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Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Language
English
Description
"Simple Machines! introduces kids to the concept of mechanical advantage and harnesses kid-power by inviting them to build machines of their own design. This book also opens eyes and minds to the diversity of machines in their lives, and sparks the imagination with challenge, humor, and achievable projects"--Publisher.
8) Janice VanCleave's A+ projects in physics: winning experiments for science fairs and extra credit
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Presents thirty sample projects that examine various principles of physics and are suitable for science fairs.
10) Robotics!
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Some people think robots exist only in our imagination, but actually, robots are all around us right now! This book offers readers an introduction to the history, mechanics, and future use of robots!
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
This title explores tools, methods, discoveries, and careers in the Astronomy field. Accompanying the main text are activities from a constellation projector to black hole art. Step-by-step crafts encourage readers to engage with what they learned, solidifying their new knowledge.
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an Imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This title provides an overview of elements and the periodic table. Text includes a simple overview of elements and examines compounds, categories of elements, periods, groups, atomic numbers, properties, isotopes, and allotropes. Information is explained using real-world examples and supported with graphics and photos. This book concludes with two simple, kid-friendly experiments.
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Heatproof, transparent, and durable, the mason jar is a science lab just waiting to be discovered. Unlock its potential with 40 dynamic experiments for budding scientists ages 8 and up. Using just a jar and a few ordinary household items, children learn to create miniature clouds, tiny tornadoes, small stalactites, and, of course, great goo and super slime! With a little ingenuity, the jar can be converted into a lava lamp, a water prism, a balloon...
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
How scientists find out how things work: First a scientist pulls together all the observations about something. Next, he or she thinks up a question that the observations don't explain. Then a hypothesis, that which someone believes to be the correct answer to the question is formed. It must be a statement that can be tested. Next, an experiment is made to test the hypothesis in which everything that happens is written down. Finally the scientist...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Bones are those hard parts of our bodies that make up our skeletons and skulls, and we need them in lots of different ways. In this book, readers learn about the bones in their bodies and why we can't live without them. And bones aren't just good for humans--many animals can't live without them, too!
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
How scientists find out how things work: First a scientist pulls together all the observations about something. Next, he or she thinks up a question that the observations don't explain. Then a hypothesis, that which someone believes to be the correct answer to the question is formed. It must be a statement that can be tested. Next, an experiment is made to test the hypothesis in which everything that happens is written down. Finally the scientist...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A kid's world is made of shapes and angles--by encouraging readers to become savvy at identifying and using the different shapes, this book serves as the perfect introduction to geometry and a way to build a strong foundation in math skills that will serve them well as they are exposed to increasingly more complicated concepts. Hands-on, design-minded projects, such as designing a tree house, offer opportunities to discover how engineers and designers...
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