Claybourne, Anna

Text and illustrations present ten messy science experiments.

Text and illustrations present ten hands-on science experiments that use sound.

"Build a model hovercraft like engineer Christopher Cockerell did, or a sculpture that moves in the breeze like artist Lin Emery. This title gives readers both an understanding of the properties of forces and the skills to investigate . . . discoveries and works"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about the properties of living things as you draw a realistic-looking fossil like paleontologist Mary Anning did and make a plaster cast of it, or make your own terrarium like Dr. Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward to study plants and insects, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about mechanics as you build a vending machine like ancient Greek engineer Hero of Alexandria did, or a tentacle prosthetic arm like industrial design student Kaylene Kau, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations look at evolution.

"Explores the wonders of the water cycle and looks at water in its many forms, from clouds to icebergs to waves and rainbows"--Provided by publisher.

"Gurgle, burp, ooze, and squirt--sometimes our bodies do the most disgusting things! Our bodies are food-processing factories that produce oils and gases and waste. From making sticky earwax and stinky sweat to letting out loud burps and embarrassing farts, this book describes why our bodies do the rude and hilarious things they do. Get your hands dirty, too, with some easy (and painless!) experiments"--Provided by publisher.

Presents information on dangerous plants and their defense mechanisms.

". . . a visual guide to 'everything'--from the formation of the solar system, right up to the modern day"--Provided by publisher.