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  • Mollusks and Crustaceans

    Peter Murray

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Walking along the beach, a glint of something colorful in the sand may catch your eye. You bend down and discover a beautiful shell. You've just found a mollusk! Investigate the amazing creatures that live in these portable homes and learn about their shellfish cousins, the crustaceans.
    Q

  • Discover Magnets

    Julia Vogel, Jane Yamada

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Amazing magnets are everywhere--on the refrigerator and inside machines and toys. Even Earth is a giant magnet! A magnet can be strong enough to lift a car. But magnets work only in a certain way. This simple, colorful book explores the attractive power of magnets.
    L

  • Magnetism

    Darlene R. Stille

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Briefly describes the key aspects of magnetism, discussing force, magnetic fields, and making and using magnets.
    C

  • Insects

    Peter Murray

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Some insects are as large as your hand, while others are so small that you can't see them without using a microscope or magnifying glass. Termites build enormous cities on the ground, while butterflies float high above your head. Discover what characteristics bring such a diverse group of animals together.
    K

  • Bubbles in the Bathroom: Discover the Fascinating Science in Everyday Life

    Susan Martineau, Leighton Noyes

    Paperback (b small publishing, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Have some bath time fun with squirty squeezers, boats, bubbles, and a bending toothbrushTurn your bathroom from a weary washroom into a lunatic laboratory. Explore the everyday science in your bathroom with these simple experiments. You don't need any special equipment, and there are full step-by-step instructions. All of the experiments have a clear and simple explanation of the science behind the activities. There are also fun facts and quizzer questions for budding scientists, plus a special "words to know" glossary at the back of the book to explain tricky science words.
    J

  • Shadows in the Bedroom: Discover the Fascinating Science in Everyday Life

    Susan Martineau, Leighton Noyes

    Paperback (b small publishing, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Have bedtime fun with bouncing light beams, mirror tricks, and wacky shadowsYou know those things that go bump in the night? Well, it's nothing scary—it's just science! Explore the everyday science in your bedroom with these simple experiments. You don't need any special equipment, and there are full step-by-step instructions. All the experiments have clear and simple explanations of the science behind the activities. There are also fun facts and quiz questions for budding scientists, plus a special "words to know" glossary at the back of the book to explain tricky science words.
    J

  • Water and Light: Looking Through Lenses

    Michinori Murata, Isamu Sekido

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Jan. 1, 1993)
    Young readers learn about prisms and rainbows, and they use everyday objects, including glass lenses, water droplets, and bowls of water, to discover how lenses change the shapes of things they see.
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  • Sea Jellies

    Mary Logue

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, and diet of different kinds of jellyfish.
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  • Spiders and Scorpions

    Peter Murray

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2004)
    A screech rings out: there's a spider in the bathroom! Spiders may inspire screams when they're in the house, but their beautiful webs and nimble legs can also inspire wonder. Discover what makes spiders and their relatives so fascinating.
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  • Discover Water

    Nadia Higgins, Jane Yamada

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Drink it. Spill it. Splash it. Water is wet. But water changes as it warms up and cools down. This simple, colorful book teaches kids about the three forms of water.
    K

  • Discover Shadows

    Pamela Hall MA MT SBB, Jane Yamada

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2014)
    What makes a shadow? Why do some things make shadows and others don't? How do shadows change? This simple, colorful book inspires children to think in a new way about the shadows around them.
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  • Worms

    Peter Murray

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Robins eat earthworms as a tasty treat. You might use one as bait to tempt a fish. But other types of worms consider robins, fish, and humans to all be prime real estate for growing and having a family! Learn all about the many kinds of worms around us--or in us!
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