experiments

"How can someone create toothpaste that looks large enough for an elephant, or make a drawing seem to float? While these feats may sound impossible, readers will learn how chemistry can make them happen with this . . . title featuring ten hands-on activities. Step-by-step instructions and colorful illustrations guide readers through each experiment. . . Key ideas are explained through accessible text and connect each project to topics such as chemistry, states of matter, and surface tension"--Provided by publisher.

Libby and her friends volunteer to run the science booth at their school fair and have some great ideas, but Libby does not always follow directions precisely. Includes a worksheet for each experiment mentioned.

"Working with simple household tools, kids can follow the step-by-step photographic instructions to exercise their design smarts, expand their 3-D thinking, and learn the basics of physics and engineering with activities that have real-life applications"--Provided by publisher.

Slime can be bouncy, stretchy, and oozy. It's a non-Newtonian fluid. Text provides recipes on how to make homemade slime, along with tips for making scientific observations during the creation process.

"Sports and other kinds of fun movement make us feel good and energized, and are great to do with friends and family. But they also have a lot of science involved if you look closely! In this title, readers explore what bouncing a ball, jumping rope, hula hoops, and throwing a baseball have to do with science. Each experiment or activity includes an explanation of the scientific concept to be tested, a list of materials, set up information, and a step-by-step guide to performing the experiment. 'Extras' and science fair project ideas conclude most experiments and give students ideas for expanding each project"--Provided by publisher.

"In 1752, the sky in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, darkened. A thunderstorm was coming. Benjamin Franklin was ready to perform an experiment. He wanted to show the electrical nature of lightning. His experiment was a success, but he didn't discover electricity that day. Myths about Franklin and his experiment have been told for years. Discover what's real and what's fiction through infographics, primary sources, and leveled text"--Provided by publisher.

"Max and her friends are back and ready to take on their biggest problem yet: world hunger. While the Change Makers tackle this huge issue, Max must also avoid the evil Corp and her nemesis, Dr. Zimm. But they're not the only ones looking for Max, and as she finds herself on the run, she discovers that Einstein created a time machine. And it might give her clues to her past - her distant past..."--Provided by publisher.

A village outside Mumbai is having a water crisis that only a group of kid geniuses can fix--so Max and her CMI friends book it to India. But it's hard to save the world when you're trying not to be kidnapped by a greedy corporation that profits when others suffer--and seems to know your every move. It's almost like the bad guys have a spy inside the Change Makers"--OCLC.

"This intriguing title offers ten engaging projects that will help readers understand firsthand through their own imaginative designs. Each activity includes step-by-step directions and helpful illustrations that challenge readers to create a variety of devices, from a recycling sorting machine to a useful cell phone stand"--Amazon.

What better way to make celebrating a holiday more exciting than to incorporate an intriguing science experiment? This title features ten fun projects that can enhance nearly any time of year around a holiday, from creating ghoulish glow-in-the-dark water for Halloween to brewing green, bubbly soda around St. Patrick's Day. Step-by-step instructions and vivid illustrations guide students through each activity. Accessible text connects each activity to important curricula concepts such as food science, chemistry, and ultraviolet light.