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The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book: Boil Ice, Float Water, Measure Gravity-Challenge the World Around You! (Everything Kids Series)

Tom Robinson

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Total reviews: 22 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great teaching tool 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This book contains a well rounded selection of projects for kids so they can experiment with a wide range of science topics. They are all easy to complete and understand and have a good specific message and illustrate scientific ideas very well.

Editorial Review:

The Everything "RM" Kids' series is being relaunched at a phenomenal new price! They're the same great quality you've come to expect, still packed with tons of activities and puzzles in two-color -- now with a lower price that everyone can appreciate! Stock up on these perennial bestsellers that keep your kids active and engaged. The wide scope of subject material -- from jokes to science experiments -- appeals to kids all across the country. And parents and teachers love that the books provide responsible, educational information, while being so much fun that the kids love learning! From discovering why a sunset is red, to becoming a young entrepreneur, to learning new jokes to keep the whole family laughing, kids really love these Everything "RM" Kids' books!

World of the Microscope (Science & Experiments Series)

Corinne Stockley, Chris Oxlade

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Our sons answer 5 out of 5 stars.
32 of 33 people found this review helpful.

While looking to educate my adopted Chinese son ... only in this country for two years, I noticed his interest in life sciences and chemestry. So, we bought him his first Microscope for this Christmas and were trying to figure out how we can teach him the many things/uses we had forgotten in 42 years since my school days. Well ..... this book is the perfect answer. Not only does it explain the microscope, but it gives great experiments and things to build from household items as tools to carry my son further than I could. The writting will be a little dense per page for his understanding, but any good parent that will use this to help their child will be able to take that child to high knowledge and functionality in the microscope realm.

Editorial Review:

World of the Microscope [Book Series: Science Experiments] Educational Development Book A fascinating, hands-on introduction to using microscopes, this book is packed with exciting projects which reveal the amazing detail of the world around us. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions for techniques such as lighting, mounting, sectioning and staining show how to get the best from a microscope. The World of the Microscope also investigates the applications of microscopes in science and industry. (". there is something on every page to delight the eye and absorb the mind." - Times Educational Supplement) World of the Microscope: Information Book Series: Science Experiments Book Author: C. Oxlade & C. Stockley Ages: 10 - 16 years Size of book: 8 x 10 inches Pages: 48 ISBN: 978-0-7460-0289-6 Manufacturer: Educational Development Corp. Mfg itm num: 2890 Book Type: Paperback

Pop Bottle Science

Lynn Brunelle

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Pop Bottle Science � The perfect miniature science lab Even if you don�t know a thing about science, parents find as much fun as kids in these easy, quick, and fully scientific experiments. Make a volcano, quick-sand, barometer, thermometer, trombone, compass, walkie-talkie, lava lamp! Kids love the cool activities & clever inventions... Kids can design a volcano & watch it erupt. Create a tornado-maker & see how twisters work. Make quicksand -is it solid or liquid? Observe photosynthesis in action. Simulate Jupiter's giant red spot, investigate buoyancy, demonstrate inertia, & discover the Bernoulli principle which allows planes to fly & so much more! Each experiment begins with a challenge & ends with an explanation of the scientific principles involved. The included guidebook is genuine delight to read in its made-for-kids format. 79 amazing, kid-friendly experiments & a fun book... One unique package. Pop Bottle Science A Science Activity & Book Set 79 Amazing, Kid-Friendly Experiments Kit Includes Materials Needed for Experiments Meaningful 96 Page Full-Color Book With Graphics & Learning Extensions (Written by 4 time award winning writer for Bill Nye The Science Guy... Impressive.) Ages 8+

Explorabook: A Kid's Science Museum in a Book (Klutz)

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

This was My First Science Book! 5 out of 5 stars.
15 of 17 people found this review helpful.

I am 20 years old now and I still remember when I got this book and read it for the first time. It made science so cool and was a great way to show kids how science can be cool. I actually just found this book in a big stack and decided to look it up on Amazon. GREAT to hear they still sell it. I recommend this book to every kid!

