Simple Physics Experiments with Everyday Materials


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Includes over sixty simple experiments which provide information about heat, air, light, sound, gravity, and more.




Amazing Science Experiments with Everyday Materials


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More than sixty simple physics experiments that can safely be done with materials around the house.




Entertaining Science Experiments with Everyday Objects


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A prominent popular science writer presents simple instructions for 100 illustrated experiments. Memorable, easily understood experiments illuminate principles related to astronomy, chemistry, physiology, psychology, mathematics, topology, probability, acoustics, other areas.




Physics Experiments for Children


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Directions for many simple physics experiments, including descriptions of necessary equipment, principles, techniques and safety precautions.




365 More Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials


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Presents a variety of activities, projects, and experiments that help to illustrate and explain all sorts of scientific principles.




Simple Chemistry Experiments with Everyday Materials


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Take some jars, frozen-food trays, plastic cups and spoons, salt, water, sugar, vinegar, and baking soda, and you have the basis for a chemistry lab. Make up a batch of sweet maple sugar candy or mouth-puckering pickles to demonstrate chemical changes in sugar and salt. With dozens of exciting experiments to work on in this book, using materials found around the house, you'll become a chemistry whiz in no time.




365 More Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials


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Image an entire year full of clever, fun, and educational science experiments! 365 More Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials brings you and your family a fully-illustrated handbook that is "perfect for formal instructional settings or entertaining curious minds with scientific fundamentals" (Booklist). Whether it's for a quick science fair project or an impromptu rainy-day activity with friends, this book is written for kids ages 9 through 12, with DIY environmentally friendly ideas that teach concepts such as gravity, electricity, magnification, magnetism, oxidation, and so much more. Everyday materials like soap, paper, water, and common food items like lemons and potatoes are transformed into keys to the world of wonder that is science. Learn basic physics with a bottle and a coin; explore biochemistry and nutrition with cooking (and eating!); design a rocket; learn about time, timekeeping and develop new record-keeping skills ideal for the budding scientists and writers. Packed with more than 1,000 illustrations and step-by-step instructions, 365 More Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials brings core concepts into focus with a fun, family-friendly approach.




The Mixed-Up Chameleon


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The chameleon's life was not very exciting until the day it discovered it could change not only its color but its shape and size,too. When it saw the wonderful animals in the zoo, it immediately wanted to be like them -- and ended up like all of them at once -- with hilarious results.




Simple Experiments in Time


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What makes time tick? With these dozens of experiments, budding scientists will happily pass the hours investigating all its wonders. They’ll learn how to tell time using the sun, moon, and stars; make their own hourglass and candle timekeeper; and learn how clocks and watches operate. Fun-filled activities include creating a model of the International Date Line and constructing a cereal box planetarium, plus there are intriguing answers to such questions as whether we’ll ever be able to travel through time.




101 Physics Tricks


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Provides information on such topics as gravity, friction, sound, magnetism, light, heat, and energy and includes activities and experiments illustrating various principles.