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Books in Start with Science series

  • Seeds Go, Seeds Grow

    Mark Andrew Weakland

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Dec. 1, 2010)
    Does a towering sunflower fit inside a tiny seed? Where do seeds come from? What makes them grow? Discover the amazing science of seeds in Seeds Go, Seeds Grow.
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  • Plants

    Ontario Science Centre, Ray Boudreau

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, June 30, 1994)
    Why do potatoes have eyes? Can a garden grow without dirt? What's that blue stuff that grows on bread? Children ask a lot of questions about the world and what it's made of. Plants contains 13 carefully chosen experiments from the Ontario Science Centre. With minimal supervision, children explore how plants grow and why they need water, sunlight and soil. The Starting with Science series combines easy-to-do experiments with easy-to-understand explanations.
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  • Loud and Quiet

    Jack Challoner

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Introduces the concept of sound by answering questions the reader may have about loud and quiet things; provides activities which illustrate the concepts.
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  • Forces and Motion

    Sally Hewitt

    Hardcover (Chrysalis Children's Books, Jan. 1, 2003)
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  • 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.
  • Hot and Cold

    Jack Challoner

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, April 1, 1998)
    None
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  • 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.
  • Simple Machines

    Deborah Hodge, Ray Boudreau

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Jan. 1, 1998)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Includes an assortment of activities using such simple machines as pulleys and levers.
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  • Simple Machines

    Deborah Hodge

    Paperback (Heinemann Library, March 3, 1998)
    None
  • Tastes Good!

    Sally Hewitt

    Library Binding (Black Rabbit Books, July 30, 2005)
    Provides information on the sense of taste.
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  • Push and Pull

    Jack Challoner

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Introduces the basic concepts of pushing and pulling in different situations
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