Harlow, Rosie

Explains what happens to household garbage, why some materials never rot, and how glass and paper are recycled. Learn how to sort trash for recycling, build a compost heap, make recycled paper, make a water filter and more.

A look at energy and power, explaining how the environment is being damaged by fuels, and discussing alternative sources of power. Includes experiments that promote further understanding of energy issues, and suggests ways to make the world a cleaner, safer place.

Simple experiments introduce the characteristics and behavior of worms and other small animals.

Uses simple experiments to demonstrate why the seasons happen and how they affect living things, migration, weather cycles, and human adaptations.

Suggests experiments with which to investigate such aspects of life as food chains, hibernation, life cycles, and specialized food and habitats.

Presents color-illustrated information and instructions for experiments about the environment, covering energy and power, nature in danger, pollution and waste, and garbage and recycling.

Tells how the environment is being damaged by pollution and waste, suggests activities that promote understanding of the issues, and discusses ways to make the planet cleaner and safer.

A collection of hands-on nature experiments, activities, and crafts.