experiments

Presents color-illustrated, step-by-step instructions for eight projects that teach about Earth and the solar system, including making a model of the solar system, measuring Earth's gravity, and making a star map.

"Illustrated instructions for experiments pertaining to changes on Earth, including plate tectonics, erosion, the greenhouse effect, and glaciers"--Provided by publisher.

"Illustrated instructions for experiments pertaining to water on Earth, including the water cycle, evaporation, transpiration, and precipitation"--Provided by publisher.

Uses experiments to illustrate the phases and patterns of the sun as well as the reasons for its importance as an energy source.

Experiments and projects explore the earth's structure, features, and changing landscape.

Simple, hands-on experiments help children learn about the planet, its atmosphere, the way it continually changes, and its properties.

Presents information about a variety of topics connected with outer space including the moon, planets, space stations, rockets, gravity, and space travel. Includes intructions on how to build or experiment with the subjects it covers.

Provides instructions for activities exploring gravity, moon craters, the planets of our solar system, and other aspects of outer space.

Introduces the phases and other characteristics of the moon through a series of experiments, most of which can be used to start a science fair project.

Discusses how the sun gives the Earth light and how plants need the sun to grow. Includes activites and experiments for children.