Books in Science in Action: How Things Work series

How does light bend? Why do we see shadows? How far can you see? Find out the answers to these questions and more with fun experiments that show you how and why light and dark works! This title features: * Simple experiments to test basic scientific ideas * Clear explanations for every experiment * Amazing facts * Photographs and cartoons * Glossary to explain new and difficult words * Notes for parents and teachers

Why does static electricity make your hair stand on end? How is lightning made? Find out the answers to these questions and more with fun experiments that show you how and why electricity works! This title features: * Simple experiments to test basic scientific ideas * Clear explanations for every experiment * Amazing facts * Photographs and cartoons * Glossary to explain new and difficult words * Notes for parents and teachers

What makes ice melt? Which materials are the strongest? Why do some objects sink? Find out the answers to these questions and more with fun experiments to show you how different materials work! This title features: * Simple experiments to test basic scientific ideas * Clear explanations for every experiment * Amazing facts * Photographs and cartoons * Glossary to explain new and difficult words * Notes for parents and teachers

Why does air escape from an untied balloon? What stops us from floating away? Find out the answers to these questions and more with fun experiments that show you how and why different forces work! This title features: * Simple experiments to test basic scientific ideas * Clear explanations for every experiment * Amazing facts * Photographs and cartoons * Glossary to explain new and difficult words * Notes for parents and teachers