BOOKS ABOUT THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES
REMEDIAL SCIENCE
SCIENCE
CONCEPT PHOTOGRAPH / ACTIVITY CARDS FROM
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A Young Scientist Investigates Series, by Terry
Jennings. These 32-page books for middle elementary children combine text-like instruction
with hands-on activities. Each section begins with a textual introduction. Then there is a
page of review questions followed by several hands-on activities and investigations.
Illustrated in both color and black and white. Contains glossary and index. Supply
limited. Titles include Young Scientist Investigates Energy, Young
Scientist Investigates Air, Young Scientist
Investigates Rocks and Soil, and Young Scientist Investigates Water.
$4.95*
each. Supply limited. OP
Young
Scientist Investigates Air. BTH-4733. $4.95*
Young
Scientist Investigates Water BTH-4734. $4.95*
Amazing Science Series from Crabtree
Publishing for ages 7-10. Books in this series introduce children to scientific
phenomena they observe in the world around them on a daily basis: Electricity,
Forces and Movement, Light, Materials, Plants, and Sound. The concepts are
explained and illustrated in exciting, large, full-color illustrations.
They are picture-book size and the print is large with lots of white space so
that young eyes won't be intimidated. Index and glossary are included to make it
easy to teach their use. There are also simple hands-on activities to get
children more involved with what they are reading.
 Bridges!
Amazing Structures to Design, Build & Test by Carol A. Johmann and E.J.
Rieth. Kids ages 7-14 learn science principles as they study the different types of
bridges; make an arch, Roman-style; test the strength of triangles versus squares; play
bridge tug-of-war to feel push, pull, and balance in action; see how shallow arches
function in raging rivers; make a real outdoor hanging bridge; spin some cable;
build a weight-bearing truss-beam bridge; hang a soaring suspension bridge and much more.
Students will choose the best bridge design for different sites; make decisions about
cost, safety, materials, and the environment; build and innovate using available
materials; and test their constructions for function and load. They will use
bridge-building basics, and as they do will discover how science and creativity come
together in the creation of the weight-bearing wonders we know as bridges. Trade paper, 96
pages. $$9.86-D
 Cartoon Guide to Physics, by Larry
Gonick and Art Huffman. The
simple, clear, and funny illustrations in this book will help anyone grasp the
explanations of velocity, acceleration, explosions, electricity, magnetism,
circuits, and even a little of the theory of relativity. This is suitable for
teen and adults. 212 indexed pages. BTH-72, 15.26-D
Chemistry for Every Kid, by Janice Van Cleave.
Contains 101 easy experiments that really work. They can be prepared safely and cheaply at
home or in the classroom. For ages 8-12. 11.95.
Cup and Saucer Chemistry, by Nathan Shalit. This
book contains 38 safe chemistry experiments for ages 7-13 using common items. The text is
easy on the eyes, with lots of white space and lots of black and white line drawings by
Charles Waterhouse. 3.56-D
Geology Rocks!: 50 Hands-on Activities to Explore the Earth, by
Cindy Blobaum. Soft cover, 96 pages, only one of which gets into the standard secular view
of the age of the earth. This is one of the most interesting presentations of
geology I've ever seen, with appealing graphics and experiments that look like fun instead
of work. Students will learn the standard geologic terms and principles, but never in
isolation from hands-on activities. This is the book I wish I'd had for my son.
BTH-4826. $9.85-D
 Gobble Up Science: Fun Activities
to Complete and Eat for Kids in Grades K-4, by Carol Johmann and Elizabeth Rieth. Observe
dissolving with Gelatin Delight. Find out if egg white is a solution or a colloid.
Discover why popcorn pops, and much more. BTH-675, $12.59-D
Health and Medicine Projects for Young Scientists, by
Karen O'Neil. Contains ideas for science projects suitable for science fairs. Topics
include health and medicine; fitness; sports and training; diet and nutrition; brain and
mind; the nature of disease; environmental health; drugs and the body; and genetics. 127
indexed pages. 6.26-D Supply limited.
