The Ultimate Book of Saturday Science

Author: Neil A. Downie
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691149666
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 560

Book Description
The best backyard experiments for hands-on science learning The Ultimate Book of Saturday Science is Neil Downie's biggest and most astounding compendium yet of science experiments you can do in your own kitchen or backyard using common household items. It may be the only book that encourages hands-on science learning through the use of high-velocity, air-driven carrots. Downie, the undisputed maestro of Saturday science, here reveals important principles in physics, engineering, and chemistry through such marvels as the Helevator—a contraption that's half helicopter, half elevator—and the Rocket Railroad, which pumps propellant up from its own track. The Riddle of the Sands demonstrates why some granular materials form steep cones when poured while others collapse in an avalanche. The Sunbeam Exploder creates a combustible delivery system out of sunlight, while the Red Hot Memory experiment shows you how to store data as heat. Want to learn to tell time using a knife and some butter? There's a whole section devoted to exotic clocks and oscillators that teaches you how. The Ultimate Book of Saturday Science features more than seventy fun and astonishing experiments that range in difficulty from simple to more challenging. All of them are original, and all are guaranteed to work. Downie provides instructions for each one and explains the underlying science, and also presents experimental variations that readers will want to try.

The Daily Planet Book of Science

Author: Jay Ingram
Publisher: Viking Adult
ISBN: 9780670064151
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description

The Ultimate Book of Knowledge

Author: Oxford University Press
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780199116904
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
"...an up-to-the-minute encyclopedia specially written for young students. Young readers will have fun learning new and exciting information about human life, our incredible world and beyond."--p. [4] of cover.

Daily Planet

Author: Jay Ingram
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780143177869
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 293

Book Description
"Daily Planet: The Ultimate Book of Everyday Science" captures everything that has made the enormously popular TV show "Daily Planet" great for the past 15 years: unusual, innovative people; technologies and inventions that you couldn't have imagined before you saw them; the extravagance of nature; the incomprehensibility of the universe; and even glimpses of the future. Full-colour throughout, the book combines vivid images with the actual thoughts and words of scientists, adventurers, and inventors. The diversity of subjects is striking, but while some stories stand alone, most have subplots and spinoffs, and the reader is carried along from one to the other, sometimes in totally unpredictable ways. For instance, Jay Ingram seamlessly connects the dots between climate change, revealed mummies, ancient Egypt, and homebuilt pyramids, both stationary and mobile The book moves from the serious to the satirical, from planetary crises to Mars missions, from bartending robots to dolphins with prosthetic tails. In what other single volume could you read about robot female bower birds driving (real) males crazy or a one-man reconstruction of Stonehenge? "Daily Planet: The Ultimate Book of Everyday Science" is all about ingenuity and the desire to know.

The Ultimate Book of Space

Author: Claudia Martin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781839406195
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
From the marvels of the solar system, to the origins of Earth, and the mysteries of dark matter: discover all these and so much more, in this definitive children's guide to space. Beautifully realised, specially commissioned artworks and images from the most powerful space telescopes reveal extraordinary vistas of other planets, distant stars, and spiralling galaxies. Meanwhile, complex ideas are made simple by clear, easy-to-understand diagrams, fact-packed feature boxes, and ingenious infographics. Are your ready to step into the unknown? Get ready to discover the power of gravity; explore the many moons of Jupiter and Saturn; and behold the fearsome majesty of black holes. It's the ultimate visitor's guide to our Universe! A fantastic book for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES In order to create reference books deserving of the title 'Ultimate', we have brought together world-class children's authors, expert consultants, sought-after illustrators, and exceptional international photographers. Every title is meticulously researched, and presents information with clarity, passion, and intelligence.

The Ultimate Book of Science Experiments

Author: Physics Online
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 118

Book Description
A notebook designed for teachers and technicians - record experiments and demonstrations that worked and wowed your students. A handy reference guide for new and experienced teachers in need of planning an inspirational lesson.

The Ultimate Book of Science

Author: Various,
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780199119776
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Following on from the hardback edition, this paperback is a companion volume to The Ultimate Book of Knowledge, exploring science themes further and tying in neatly with the National Curriculum, Key Stage 2, where children . . . 'begin to make links between ideas and to explain things using simple models and theories. They apply their knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas to familiar phenomena, everyday things and the human body'.

The Big Book of Science

Author: Giles Sparrow
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1838579494
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 271

Book Description
From brain cells and the Big Bang to energy and elements, this beautiful encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, and eye-opening images. Key concepts are explained with clarity but accuracy by an expert author; and brought to life by carefully chosen images, which showcase extraordinary photography. This title should find a place on the bookshelves of all children aged 8+.

The Ultimate Guide to Science

Author: Brian Alchorn
Publisher: TickTock Books
ISBN: 9781848981027
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Instant access to thousands of facts! Every fact imaginable combines to create one definitive and authoritative science resource. Jam-packed with diagrams, lists, statistics, maps, graphs, definitions and simple explanations of concepts - gathered from the most reliable sources and experts.

The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects

Author: Julianne Blair Bochinski
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471460435
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
"Harried parents or teachers seeking ideas for science fair projects will find this resource a godsend." --Science Books & Films "An excellent resource for students looking for ideas." --Booklist "Useful information and hints on how to design, conduct, and present a science project." --Library Journal "Sound advice on how to put together a first-rate project." --Alan Newman, American Chemical Society Want the inside tips for putting together a first-rate science fair project that will increase your understanding of the scientific method, help you to learn more about a fascinating science topic, and impress science fair judges? The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, newly revised and updated, is the ultimate guide to every aspect of choosing, preparing, and presenting an outstanding science fair project. Special features of this unbeatable guide include: 50 award-winning projects from actual science fairs-including many new project ideas-along with an expanded list of 500 fascinating science fair topics suitable for grades 7 and up Straightforward, highly detailed guidelines on how to develop an outstanding project-from selecting a great topic and conducting your experiment to organizing data, giving oral and visual presentations, and much more The latest ISEF rules and guidelines Updated information on resources and state and regional science fair listings The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects gives you all the guidance you'll need to create a science fair project worthy of top honors.