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Introduces readers to the basic elements of the solar system with over 25 hands-on building projects and activities. Learn about the sun, the planets and their moons, meteors and comets, and the amazing tools that astronomers and astronauts have used to study the solar system over the years.

2) Backyard ballistics: build potato cannons, paper match rockets, Cincinnati fire kites, tennis ball mortars, and more dynamite devices

Author

Gurstelle, William

Publisher

Chicago Review Press

Pub. Date

2012

Language

English

Formats

Description

This updated and expanded step-by-step guide enables ordinary folks to construct more than 13 awesome ballistic devices using inexpensive household or hardware store materials. Clear instructions, diagrams, and photographs show how to build projects ranging from the simple, a match-powered rocket, to the more complex, a tabletop catapult, to the classic, the infamous potato cannon, to the offbeat, a Cincinnati fire kite.

3) Junk drawer engineering: 25 construction challenges that don't cost a thing

Author

Mercer, Bobby

Series

Junk Drawer Science

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Children love challenges, especially ones that involve hands-on experimentation and friendly competition. Can they build a bridge using only pasta and glue, one that a toy car can drive both under and over, and is sturdy enough to carry a considerable weight? Can they construct a "roller coaster" from recycled cardboard tubes in which the marble "car" jumps a track to land safely at its final destination? And can they create a device to safely catch...

4) Build it: invent new structures and contraptions

Author

Enz, Tammy

Series

Invent It

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook

Description

"Explains the principles of inventing and provides photo-illustrated instructions for making a variety of structures and contraptions"--Provided by publisher.

5) Candy experiments

Author

Leavitt, Loralee

Language

English

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I Want Candy!

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Candy is more than a sugary snack. With candy, you can become a scientific detective. You can test candy for secret ingredients, peel the skin off candy corn, or float an "m" from M&M's. You can spread candy dyes into rainbows, or pour rainbow layers of colored water. You'll learn how to turn candy into crystals, sink marshmallows, float taffy, or send soda spouting skyward. You can even make your own lightning. Candy Experiments teaches kids a...

6) Backyard biology: investigate habitats outside your door with 25 projects

Author

Latham, Donna

Series

Build It Yourself

Publisher

Nomad Press

Language

English

Formats

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(Querida Lee).Kid science

"...Invites children ages 9 and up to investigate living things, especially in yards, parks, nature areas, and playgrounds. Trivia and fun facts bring animals, plants, and microorganisms to life, in all their wonder."--Back cover.

7) Backyard science experiments

Author

Pearce, Q. L

Series

Publisher

Roxbury Park/Lowell House Juvenile

Pub. Date

c1999

Language

English

8) Eye-opening Earth science activities

Author

Iyer, Rani

Series

Curious Scientists

Language

English

Formats

Description

Investigate the world of earth science by experimenting with water erosion, the rock cycle, and more.

9) Stay curious and keep exploring: next level : 50 bigger, bolder science experiments to do with the whole family

Author

Calandrelli, Emily

Language

English

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Description

Tor Classics
Calico Illustrated Classics
Complete classics

"A new book of 50 bigger, bolder, next-level STEAM experiments for the whole family, including even more diverse science biographies and stories, from Emily Calandrelli, host of Netflix's Emily's Wonder Lab and author of the national bestseller Stay Curious and Keep Exploring"--

10) The invisible man

Author

Wells, H. G

Series

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 9

Language

English

Formats

Book, Audiobook CD, eAudiobook, eBook

Description

With an all-new illustrations, experience this classic pioneering tale of science fiction by H.G. Wells. West Sussex. A mysterious man in a long-sleeved trench coat, gloves, and a wide-brimmed hat arrives at Mr. and Mrs. Hall's inn. His face is almost entirely concealed (much like most of his personality and identity), except for a fake pink nose. He keeps to himself, working in his rooms during the day, only leaving at night. Griffin's peculiar...

11) Experiment central: understanding scientific principles through projects

Publisher

U-X-L

Pub. Date

c2000

Language

English

Description

We've Got Chemistry, Baby!

Demonstrates scientific concepts by means of experiments, including step-by-step instructions, lists of materials, troubleshooter's guide, and interpretation and explanation of the results.

12) Dad's book of awesome science experiments: from boiling ice and exploding soap to erupting volcanoes and launching rockets, 30 inventive experiments to excite the whole family!

Author

Adamick, Mike

Language

English

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Formats

Description

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2
Let's-read-and-find-out science. Stage 2

Don't get caught off guard by your kids' science questions! You and your family can learn all about the ins and outs of chemistry, biology, physics, the human body, and our planet with Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments. From Rock Candy Crystals to Magnetic Fields, each of these fun science projects features easy-to-understand instructions that can be carried out by even the youngest of lab partners, as well as awesome, full-color photographs...

13) What makes a magnet?

Author

Branley, Franklyn M

Series

Language

English

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Describes how magnets work and includes instructions for making a magnet and a compass.

14) Ada Twist's big project book for stellar scientists

Author

Beaty, Andrea

Language

English

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Description

"For curious young minds who ask why? how? what? when? and then why? again and again, the bestselling team behind Ada Twist, Scientist has developed a STEM project book based on the beloved character. Ada herself will take readers through the scientific method and introduce them to some of her favorite sciences, including chemistry, botany, astronomy, and environmental science. Budding scientists will solve everyday mysteries and come to think more...

15) Science experiments with sound & music

Author

Levine, Shar

Publisher

Sterling Pub

Pub. Date

[2002]

Language

English

16) Experiments with weather

Author

Tocci, Salvatore

Series

True book

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

c2003

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

17) Making a raft for the Three billy goats gruff

Author

Gagliardi, Sue

Series

Fairy tale science

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Description

"The billy goats gruff had to outsmart the troll to cross a bridge, but could have avoided him entirely if they had built a raft. This book discusses the science of rafts, including a project to build and test your own raft, and includes an "In the Real World" feature"--

18) Experiment central: understanding scientific principles through projects

Publisher

U-X-L

Pub. Date

Language

English

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