Mystery Science: Case of
the Missing Lunchbox, for grades 3-5. Try this for an extra special
science activity that will break the routine while teaching students think critically as
they learn the applications for science concepts. BTH-425. $9.87-D
 Painless
Science Projects by Faith H. Brynie. For those who know they have to do
that science project but don't' know how or what to do. This book will guide you through
the necessary steps quite painlessly. You'll learn to ask good science questions and shape
them into a project that will produce interesting answers -- and your project will be more
fun because it will be original -- not something copied from a book. For middle and high
school students. 276 pages. BTH-410. $8.06-D
Physics for Every Kid, by Janice Van Cleave.
Contains 101 easy experiments in motion, heat, light, machines, and sound. 241 pages.
Glossary. For ages 8-12. 11.95.
Robots and Artificial Intelligence: A young Person's Guide to
Smart Machines, by Carol S. Lewis. This reproducible book presents current
information on robots (1990) in a form suitable for students in grades 4-7. It provides
experiments, problems, and research ideas to accompany the information presented. 64
pages. Answers to problems are provided at the end. 7.50*. Supply limited.
 Safe and Simple Electrical Experiments, by
Rudolf F. Graf. This book contains 101 entertaining experiments and projects in the areas
of static electricity, magnetism, and current electricity and electromagnetism. Each
experiment begins with a listing of the safe and inexpensive materials needed and some
introductory remarks. Then there is a step-by-step set of detailed directions and
illustrations. This is followed by a discussion of some of the sometimes astonishing
results that might be expected. Youthful readers will learn where to get electricity, and
how to store and use it in creative ways. Though experiments in this book are safe enough
for children, adults who know little about electricity might also enjoy it. Over
150 illustrations. First published in 1964 under the title The Safe and
Simple Book of Electricity. 117 pages. BTH-4809. $7.16-D.
 Science Arts:
Discovering Science Through Art Experiences by MaryAnn Kohl and Jean
Potter. Bright Ring Publishing, 1993. For children 3-10. The activities in
this book will work both at home and in a classroom. They are designed to awaken
the imagination, challenge the mind, and delight the artist and scientist within
each child. The art experiences are also like science experiments, and the
science related to each project is explained in a box on the bottom of each
project page. A chart of contents indicates the area of science covered, the
season best suited for the project, an age suggestion, the art techniques used,
amount of preparation needed, difficulty level, and more. Topics covered are
water and air; light and sight; motion and energy; reaction and matter; and
nature and earth. There are over 100 activities in all, including projects such
as crystal bubbles, dancing rabbits, building beans, magnetic rubbing, stencil
leaves, magic cabbage, marble sculpture, paint pendulum, ice structures, the
volcano, bottle optics, chromatography, straw painting, frozen paper,
marshmallow tower, spaghetti painting, invisible paint, sculptured pretzels,
sand drawings, and many more. 142 pages. BTH-3503. $14.36-D
Science Fair, by Randee Blair and Barb Smith.
This is a Dandy Lion publication intended to be used with grades 4-8. The 48 reproducible
pages contain everything necessary for the planning and producing of a science fair. The
first section contains organizational notes for the adults planning the event. The next
section contains student pages with entry forms, proposals, rules, topics, sample of
experiment questions, projects, and displays, a time schedule, the scientific method, and
criteria for judging. The last section consists of judge's pages, letters, and
certificates. 48 pages. 8.05-D
 Science
for Living: Physical Science, by Jewel Varnado. A Steck-Vaughn worktext for
grades 7-9. Brings science to life with its complete, concise presentations and
descriptions of science related jobs. Also discusses current issues involving physical
science. Bound in answer key. 112 pages. Covers force and energy, thermal energy and heat,
magnetism and electricity, light, sound, matter, and radioactivity. Black and white
illustrations and diagrams. AC#84. $11.06
Science Magic Series: Fun Magic Tricks with Scientific
Explanations. These books are geared to students in grade three and up who envision
themselves as wanna-be magicians. The books begins with instructions on preparing routines
and props, so that students are really thinking in terms of tricks rather than
experiments. Photos show children in costumes performing the tricks as in a show. Readers
are instructed in what they will need for each trick, the science behind the trick, and
how to prepare for the trick. Print and color illustrations are large enough to be
comfortable for a primary child. A sneaky way to teach science. 30 pages, with index and
glossary. 4.46-D each. Titles available include Science Magic with Light, Science
Magic with Air, and Science Magic with Magnets. Supply limited.
