Gardner, Robert

Describes different experiments to do with mirrors.

Provides information about recycling and includes step-by-step instructions for experiments that teach about plastics, solid waste and decomposition, litter, and other related topics.

Describes how to build a crime lab out of everyday materials so that things like fingerprints and handwriting can be analyzed.

Provides an opportunity to learn more aboutfood and the field of food science. Includes experiments that will help discover the science of many of the foods you eat every day.

Traces past and present theories of human origins and development.

Includes suggestions for projects about various aspects of the human body.

Presents ideas for science projects about chemistry.

Contains electricity and magnetism projects for science fairs or recreation using simple materials which may be around home or school.

Suggests activities and projects about heat and temperature using simple materials.

Presents experiments dealing with light using simple materials that may be found around school or home. Offers activities that are appropriate for science fairs.