Books in Earth Science Projects Using the Scientific Method series

What is the best way to clean oil off feathers? How does soil erosion affect plant growth and food supply? Can the force in wind be used to generate electricity? The answers can be found by doing the fun and simple experiments in this book. Young scientists will explore the environment—the air, water, soil, pollution, and energy resources. For students interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains lots of great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.

Does Earth turn? How does the Moon’s appearance change? How can you accurately map an outdoor area? Our planet is a great place to start experimenting! The simple projects in this book will help young scientists begin to understand Earth, including its place in the solar system, its atmosphere, its only natural satellite—the Moon, and its resources and geology. For students interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains lots of great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.

Volcanoes, mountains, and earthquakes! Fossils, glaciers, and crystals! Earth science has so many fun topics to explore, and this book is the best place to start understanding geology. Young scientists will learn about the Earth’s layers, understand the forces that change our planet’s surface, and explore how rocks, minerals, and crystals form. For students interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains lots of great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.

How is a cloud formed? What is thunder and lightning, really? Why is summer hot and winter cold? There are so many things to discover about the weather! This book will give young scientists a great start in meteorology. For students interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains lots of great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.

Are some pennies denser than others? Does heat have weight? How can you calculate the energy released when steam condenses? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, student scientists can learn the answers to these questions and more. For students interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains lots of great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.

Do all polymers melt? What does a chain of polymer atoms look like? Which cups insulate hot drinks best? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, student scientists can learn the answers to these questions and more. For students interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains lots of great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.

Why do some humans have curved thumbs while others have straight thumbs? What is DNA? What happens during cell division? Using easy-to-find materials, young scientists will explore genetics, evolution, and classification, and more—all with the help of the scientific method. For students interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains lots of great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.

How can you tell if a moving object is accelerating? Why are pulleys used to lift objects? Can you observe weightlessness in everyday situations? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, you can learn the answers to these questions and more. If you are interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains lots of great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.

How do land and aquatic plants differ? How do birds mark their territories and attract mates? How are seeds protected from being eaten by animals? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, you can learn the answers to these questions and more. If you are interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains lots of great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.

Do the properties of metal change when heated? Why do some objects float in water while others sink? Can you measure the density of a gas? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, you can learn the answers to these questions and more. If you are interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains lots of great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.