientific concepts, this book on pushing and pulling uses illustrations, simple text and clear layout, to provide an accessible approach to simple science.