Tocci, Salvatore

Explains what magnets are and why they behave as they do, and features nine experiments designed to help young readers learn about magnets.

Presents experiments that introduce and explain the concept of heat.

Photographs and text describe how astronauts' bodies cope with space travel. Includes simple experiments for children.

Projects and experiments use soap to explain such topics as surface tension and air currents, as well as why soap gets things clean.

Presents information on the gas Nitrogen, describing what it is, how it is used, and why it is so important.

Presents descriptions of the elements hydrogen and the noble gasses, and looks at how they are used.

Presents an introduction to calcium, in simple text with illustrations, and includes information on what calcium is, where it is found, its importance, and why the body needs it. Includes glossary.

A collection of biological science projects which demonstrate concepts and aspects of photosynthesis, genetics, plant and animal development, cell structure, and biochemistry.

Presents experiments and related projects showing the science behind items found in a hardware store, covering such topics as atomic structure, electricity, chemical bonds, magnetism, and water analysis.

Presents more than thirty experiments for grades fifth through seventh on such subjects as sound, energy, radioactivity, momentum and light.