My first science text book! 5 out of 5 stars.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.

Ah, EMS sold these for a short stint in the early 90s (1992 or so). This was such a great book for the beginning experimenter, in fact some topics have stuck in my mind and helped me on science topics i'll tackle later in life...e.g. noone in my AP chem class knew what 'agar' was!

Also my first science book, highly recommended. 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 9 people found this review helpful.

Like another reviewer, I recently found this on my shelf and was curious to see whether it was in print. I'm 22 now and must've been around 8 when I got it.

I'm in University now, studying software engineering, and I have to say that this book really spurred my interest in science. It comes with so many cool things, a magnet, agar, diffraction grating, and a fresnel lens.

Highly recommend this to parents, aunts, and uncles looking for an awesome gift for a youngster in the family. The kid won't be disappointed once they get into it after expecting an action figure or video game.

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A hands-on science museum, squeezed between the covers of a book. Tons of experiments are featured, and nearly all of them can be done right on the spot, using the magnifying lens, magnet, agar and other bound-in apparatus. 100 pages. Full color. Awards: Parents' Choice Gold Award.Age: 8,9,10,11,12 Manufacturer: Klutz

The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science: 64 Daring Experiments for Young Scientists

Sean Connolly

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What could be more fun for kids than to have the kind of rip-roaring good time that harkens back to pre-video game, pre-computer days? Introducing 64 valuable science experiments that snap, crackle, pop, ooze, crash, boom, and stink! From Marshmallows on Steroids to Home-Made Lightning, the Sandwich Bag Bomb to Giant Air Cannon, The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science awakens kids' curiosity while demonstrating scientific principles like osmosis, air pressure, and Newton's Third Law of Motion.

Kids will love performing these experiments, which use common household ingredients and equipment, in front of an audience or for themselves (though many require adult supervision). Entries are categorized into seven chapters according to scientific theme and are written in a simple-to-follow recipe format. each includes a detailed explanation of the scientific principle involved and a "Take Care!" section with special tips. The book's design and illustrations recall the pulp fiction look of science magazines from the days when space travel was still considered sci-fi, while the author's voice is wry and a bit conspiratorial. He assumes his readers are clever and never coddles them. Drop Mentos into a bottle of diet soda and stand back as a geyser erupts! Launch a rocket made from a film canister! Encase your little brother in a giant soap bubble! For young scientists—and the young at heart—this book is a blast. Literally.

Everything Kids’ Magical Science Experiments Book: Dazzle your friends and family by making magical things happen! (Everything Kids Series)

Tom Robinson

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great for kids of all ages! 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

We have both books from this author and both are outstanding. The activities in this book are entertaining for both our kids. Almost every activity involves a creative experiment with materials found around the house. There are follow up questions for many of the experiments that make them science fair appropriate.

In general, though, the experiments in this book are good fun. It interesting to see what can be done with science!

This author has hit another home run!

Editorial Review:

Want to make things disappear? Change salt to sugar? Create slime using items found in your kitchen?

Well, with The Everything Kids' Magical Science Experiments Book, you can do just that--and more! Filled with more than 50 science experiments that bend the rules of time, space, and logic, The Everything Kids' Magical Science Experiments Book shows you how to unlock the mysteries of science and "magic" so you can:

• Create invisible ink
• Build a "genie in a bottle"
• Make a fog chamber
• Make a person stay seated, just by using your pinky finger
• Seal a punctured balloon with a penny
• Turn Mentos candy into soda

Packed with 30 highly conductive puzzles, The Everything Kids' Magical Science Experiments Book is the perfect tool for anyone who wants to make "magic"--with science!

365 Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials

E. Richard Churchill, Louis V. Loeschnig, Muriel Mandell

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Fabulously fun resource! 5 out of 5 stars.
47 of 47 people found this review helpful.

I purchased this book for the science division of our home schooling studies. It is laid out very well and it's easy to understand.

