too. Kids have seen all the tricks, and they’re tired of science fair books that show them (yawn) how to make the “been there, done that” volcano or a boring model of the solar system. Here are experiments they really want to do, on subjects such as slime, magic sand, video games, mummies, dog germs, horoscopes, bicycles, and more. The whole science fair experience is broken down into small, manageable steps, so youngsters won’t feel overwhelmed. All safety precautions are taken, with notes on parental supervision, when necessary. The author lives in Asheville, NC.  (less)

book! With the McGraw-Hill Big Book of Science Activities, you'll be able to show the grownups in your life and your friends a thing or two about how the galaxy, the world, and nearly everything in it works! You'll learn real laws of chemistry and physics, principles of animal and plant biology, geology and geography, meteorology (the study of weather), and astronomy! A collection of the best activities from the popular ""Science for Kids"" series. Each experiment takes less than half an hour. Uses only easy-to-find materials like bottle caps and liquid detergent. Offers step-by-step instructions and simple explanations that illustrate the science behind the projects. Includes a special section on science fair projects!"  (less)

box to a nest full of baby swallows. . .here are simple instructions for creating inviting, easy-to-make feeders and havitats that will attract insects, birds, squirrels, bats, frogs, and other small creatures. Many of the projects use recycled materials. These enjoyable science-based activities are accompanied by attractive illustrations and amazing anecdotes, facts, and insights into the lifestyle of creatures.Bring a little wildlife into your life! Now kids can go really wild! Make a nest box for swallows; Create a pond with a trashcan lid; Mix your own bird feed; Grow flowers for butterflies and hummingbirds. It's easy, it's fun, and it brings wildlife right to you, even if you live ina city! Here are 31 kid-friendly projects that teach about the little creatures all around us.  (less)

having fun. Many experiments include high-interest ideas to get young people involved in science fairs. Students can ace their next science project or test using magic and toys!  (less)

word...literally. So get ready to dive (and splash, sink, and sail too). You asked for it, after all. Wacky Water Fun with Science features everything (even the kitchen sink) you'll ever need to totally immerse yourself in all things wet, wild, and altogether wonderful. Inspiring curious kids to find their own answers and solutions to all their questions about the wonderful world of water, this lively and educational collection of projects promises hours of slippery fun at home, at school--even at the beach! Ideal for kids 10 and up, these fascinating projects include: building waterwheels and turbines; making a miniature salty ocean; blowing bubbles and studying water's surface tension; experimenting with buoyancy, pressure, and temperature; constructing wind-powered, balloon-powered, and battery-powered boats; building your own water clocks and underwater viewers. With Wacky Water Fun with Science, tomorrow's sailors, oceanographers, and water engineers can literally get their feet (and everything else!) wet as they discover the exhilaration and rewards of independent exploration. Sobey's latest treasury also features invaluable navigational aids that guarantee maximum results, detailed explanations of the physical principles involved, and suggestions for transforming the activities into prize-winning science fair projects. So roll up your sleeves, take a deep breath, and brace yourself for a tidal wave of hydro-powered learning excitement with Wacky Water Fun withScience.Kids have a natural desire to learn and experiment, said Sobey, a University of Washington instructor and author of several science book, including the newly published Wacky Water Fun with Science and Fantastic Flying Fun with Science. If parents foster that, then kids w@0œ(õÂ? ÿ¾Û€  (less)

to make like a Wright Brother and start hurtling across the friendly skies.Propelling kids to find their own answers and solutions to all their questions about the wonderful world of aerodynamics, this brain-building collection of science demonstrations and projects offers a foolproof flight plan for fun, both at home and at school. Ideal for kids 10 and up, these fascinating projects include: *Build and ride a smooth-gliding hovercraft*Test the laws of gracity with planes and helicopters you build*Design, build, and fling safe boomerangs*Measure the lift-to-rag ratio of paper airplanes*Make and launch high-speed rocketsWith Fantastic Flying Fun with Science, budding pilots and physicists will log invaluable hours of exhilirating, independent exploration and discovery. This latest Ed Sobey treasur also features demonstration tips that guarantee maximum results, detailed explanations of the physical principles involved, and suggestions for transforming the activities into prize-winning science fair projects.So commence with the countdown, put on your learning helmut, and triple-check all your creative instruments. Fantastic flying Fun with Science is a one-way, nonstop journey into an awesome world of spinning, rocketing, soaring excitement!  (less)

school science teach Tom Robinson shows you how to expand your scientific horizons - from biology to chemistry to physics to outer space. You'll discover answers to questions like: Is it possible to blow up a balloon without actually blowing into it? What is inside coins? Can a magnet ever be "turned off"? Do toilets always flush in the same direction? Can a swimming pool be cleaned with just the breath of one person? Get ready to enter the laboratory and learn how to conduct cool experiments, understand scientific terms like "photosynthesis," and know fun facts like how many latex balloons per day can be made from a rubber tree. Each section has a great science fair project, complete with all the details you need to wow your teachers and friends. You won't want to wait for a rainy day or your school's science fair to test these cool experiments for yourself!  (less)

help teachers, thanks to clear explanations of physiological principles, simple procedures and materials lists, and ""Science in Action"" boxes that link classroom experiments to real life."  (less)

a carefully controlled environment. They'll make their own culture media and determine which is more effective at inhibiting the growth of bacteria: an antiseptic, a disinfectant, or plain soap and water. They will delight in collecting and comparing night-flying versus day-flying insects and learn how to clone a mushroom from a piece of its own tissue. Plenty of background information is provided, along with fun facts, a glossary, and wonderful Web sites to explore.  (less)

promotes the understanding of real science.Twenty prizewinning projects from top national competitions are included: -- How to make the best chocolate-chip cookies -- scientifically!-- Do lefties have slower reaction times than right-handers?-- Does grass grow faster if you cut it short? And more!Kids will love the hip, engaging text, filled with fascinating trivia and wacky science jokes, as well as the very funny illustrations. Solid science presented in a compelling manner makes this a stellar addition to the category."  (less)

airplanes for distance, and zapping “smell pollution.” There are more winning science fair projects in here than in any other book.BRBRBRWin the science fair, learn about the world, and have fun all at the same time! This great, big, exciting collection of projects allows kids to feel the exhilaration of exploring the environment, energy, flight, space, and astronomy. Using easily available materials, students can show off their smarts by comparing evaporation indoors and out, predicting weather by wind direction, and designing paper airplanes for distance. They'll be amazed at what they can do!BRBR·IChange the sun's light into heat energy/I: Take one hot day, ice cubes, a clear-colored soda, and some cola. Will the ice melt more quickly in the cola or the light drink?BR·IShake, rattle, and germinate/I: Break down seed coats to understand how plants grow.BR·IZap smell pollution/I: By finding out why unwanted odors (like onion) stay in the air, children will sniff out ways to eliminate them, too.BRBRThere are more winning science fair projects in here than you'll find in any other book!BRBR  (less)

and astronomy. You'll be able to exhibit and explain the moon's motions, star patterns, how the sun casts shadows, paper airplanes designed for distance, gravity's effect on light, light pollution, maps of the north and south skies, the effect of sunlight on color, the practical benefits of space research, and 44 more. Work with kites, parachutes, balloons, bubbles, compasses, binoculars, telescopes -- all of them basic and ordinary things, all of them sure to inspire you to get involved in the excitement and fun of science and to win that next science fair!  (less)