Books in Project Science series

This fascinating book will not only explain the basic forces at work behind different forms of transport, but will also give children hours of learning fun. Each concept is clearly demonstrated by a hands-on, step-by-step project that is easy to follow. Make a hot air balloon, a model catamaran or a railroad track and, through practical experiments, learn how they work. Take a look inside a car engine and discover pistons and crankshafts, then create artificial gravity with the aid of a centrifuge. With over 40 practical and well explained projects, learning how vehicles work has never been easier or more fun.

Want a winning science fair project that isn't a lot of work? Here are actual projects to use (with adaptations for different grade levels). Experiment and see whether family members have fingerprint characteristics in common, the effects of calcium on bone strength, how light affects leaves, and much more. You'll get help in finding an idea and organizing the work; plus checklists and suggestions for doing research, all of which will speed you on your way! Both authors live in Vancouver, British Columbia. 96 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.

Readers investigate the scientific principles happening all around them. These 50 fun and award-winning projects include experiments in biology, weather, physics, botany, chemistry, behavior, and even consumerism. Using common objects found in the home, and all very safe, each one of these science fair projects is guaranteed to get rave reviews. 53 illustrations.