Making science work

Describes some of the ways in which humans communicate and presents activities which demonstrate the workings of such mechanisms as a printing press, telegraph, and microphone.

Explores light and optics, covering such topics as refraction, lenses, and lasers, with related activities such as making a pinhole camera.

An introduction to the uses of weights and measurements, how standard measurements have developed, and to the instruments used to measure and weigh. Includes simple activities.

Looks at flight and different flying machines such as hot air balloons, helicopters, and airplanes, with related activities and experiments.

An introduction to different kinds of energy, including energy from fossil fuels, moving water, the ocean, solar power, geothermal power, and garbage. Includes experiments for children to learn how energy works.

An introduction to magnetism, magnets, compasses, batteries, and electricity. Includes activities and experiments.

Explains displacement and fundamentals of sailing, gives directions for building a catamaran and a hovercraft, and suggests experiments showing how things float.

Introduces the science behind forces and machines, with examples such as the use of gravity, friction, levers, and pulleys to make machines work. Includes simple experiments.