floating bodies

Color photographs and simple text examine the basic concept of floating and sinking.

A brief introduction to how and why different objects sink or float.

Provides eleven experiments for children that help to explain why things float.

Describes why things float or sink and presents simple experiments to demonstrate the scientific principles involved.

Presents information on floating and sinking in liquids or air, providing instructions for relevant scientific experiments.

Provides instructions for projects involving rafts, paddle boats, and other objects that float.

Presents simple hands-on experiments that demonstrate why some objects float and others sink.

Introduces terms and concepts related to floating and sinking through descriptive text, photographs, and a story about a young girl learning how to swim.

Presents experiments demonstrating the buoyancy of water.

Presents an introduction to how things float, in simple text with illustrations, describing the scientific principles at work.