Experiments And Projects category: 324 books
Explore Rocks and Minerals!
20 Great Projects, Activities, Experiements
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2014
Explore Rocks and Minerals! offers kids ages 6–9 a fascinating introduction to geology. It investigates the geological forces that create and transform rocks, outlining the life cycle of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, and what they can tell us about the earth. It also explores fossils,...
by Susanna Daniel
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
This book for advanced readers covers everything you need to know about light, from reflection and refraction to sun- and moonlight. Step-by-step instructions suggest fun projects to do with light. Diagrams, fun fact boxes, and photographs bring the subject to life, while a glossary, an index, and...
Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids
His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2009
Featuring 21 hands-on projects that explore the scientific concepts Isaac Newton developed, this illuminating guide paints a rich portrait of the brilliant and complex man and provides young readers with a hands-on understanding of astronomy, physics, and mathematics. The activity-packed resource allows...
The Art of the Catapult
Build Greek Ballistae, Roman Onagers, English Trebuchets, And More Ancient Artillery
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2018
Calling all pumpkin chuckers, wannabe marauders, and tinkerers of all ages! Flinging things and playing at defending your own castle has never been more fun.
Whether playing at defending their own castle or simply chucking pumpkins over a fence, wannabe marauders and tinkerers will become fast acquainted...
Artificial Intelligence
Thinking Machines and Smart Robots with Science Activities for Kids
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2018
What is artificial intelligence? How is artificial intelligence going to change our lives?
“Alexa, play my favorite song! Alexa, shut the garage door!” Imagine a world in which you simply call out a request while sitting in your living room and have a small computer comply. Suddenly, the...
Bioengineering
Discover How Nature Inspires Human Designs with 25 Projects
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2016
In Bioengineering: Discover How Nature Inspires Human Designs, young readers explore designs and innovations that come from nature. Leonardo da Vinci studied birds' wings to draw his design of a man-made flying machine and engineers still look to birds when attempting to make planes more aerodynamic....
Physics
Investigate the Forces of Nature
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2014
Have you ever noticed that the physical world works in certain ways? Skateboarders use force and motion to perform tricks. If you jump up as high as you can, you'll quickly fall back to the ground. Baseball players use gravity to bring the ball back down when they throw it. When you flip a switch,...
Genetics
Breaking the Code of Your DNA
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2014
Why do children resemble their parents and siblings? Introducing young readers to the fascinating world of genetics, this educational resource presents the main concepts of the science, including what a chromosome does, how DNA is structured, and how genetic inheritance works. Students learn about...
Explore Night Science!
With 25 Great Projects
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2012
Explore Night Science! encourages 6–9 year olds to safely explore and understand what happens around the world when it is dark outside. Readers are led step by step into integrated, active explorations that uncover the science and technology of the natural and physical world that surrounds them....
Geology of the Great Plains and Mountain West
Investigate How the Earth Was Formed with 15 Projects
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2011
Answering intriguing questions such as Why does the largest river system in North America meander across the middle of the continent? and How does such a system relate to the rugged Rocky Mountains?, this fun-filled book delves into the majestic Great Plains region. The chapters concisely clarify...
Robotics
Discover the Science and Technology of the Future with 20 Projects
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2012
Once, robots were only found in science fiction books and movies. Today, robots are everywhere! They assemble massive cars and tiny computer chips. They help doctors do delicate surgery. They vacuum our houses and mow our lawns. Robot toys play with us, follow our commands, and respond to our moods....
The Motorboat Book
Build & Launch 20 Jet Boats, Paddle-Wheelers, Electric Submarines & More
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2013
There’s more than one way to power a toy boat. Electric motors, balloons, gears, water jets, belt drives, chemical reactions, steam, and even gravity can be used to propel a small ship across a pool. Also, the boats’ propellers and paddles can be side-mounted or at the stern, or even sit above...
by A. Gilbert Wright
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2014
Karl Patterson Schmidt was one of America’s most influential naturalists. In his special field of herpetology—the study of reptiles and amphibians—he made fascinating discoveries about the habits of snakes and their environment.
This biography follows his exciting career from his boyhood...
Projectile Science
The Physics Behind Kicking a Field Goal and Launching a Rocket with Science Activities for Kids
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2018
What are the forces behind ballistics? Why do rocks and rockets soar through the air in an arch?
The game is on the line. Suddenly, you hear the crack of a bat and the roar of crowd. Where will the ball land? How far will it travel? Is it a home run?
You might think that hitting a home...