scientific recreations

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

Includes over two hundred projects that enable young scientists to make secret formulas, blow bubbles of all sizes and colors, grow smart plants, make predictions, and more.

Shows how to perform magic tricks using air pressure, air resistance, friction, and other principles related to air.

Teaches the basic scientific principles of magnets through a series of magic tricks, with advice on the materials and props needed to use the tricks in performance.

Shows how to perform magic tricks using reflection, refraction, and other qualities of light.

Introduces the scientific principle of force through a series of ten magic tricks, each with a section explaining the science behind the magic, and advice on props and performances.

Presents experiments and activities involving natural observation, geometric patterns, simple chemistry, and more.

Presents over two hundred low-cost experiments for children ages eight through twelve and includes projects for learning why the moon appears and disappears and how rain is formed.

Provides information on such topics as gravity, friction, sound, magnetism, light, heat, and energy and includes activities and experiments illustrating various principles.

Examines in text and special, detailed photographs how popcorn pops, how a ball bounces, how a phonograph needle "reads" the sound on a record, and many other things.