Wednesday, April 25, 2012

GOOD READ ON EXPLOSIVES!!

Everyone's favorite little Brainwaves are back-and this time they're making an incredible journey into SCIENCE! Lighthearted illustrations and funny, punny commentary guide the reader through the scientific method, science history, and the big three: physics, chemistry, and biology. Entertaining yet educational, The Most Explosive Science Book in the Universe...By the Brainwaves is the perfect book for any budding scientist.


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GOOD READ ON SOLID, LIQUID,GASES!

Solids, Liquids and Gases has 13 experiments carefully chosen by the Ontario Science Centre. With minimal supervision, children can explore the three states of matter, what makes each state unique and how matter changes from a solid to a liquid to a gas through evaporation, condensation, melting and freezing. Filled with bright photographs, the Starting with Science series provides valuable lessons about basic science for five to eight year olds.


SITE: http://www.amazon.com/Solids-Liquids-Gases-Starting-Science/dp/1550744011/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335397787&sr=1-4

GOOD READ ON ASTRONOMY!

Aliens, space ships, constellations, oh my! "The Everything Kids' Astronomy Book" will give kids all of the information they need to know about the sun, moon, stars and planets. With 30 puzzles and activities, "The Everything Kids' Astronomy Book" offers astronomers-in-training information, facts and trivia about: galaxies like the Milky Way and the Big Bang Theory; the sun, its energy and it's 20,000-50,000 Farenheit-degree surface; the earth, gravity and how comets and asteroid impacts change the surface of the planets; why Mars is so hot and what those rings around Saturn are; and, the mystery of Pluto and how to identify constellations.




SITE: http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Kids-Astronomy-Book--this-world/dp/1598695444/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335397714&sr=1-1

GOOD READ- SCIECNE DICTIONARY!





Science Dictionary for Kids provides hundreds of science terms with kid-friendly definitions and illustrations, perfect for any teacher of science or parent helping a child with science homework. From the basic science equipment, to the physical sciences, to Earth science, kids can flip to one of eight science categories to find the definitions they need.
The perfect reference for kids and their parents and teachers, the easy-to-follow definitions in this guide will help with any science assignment, project, or experiment. Most definitions include an illustrated version to increase comprehension.
Science Dictionary for Kids also includes a handy reference guide section, complete with commonly used formulas, measurement conversions, charts detailing household chemicals and acids and bases, instructions for using science equipment safely, tips on following the scientific process, and information on graphing results and data. This book needs to be on every child's desk!

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GOOD READ ON EXPERIMENTS!

Science writer Neil Ardley shows how you can use everyday objects to explore the basic principles of science with 101 exciting step-by-step experiments that are safe and easy to do at home.


SITE: http://www.amazon.com/Great-Science-Experiments-Neil-Ardley/dp/0756619181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335397631&sr=1-1

GOOD READ FOR HANDS ON FUN!

Explains the advantages of using the box offense which, when properly executed, can pressure an opposing team into submission. Along with a written explanation of box offense strategies are hundreds of diagrams illustrating plays that can be used on fast breaks, against zone and man-to-man defensive sets, and in other special situations. Brown concludes with some tips on scouting other teams and what to look for when preparing for an opponent.


SITE: http://www.amazon.com/The-Kids-Science-Book-Experiences/dp/0913589888/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335397577&sr=1-3

GOOD READ ON SIMPLE EXPERIMENTS!

Make lightning in your room! Keep paper dry under water! Lose weight by going upstairs! See colors that aren't there! Experience the magic of science with these quick, easy experiments and activities from Jean Potter. You can complete each activity in ten fun-filled minutes or less. Clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations help you get it right every time. The projects help you learn about everything from why eggs aren't round to how submarines surface and submerge. You will find most of the required materials already in your home, backyard, or neighborhood, and you can perform the experiments practically anywhere. The 108 activities in this book cover twelve different subject areas, including air, animals, energy, gravity, magnetism, light, the human body, and much more. You'll make a rainbow right on your floor, pop a balloon with a magnifying glass, make a coffee can roll back to you after you've pushed it away, and bend water as it streams from your faucet--all with the help of a leading educator. Children Ages 8-12


SITE: http://www.amazon.com/Science-Seconds-Kids-Experiments-Minutes/dp/0471044563/ref=sr_1_11?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335397419&sr=1-11

GOOD READ ON SCIENCE FACTS!

Why do we have eyebrows? What's a black hole and what happens if you fall into one? What's the fastest a human is capable of running? Why do wet fingers stick to metal in the freezer? Where is the deepest point on Earth? Divided by subject area - humans, animals, environment/nature, technology, and space - and written in an upbeat manner, each answer is accompanied by either a photo or an illustration to show the reasons why. Of course, "Time for Kids" goes beyond answering the question by dipping into the science or history to further explain the answer in an easy-to-follow, straightforward manner. This is a must -have book to satisfy the most curious of kids and provokes a great way to encourage interest and knowledge about a wide range of subjects, as well as to stimulate reading. Kids will be desperate to share what they've learned with their parents, teachers, and friends...and anyone else who will listen.




SITE: http://www.amazon.com/TIME-Kids-BIG-Book-Why/dp/1603208429/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335397419&sr=1-3

GOOD READ ON EXPERIMENTS!





Science has never been so easy - or so much fun! With The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household items and you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested science experiments. High 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!
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GOOD READ!



-Ideal for early graders.
-Over 40 experiments to try.
-Step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow.
-All projects use everyday materials.
-Explains the relevance of the experiments to real life.
-Results that will surprise children and adults alike.
-Spiral bound so the book can lie flat, making it easy to use.
-Ideal for early graders.
-Over 40 experiments to try.
-Step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow.
-All projects use everyday materials.
-Explains the relevance of the experiments to real life.
-Results that will surprise children and adults alike.
-Spiral bound so the book can lie flat, making it easy to use.


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