Arnold, Nick

"Create a lava lamp. Take fingerprints. And turn the world upside down ... without standing on your head! Explore the science behind air, water, mixtures, materials, energy, forces, magnets, the human body, and nature. Each project uses only easy-to-find ingredients and encourages kids to think scientifically and learn about ... new topics from the home or classroom"--Amazon.com.

Fatal Forces will leave you gasping for more! Can you resit the urge to discover: Why your ears stop you falling off your bike? How a little bit of gravity could make you lose your head? What can make your filling explode?.

Text and illustrations describe some of the most famous sea explorations including those of the Vikings and of Columbus.

Cartoon illustrations and text provide information about extending human life, discussing killer diseases and how to prevent them, ways to avoid stress and stay healthy, beneficial foods, the lifespans of different animals, what the study of worms reveals about longevity, and cloning. Includes experiments.

Provides information about the more gruesome aspects of science, focusing on the human body; discussing blood, guts, sweat, digestion, disease, and other topics.

An introduction to chemistry, providing information about some of history's more chaotic chemists and discoveries, and including instructions for a variety of smelly, rotten, burning, chemical experiments.

A description of the digestive system with an emphasis on its bizarre aspects.

Examines some of the nastier aspects of the science of animals, discussing freaky creatures, poisoned prey, gruesome guzzling, and other topics.

Examines some devastating natural disasters and their causes, including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and hurricanes.