scientific recreations

Illustrated instructions for over 200 science experiments for kids that use the principles of gravity, geometry, and energy.

"Kids love to be grossed out. And now the doyenne of disgusting, Joy Masoff, lets kids get their hands dirty--really dirty--with 114 interactive ick-speriments and ick-tivities that delve into the science behind everything disgusting. In this A-Z compendium, kids can stage an Ooze Olympics to demonstrate viscosity. Observe how fungi grow by making a Mold Zoo"--Provided by publisher.

Contains step-by-step instructions for 365 easy-to-do projects that use everyday materials to teach children about science.

"Tuck and Celine's parents put the whole family in suspended animation to ride out the energy crisis, but when the kids wake up to find mom and dad gone, it's up them to save the day!"--Back cover.

A variety of scientific facts are presented through "magic tricks.".

Directions for simple science tricks, experiments, and projects that demonstrate basic scientific principles.

This book presents step-by-step instructions for making ten contraptions, from balloon rockets to simple versions of helicopters called whizzy whirlers.

Explores the truth behind science fiction phenomena such as x-ray eyes, invisibility, megastrength, etc., by examining the scientific facts.

Uses cartoons to present science fiction situations and introduce the concepts of x-rays, electricity, sound, light, and other phenomena that are explained with the help of experiments, activities, and tricks.

Presents thirty-eight experiments in the areas of engineering, astronomy, chemistry, meteorology, biology, and physics.