Hands-on science

Most substances on Earth are mixtures of different molecules. The way these molecules react to each other causes all sorts of everyday mixtures and solutions, from butter to plastic to soap! Do you know what puts the fizz in fizzy drinks, what happens when water molecules meet fat molecules, and what reaction causes rain? Find out by making your own exciting experiments! Build up a better understanding of the world around you while having fun with hands-on science.

Do you know how heat, sound and light energy is stored and released, how we can use it, and what happens when it's gone? Find out by making your own exciting experiment.

Do you know what air and water are made of, how tough they are, and how they interact with other elements? Find out by making your own exciting experiments.

Gives science experiments that can be created using electricity and magnetism. Includes supply lists for each experiment.

Gives steps involved in creating science experiments using light and sound. Includes supply lists for each experiment.

"[Presents] hands-on activities that help kids understand earth science, including what exactly rain is, what air pressure is, and if rainfall can be measured. A glossary and a detailed explanation section following each experiment describe the science concepts and terms. Color illustrations accompany each experiment"--Provided by publisher.

"Using common materials found in the home or school, students can perform simple, hands-on [earth science] experiments and find out what an aquifer is, if water ever disappears, and in what type of soil plants grow best. The follow-up section to every activity includes narrative that explains the scientific concepts of each experiment"--Provided by publisher.

"Using materials they can find in their home, students can start to learn the facts about our sun and moon, including how to get the time or direction by looking at the sun, the colors in sunlight, and why the moon's appearance changes during the month. Each activity is followed by an explanation section to discuss the science concepts that were covered in the experiment"--Provided by publisher.

"The hands-on experiments in this book, illustrated in color, will unlock the secrets of rocks and minerals, including how sedimentary rock is different from metamorphic rock, what is in soil, and what minerals can be found at home. Some will even give readers ideas for their own science fair project. All they need are some simple materials, most of which can be found around the home, school, or neighborhood"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the planet Earth, including why the Earth has layers, why it is round, and how continents move, through facts and experiments.