Lauw, Darlene

Simple experiments help explain the properties of materials, such as absorption and buoyancy, and how they work in engineering and construction.

Uses simple experiments to demonstrate the properties of air including air pressure and expansion, how flight is achieved, and how rust is produced.

Presents activities that demonstrate how electricity works in our everyday lives. History boxes feature the scientists who made significant discoveries in the field of electricity.

Simple text and experiments describe and demonstrate the principles of heat and how heat energy is produced.

Simple text and experiments describe and demonstrate the principles of motion and include a presentation of Newton's three laws.

Introduces concepts related to our solar system and Earth's place in it through various activities and projects.

Presents activities that demonstrate how sound, especially musical sound, works in our everyday lives. History boxes feature the scientists who made significant discoveries in the field of sound.

Introduces concepts related to human anatomy and physiology through various activities and projects.

Contains an introduction to weather, in simple text with photographs and illustrations, including information on how clouds form, what causes humidity, what wind is, and how thunderstorms are created. Includes experiments for forming a rainbow and making a pinecone barometer.

Contains an introduction to water, in simple text with photographs and illustrations, including information on condensation, evaporation, surface tension, and water pressure, as well as experiments to find water's boiling point.