 Science
Wizardry for Kids by Margaret Kendra and Phyllis Williams. Barron's
Educational, plastic comb binding for easy use. More than 200 safe, fun, easy-to-perform
experiments teach kids basic concepts of physics and chemistry. Experiments deal with the
environment, with fooling the senses, and magic tricks with colors and light. Amusing
illustrations throughout. Kids learn to prove the existence of things they cant' see,
perform magic tricks with colors and lights, create effects that trick the eyes and taste
buds, and much more. Paperback / 320 Pages / Cat. #BAR-47664 / $13.46-D
 Science Yellow
Pages for Students and Teachers, Incentive Publications, 1988. This is a
comprehensive reference for science and science fairs. It contains checklists,
tables, diagrams, lists, formulas, and other useful resources for anyone
studying science from the middle grades on up. Covers general science, life
science, physical science, and earth science. Contains the Periodic Table of the
Elements, lists of questions for student investigations, a list of scientists
and inventors, a checklist for teachers planning science fairs, the Beaufort
Scale of Wind Strength, science terms and definitions, and much, much more. 63
pages.BTH-430. $9.86-D.
 Sports Science for Young People, by George Barr.
This book examines the principles underlying baseball, football, basketball, and other
sports. It explains how certain principles of physics can affect a player's ability to
perform. 159 indexed pages. BTH-431. $3.56-D
Space Guides from Teacher Created Resources:
For grades 5 and up. These lively books contain stunning photography and simple,
annotated diagrams that will engage readers who are interested in space --
what's there, how to get there, and how to explore it. Each book has a glossary
and index. 32 pages each. Books without BTH numbers can be special ordered. Here
are the titles:
Space Guides: Discovering the Solar System by Peter Grego: describes
the formation of the solar system, the sun, the planets, and asteroids and dwarf
planets. BTH-5373. $5.39-D
Space Guides: Discovering the Universe. $5.39-D
Space Guides: Exploring the Earth. $5.39-D
 Space
Guides: Exploring the Moon by Peter Grego: Describes how the moon
was made, its seas and craters, the cracks in its crusts,the top ten lunar
features, solar eclipses, probes to the moon, walking on the moon, and moon
exploration. BTH-5374. $5.39-D
 Space
Guides: Voyage Through Space by Peter Grego: Describes rocket
power, close views of the moon, asteroids, space travel, solftlanders, rovers,
human space flight, lunar adventures, Skylab and the Space Shuttle, and the
International Space Station. BTH-5375. $5.39-D
Stuck on Magnets: An Integrated Activity Unit,
by Ed Catherall, published by Incentive. This reproducible thematic unit provides a
comprehensive and refreshing approach to learning about the properties and varied uses of
magnets. The activities incorporate a variety of thinking and communication skills that
encompass varied learning styles. Some activities are for groups, and others for
individuals. There are 32 activities in all, and they are recommended for the upper
elementary and middle school grades. Illustrated with black and white drawings. 33 pages.
4.46-D.
Usborne Science Books:
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Technology,
Engineering, and Computers
 Wonders of Science Series
from Steck Vaughn by Joan S. Gottlieb. The books in this series give poor readers a chance
to succeed in science. The high-interest lessons are presented at second-third grade
reading level with B/W photos and diagrams to illustrate concepts and add the visual
dimension that many of these students need. The students have access to complete core
science content at a level they can handle. Hands-on activities in student books help make
learning active. The glossary and index help students find definitions and locate specific
topics. Please click link above for available titles and pricing.
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