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Books in Science Fun With Vicki Cobb series

  • Bangs and Twangs: Science Fun With Sound

    Vicki Cobb, Steve Haefele

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions, Jan. 11, 2007)
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  • I See Myself

    Vicki Cobb, Julia Gorton

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Aug. 6, 2002)
    Look in a mirror. Who do you see? Your very own self, that's who!Now look in a shiny doorknob or in a puddle. Can you see yourself in them?How about in the pages of this book?You might not see yourself, but you will feel yourself getting smarter as you begin to understand how and why you can see yourself. Renowned science author Vicki Cobb illuminates the scientific principles of light and reflection in a way that even the youngest kids can understand. Follow this book with a young child who loves to play, and see the light in a whole new way.Discover science, and the world will never look the same.Fun hands-on activities and irresistible illustrations by Julia Gorton makethis book a perfect excuse to learn about science . . . just for the fun of it!
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  • I Get Wet

    Vicki Cobb, Julia Gorton

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Aug. 6, 2002)
    Know the fastest way to cool off on a hot summer day? You get wet!Know what happens when you stay out in the rain? You get wet!But do you know how and why you get wet? You will!Renowned science author Vicki Cobb has concocted just the right formula for making scientific principles easy for even the youngest kids to understand. Follow this book with a young child who loves to play, just add water, and -- presto! -- you have a science discovery that will forever change the way your child looks at the world.Discover science, and the world will never look the same.Fun hands-on activities and irresistible illustrations by Julia Gorton make this book a perfect excuse to learn about science...just for the fun of it!
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  • Whirlers and Twirlers: Science Fun With Spinning

    Vicki Cobb, Steve Haefele

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions, Jan. 11, 2007)
    Text and simple experiments introduce the principles of circular motion.
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  • Sources of Forces: Science Fun With Force Fields

    Vicki Cobb, Steve Haefele

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions, Jan. 11, 2007)
    Text and simple experiments introduce electrical, magnetic, and gravitational force fields.
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  • Bangs and Twangs: Science Fun With Sound

    Vicki Cobb, Steve Haefele

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2007-06-28, June 28, 2007)
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  • Squirts and Spurts: Science Fun With Water

    Vicki Cobb, Steve Haefele

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions, Jan. 11, 2007)
    Explains the physics of water pressure, showing how it makes everyday products such as faucets, spray bottles, and water pistols work.
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  • Our Universe

    Russell Stannard, Michael;Mayo Bennallack-Hart Diana;Floate, Helen

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books, June 27, 1996)
    This book provides 9-13 year olds with a rea l understanding of how the universe began and the expectatio ns of its future. It includes many amazing statistics, quizz es and glossary entries which help build comprehension. '
  • Water

    Brenda Walpole, Kuo Kang Chen, Peter Bull

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books, Dec. 31, 1987)
    Explains the many uses of water and how clean water gets to the household tap. Includes instructions for a variety of simple experiments.
  • Colour

    Neil Ardley, Jack Challoner

    Paperback (Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, Sept. 10, 1998)
    This practical activity book on colour features tricks and puzzles, toys and models to make, and simple experiments using everyday items. Instructions are accompanied by photographs showing each stage of the project. Suggestions for trying out new ideas are also offered.
  • Air

    Brenda Walpole, Kuo Kang Chen, Peter Bull

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books, Dec. 31, 1987)
    An illustrated and detailed identification guide covering over 427 species, ranging from common residents to scarce passage migrants. Arranged by order and family, and colour coded tabs.
  • Light Action!: Amazing Experiments With Optics

    Vicki Cobb, Josh Cobb, Theo Cobb

    Hardcover (Harpercollins Childrens Books, Nov. 1, 1993)
    Explains what light is and explores the basic principles of optics through experiments.