Books in Science Whiz Experiments series

Make a rocket from a plastic bottle, a hovercraft from a balloon, and a drag racer from cardboard! These amazing science projects use readily available items and have simple step-by-step instructions. Discover the science behind each experiment. They're quick to make and fun to show your friends and family. They bounce, they fly, they push, they whirl―they're forces and motion!

"Super book... sure to be a hit with teachers and children who love 'to do science' at home."--School Library JournalEven young children can understand the science behind the five senses, thanks to these simple explanations and safe experiments. Do people with big ears hear better than people with small ones? Test it out by making paper "ear trumpets" that amplify sound. Or, using everyday items, create an optical device that magnifies objects. Kids will learn what makes things feel hot and cold, how scratch and sniff cards work, why salt is salty and sugar sweet, and how all the senses work together.

Magnets irresistibly draw kids to science--turning the learning process into a magical experience. This entertaining collection of experiments helps parents and teachers make the most of that natural, youthful curiosity. These activities answer all the most basic questions in a hands-on way, always with an eye to safety: What do the "N" and the "S" on a magnet mean? What can a magnet pick up--and can I make something magnetic? Where is the largest magnet in the world? There's even a way to make a magnet float in the air and a great "art project" using a magnet to decorate a silly drawing!

Make a camera from cardboard, create stereographic images, and start a campfire with ice! These amazing science projects use readily available items and have simple step-by-step instructions. Discover the science behind each experiment. They're quick to make and fun to show your friends and family. It lets you see in color, in 3D, close up, and far away―it's light!

Early in the 17th century, Francis Bacon decided that the best way to learn about the world was to discover things for oneself. Since then, science has been a marriage of observation and experimentation. The experiments contained in each chapter allow young scientists to investigate basic principles using common household materials and easy-to-follow instructions. The titles are filled with dozens of color photographs that illustrate experiments and provide a glimpse of everyday and extraordinary uses of the subject. In addition, engaging features such as Did You Know? boxes provide fascinating facts. The In Focus sections offer in-depth looks at specific features of each subject. In The Real World boxes highlight pivotal experiments by real scientists.

How do machines work? Kids will have a blast constructing a mini-seesaw to illustrate the way a lever operates or creating their very own pulley from an empty spool, string, ribbon, pails, pennies, a broom, and two chairs. They’ll find out why they can’t put in a screw using only their fingers and examine the different parts of compound machines. In another experiment, a child’s bicycle becomes a laboratory for understanding whether wheels have to be smooth to run. A good time will be had by all.

Why is my hair straight when my friend's is curly, does my tummy growl when I am hungry, do things start to look all fuzzy when they get close to my eyes? Nothing fascinates kids more than their own bodies and how they work. The youngest budding scientists can find out some of the head-to-toe basics through these extremely simple activities. Using tea bags, children can test their sense of smell--and find out why they stop noticing even the most delicious aromas after a little while. With a pillow, a helpful adult, and a supported headstand, they'll discover why they become dizzy when they spin. Who knew learning could be such fun?

Have a great idea for an experiment? Have you run countless experiments and hours of research? Did your experiment have unexpected and fantastic results, and now you want to show everyone? What better place than a science fair?Science Fair Handbook provides you will all the information you need to choose the perfect project, step-by-step instructions on doing research and gaining information, preparation of your experiment and finally, the science fair itself! Filled with tips on how to make your science fair project stand out, where to find the most up-to-date information on your topic, to a checklist to help you organize your project and set goals, the Science Fair Handbook is an essential guide to succeeding in your science fair!

Super Science Light and Sound Experiments is bursting with 10 super kids' science experiments. - Photographic step-by-step guide to each experiment.- Key scientific concepts explained and put to the test.- Notes for parents, teachers and helpers on support and safety. Super Science Light and Sound Experiments will get kids aged 7+ excited about science, learning how light travels and why we hear sounds. # With clear, vibrant photographs and step-by-step instructions, confident kids will be able to approach the experiments alone. # Each experiment has been designed with children in mind, so they are all clearly labelled with difficultly ratings and if extra adult assistance is required.# Interactive learning is encouraged further with a fun quiz to allow kids to recall what they have discovered. # A detailed glossary explains difficult concepts so children can work independently.# Fun experiments featured in Super Science Experiments Light and Sound: # Seeing sound: You can't see sound, but with this clever experiment it is made possible!# Rainbow colours: Create your own rainbow!# Changing colours: Discover how your eyes add colours and how filters block out colours!

Wind, rain, soft drifting snowflakes and burning sunshine: all kids wonder what makes the weather what it is. How can we predict whether there will be blue skies or rain tomorrow? Where do clouds come from? Why do we have thunder and lightning? Answer all these questions and more with entertaining experiments geared to youngsters in the second and third grades. Using blown-up balloons and the refrigerator, test the difference between cool and hot air. Wrap a thermometer in a wet paper towel, wait a little bit, and then compare it to one that's left unwrapped: it will reveal the secrets of humidity. (And explain why two days with exactly the same temperature can feel completely different.) Make some morning dew to understand why the grass is wet when you wake up--even if it didn't rain. Create a hailstorm from blueberries, start a mini-tornado, keep a weather diary, and more!