Tomecek, Steve

Colorful illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to stars, what they are made of, how they shine, and various constellations.

Introduces stars and what they are made of, how they shine, their positions with relation to earth, and more.

Presents instructions for twenty-five science activities that involve the use of a coffee can, appropriate for students in grades four through eight, including experiments with friction, electricity, weather, the senses, and others.

Provides information about the sun, explaining what it is, how far it is from Earth, what it is made of, why it appears to move across the sky, and its importance to life on Earth.

Explores what music is and how it is made, describing various kinds of instruments, and how technology has influenced music over the decades.

Explores some of the scientific principles in art and architecture, and includes twenty-five hands-on, illustrated experiments.

Contains step-by-step instructions for twenty-five simple experiments that illustrate the science concepts behind tools and machines, and traces the evolution of tools from simple stone implements to twenty-first-century technology.

Contains step-by-step instructions for twenty-five simple experiments that illustrate the science concepts behind sports, and traces the evolution of sports equipment, training tactics, and diet.

Describes the communication methods of various types of animals, including voice and song, scent, patterns and colors, warning signs, body language, and courtship displays.

Brief text explores how soil is formed, its layers, and its importance as a natural resource that living things need to survive.