Using materials most people have around the house you can simply flip to the beginning and follow the headings for ideas.

What can you use straws for? Try out the section on "Clutching at Straws", make an Oboe, balance scale, spear a potato, etc.

Would you like to know other uses for lemon juice? Start on page 36. Keep going- check out soap suds, strings, paper cups, experiments with temperature, etc.

Basically you get it, you could spend many great minutes or hours teaching your kids through hands on learning.

Many of these can be done by an older child with very little help- a perfect solution to the "I'm bored" problem.

Please- turn of the TV, electronic games. etc. and let them use their brains- actively.

This is a wonderful book, one that every household would benefit from.

Editorial Review:

Illustrated by Frances Zweifel. The fundamentals of science are brought to life in a year's worth of fun and educational hands-on experiments that can be performed easily and inexpensively at home.

Science Experiments You Can Eat: Revised Edition

Vicki Cobb

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Get your kids excited about science! 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

We discovered the original 1974 version of this book in our school library. After a quick perusal, we realized it was a fantastically fun way to teach kids science. The kids love the experiments and they are so easy to follow. Now, we use it everyday in our lesson planning in order to teach the scientific method. What a great way to use all five senses to make learning fun and real-world applicable!

Editorial Review:

Incredible Edible
Experiments

Ever wonder

what makes popcorn pop?

why cakes rise?

how jelly gels?

Your kitchen will be transformed into a laboratory worthy of a mad scientist as you make startling discoveries about how cabbage can detect acid, how bacteria makes yogurt, and how decomposed sugar turns to caramel. Then after a long day at the lab you can relax and eat your results: soup, biscuits, pretzels, cupcakes, or cookies.

Vicki Cobb's seminal book has been revised and updated to encompass advances in modern technology but still provides what all kids want: a legitimate excuse to play with their food!

The Art of the Catapult: Build Greek Ballistae, Roman Onagers, English Trebuchets, and More Ancient Artillery

William Gurstelle

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Whether playing at defending their own castle or simply chucking pumpkins over a fence, wannabe marauders and tinkerers will become fast acquainted with Ludgar, the War Wolf, Ill Neighbor, Cabulus, and the Wild Donkey—ancient artillery devices known commonly as catapults. Building these simple yet sophisticated machines introduces fundamentals of math and physics using levers, force, torsion, tension, and traction. Instructions and diagrams illustrate how to build seven authentic working model catapults, including an early Greek ballista, a Roman onager, and the apex of catapult technology, the English trebuchet. Additional projects include learning how to lash and make rope and how to construct and use a hand sling and a staff sling. The colorful history of siege warfare is explored through the stories of Alexander the Great and his battle of Tyre; Saladin, Richard the Lionheart, and the Third Crusade; pirate-turned-soldier John Crabbe and his ship-mounted catapults; and Edward I of England and his battle against the Scots at Stirling Castle.

Human Anatomy Coloring Book (Colouring Books)

Margaret Matt, Joe Ziemian

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Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Wasn't crazy about it. 2 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I was looking for more information on anatomy and thought this would be helpful. For the depth that I needed it was not, however I WOULD recommend this book for a high school anatomy course.

Human Anatomy Coloring Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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Product was great.. shipped in time... Very informative book, would highly recommend it for people who wish to learn anatomy who are not officially in the medical field- perhaps even for those people going into the medical field- it does have a unique way of teaching "where all the parts are".

useful 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a fine workbook to help learn human anatomy. Just enough text to explain everything and then pictures to color to re-enforce the lesson. My middle schoolers both learned the basics with this book.

Good quality, good price 5 out of 5 stars.
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This children's easy learning technique applied to adults is a great way of learning the anatomy, even if you are in the middle of med school.
And coloring is so much fun. A must for children and adults.

Editorial Review:

Careful, scientifically accurate line renderings of the body’s organs and major systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, reproductive, etc. Numerous views, cross-sections, diagrams. Suggestions for coloring. Complete text. 43 plates.