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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.

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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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