"Energy comes in many forms, including sound, heat, electricity, and light, and is perpetually at work all around us. As the inquisitive scientists in this book, readers will come to recognize some key characteristics of energy. Measuring the speed of sound, investigating reflection and refraction, and examining static electricity are a few of the experiments young scientists will undertake, with the help of boxed instructions and bright illustrations....

"Chemistry has never been so fun, and so accessible, as it is in the bright pages of this invaluable volume. While following step-by-step instructions, with the aid of colorful illustrations, readers find themselves in control of their own laboratory, exploring such significant scientific topics as changing states of matter, chemical reactions, and crystal formation. Each experiment, using common materials, highlights a need-to-know concept as well...

Even reluctant readers will be pulled into these engaging experiments about force! Cool activities, like constructing different types of ping-pong catapults, make science concepts both tangible and fun. Enthusiastic readers will love trying recommended additional twists to activities. They'll learn amazing real-life examples of the same forces they are studying at home, such as how tightrope walkers use poles to keep their mass over their center of...

"Details science experiments about color with explanations"--

"Details science experiments with light with explanations"--

"The universe is an incomprehensible expanse of wonder. Perhaps the most wondrous thing is that we can catch a glimpse of it from our backyards. Readers of this cosmic book will learn about outer space through fun, hands-on experiments. Each project can easily be done at home. 'What's Happening' sidebars explain the science behind each activity, introducing readers to key astronomy information. Step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs...

"Chemistry is the study of matter and its properties. That's a fancy way of saying that chemistry is the study of everything. Everything that takes up space is matter, and all matter is made of chemicals. This interactive book introduces readers to the fascinating field of chemistry through hands-on experiments. Step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs guide readers through each project with ease. "What's Happening" sidebars explain the...

How do humans perceive time? What are the three different kinds of days? What is a shadow clock and how does it work? Using easy-to-find materials, you can conduct these fun and simple experiments to learn about the science behind time and how it has been measured throughout history.--

"Ever wondered what causes a storm, why clouds come in so many shapes, or how to predict the weather? This awesome book on meteorology puts the answers in the reader's hands. Readers will get firsthand experience with this epic branch of science through fun experiments they can do in their own backyard or park. Hands-on projects help readers grasp abstract concepts. Step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs guide readers through each activity....

"Plants play a vital role to life on planet Earth. They harness the energy of the sun, making them the first link on every food chain. They take in carbon dioxide and produce the oxygen we need to breathe. This innovative book lets readers learn all about plants in a hands-on way with cool experiments they can do in their own backyards and homes. Step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs ensure that each activity is easy to follow. Handy...