Science books. Learn about famous scientists and their discoveries – or find out how to do your own experiments! Our carefully selected collection of science books contains inspiring titles suitable for budding Einsteins of all ages.
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Science Encyclopedia: Atom Smashing, Food Chemistry, Animals, Space, and More!
- Hardcover
- 304 Pages
- Middle Grade (8-12)
Food chemistry, atom crashing, wavepower, and robots.These are just a few of the topics covered in this fantastic new science encyclopedia, which presents comprehensive overview of physical and life sciences from A to Z. Super smart and kid-friendly, it's packed with full-color photographs, weird-but-true facts, amazing statistics, do-it-yourself experiments, plus profiles of scientists and National Geographic explorers who rock the world of science. Keep up with the changes happening all around us with this stellar science reference book.
Science: A Visual Encyclopedia
- Hardcover
- 304 Pages
- Middle Grade (8-12)
The essential reference book for today’s young scientists from ages 7-12, Science: A Visual Encyclopedia tackles key curriculum topics including biology, chemistry, and physics, and introduces children to the world of science around them.
Explaining the principles of science in a lively and exciting way, the scope of subjects covered is immense — from atoms to acids, hydrogen to heat, recycling to radioactivity, single-celled organisms to sound and everything in between. Throughout the book, fast fact boxes reveal fascinating information at a glance while cutting-edge images help bring the subject matter to life and biographies of scientists and inventors including Galileo, Isaac Newton, and Marie Curie help highlight great discoveries through time.
With content appropriate for children ages 7-12, Science: A Visual Encyclopedia gives a comprehensive overview of an often tricky subject and makes it easy to digest.
101 Great Science Experiments
- 120 Pages
- Middle Grade (8-12)
With easy, step-by-step science activities for kids using ingredients found at home, discover the secrets of chemistry, physics, and biology, and much more.
Be the next Albert Einstein with these cool science experiments. Discover how to bend light, construct a circuit, see sound, build a buzzer, make a rainbow, and even make an underwater volcano! Each science project is explained simply and clearly, with specially commissioned full-colour photography that shows how each project should look, making the experiments even easier to follow. The chapters are arranged thematically and include - Air and Gases, Water and Liquids, Hot and Cold, Light, Colour, Growth, Senses, Sound and Music, Magnets, Electricity, and Motion and Machines.
Great Science Experiments is a children's science book that packs fun into experiments while explaining core scientific principles. A child can perform most of the experiments alone, but friends and family can join in and learn about science, too.
The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science
64 Daring Experiments for Young Scientists
- Age range: 9 - 15
- Grade range: 3 - 9
- Number of pages: 205
What could be more fun for kids than to have the kind of rip-roaring good time that harkens back to pre-video game, pre-computer days? Introducing 64 valuable science experiments that snap, crackle, pop, ooze, crash, boom, and stink! From Marshmallows on Steroids to Home-Made Lightning, the Sandwich Bag Bomb to Giant Air Cannon, The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science awakens kids' curiosity while demonstrating scientific principles like osmosis, air pressure, and Newton's Third Law of Motion.
Kids will love performing these experiments, which use common household ingredients and equipment, in front of an audience or for themselves (though many require adult supervision). Entries are categorized into seven chapters according to scientific theme and are written in a simple-to-follow recipe format. each includes a detailed explanation of the scientific principle involved and a "Take Care!" section with special tips. The book's design and illustrations recall the pulp fiction look of science magazines from the days when space travel was still considered sci-fi, while the author's voice is wry and a bit conspiratorial. He assumes his readers are clever and never coddles them. Drop Mentos into a bottle of diet soda and stand back as a geyser erupts! Launch a rocket made from a film canister! Encase your little brother in a giant soap bubble! For young scientists—and the young at heart—this book is a blast. Literally.
Ask a Science Teacher:
250 Answers to Questions You’ve Always Had About How Everyday Stuff Really Works
- Paperback
- 368 pages
Fun and fascinating science is everywhere, and it’s a cinch to learn—just ask a science teacher!
We’ve all grown so used to living in a world filled with wonders that we sometimes forget to wonder about them: What creates the wind? Do fish sleep? Why do we blink? These are common phenomena, but it’s a rare person who really knows the answers—do you?
All too often, the explanations remain shrouded in mystery—or behind a haze of technical language. For those of us who should have raised our hands in science class but didn’t, Larry Scheckel comes to the rescue. An award-winning science teacher and longtime columnist for his local newspaper, Scheckel is a master explainer with a trove of knowledge. Just ask the students and devoted readers who have spent years trying to stump him!
In Ask a Science Teacher, Scheckel collects 250 of his favorite Q&As. Like the best teachers, he writes so that kids can understand, but he doesn’t water things down— he’ll satisfy even the most inquisitive minds. Topics include:
- The Human Body
- Earth Science
- Astronomy
- Chemistry Physics
- Technology
- Zoology
- Music and conundrums that don’t fit into any category
With refreshingly uncomplicated explanations, Ask a Science Teacher is sure to resolve the everyday mysteries you’ve always wondered about. You’ll learn how planes really fly, why the Earth is round, how microwaves heat food, and much more—before you know it, all your friends will be asking you!
Science Year by Year:
A Visual History, From Stone Tools to Space Travel
- Hardback
- Size: 224 x 281 mm
- Pages: 288
A journey through scientific discovery, from stone tools and simple machines to rockets and robots, Science Year by Year traces the key steps in the history of science and is packed full of fascinating science facts for kids.
Science Year by Year features stunning illustrated timelines that detail pivotal scientific developments and in-depth studies on revolutionary innovators and inventors. The easy-to-follow timeline information transforms momentous scientific discoveries into manageable chunks of knowledge so you can easily explore the ideas, experiments and technologies that have shaped our daily lives.
Using stunning images to reveal snapshots of scientific history, such as the first atomic bomb, and quotes from groundbreaking scientists that add context to their amazing ideas, Science Year by Year is a fantastic resource for children age 9+, parents and teachers.
How Science Works:
The Facts Visually Explained
- Hardback
- Size: 200 x 243 mm
- Pages: 256
Answering all your burning scientific questions, from what it means to be alive to why things explode, How Science Works explains science facts throughout amazing diagrams and infographics.
Unlock the secrets of the universe, such as whether a robot takeover is possible, and marvel at the surprising simplicity of gravity.
Dazzle your friends and family with answers to their everyday science questions such as; why do sirens change pitch as they pass by? How do planes stay in the air? Plus many more!
Learn how to explain the mind-boggling concepts that eluded you at school, all the way through to more recent fascinating topics such as the discovery of the Higgs Boson- this really is science made simple.
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