A prominent popular science writer presents simple instructions for 100 illustrated experiments. Memorable, easily understood experiments illuminate principles related to astronomy, chemistry, physiology, psychology, mathematics, topology, probability, acoustics, other areas.

Presents a variety of activities, projects, and experiments that help to illustrate and explain many different scientific principles.

Presents 101 experiments and activities involving such scientific principles as aerodynamics, light and color perception, and optical illusion.

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

Instructions on how to do demonstrations with electricity, magnetism, air pressure, and other scientific principles

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This fact- and fun-filled book includes hundreds of simple, kid-tested science experiments. All of which can be done with items from around the house, and require little to no supervision! Whether you're making your own slime, rockets, crystals, and hovercrafts or performing magic (science!) tricks and using science to become a secret agent, this book has something for every type of curious kid. Each experiment features safety precautions, materials needed, step-by-step instructions with illustrations, fun facts, and further explorations. With this book, you will: - Create a drinkable rainbow - Make a bowling bowl float - Capture a cloud - Build furniture out of newspapers - Blow bouncing bubbles that don’t burst - Plus 360 other weird and wonderful experiments. At once engaging, encouraging, and inspiring, 365 Weird & Wonderful Science Experiments is every budding scientists go-to, hands-on guide for learning the fundamentals of science and exploring the fascinating world around them.

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This science experiments for kids book is packed with 40+ fun, safe and cool kids science experiments! Guaranteed to keep any child entertained for hours the experiments in this book will astound the entire family. Filled with amazing fun, safe experiments that are suitable for all ages, even the adults will enjoy these epic experiments! Each experiment uses simple household objects, no special equipment required! Easy to follow illustrations allow any child to become a successful scientist!

Kids, have you ever had a cool science demonstration at school and wanted to learn more about it at home? Have you ever wondered about something and thought your parents or caregivers could help you learn more about it? Or, are you just interested in science and want to learn more about how it works, using simple everyday items from home? This book is going to be great for you! It's a simple explanation of 20 of the coolest science experiments to do from home using items that are usually found in an average household. There are a ton of things to learn from this book, and the experiments are fun and will teach you something about science you probably didn't already know. Get ready to impress your teacher and classmates! Make sure that you have an adult help you with the experiments included in this book; grownups are great at helping you learn and will make sure that all of these experiments are done safely and correctly. Each of the activities can be done with items generally found in your home or can be purchased at a low cost at a local pharmacy or grocery store. They are all safe and non-toxic; however, proper safety measures should be taken to show children how it is essential always to be protected and prepared. This book covers experiments to learn about the following: - Biology - Physics - Earth - Air and Gases - Water and Liquids - Color - Sound and Music - Art - Plants and Seeds ...And much more!! Enjoy the experiments, and have fun teaching your children about science and knowing they are enjoying it. Get your copy now!

Perform Mind-Blowing Science Experiments at Home! You’ll have the time of your life conducting these incredible, wacky and fun experiments with your parents, teachers, babysitters and other adults. You’ll investigate, answer your questions and expand your knowledge using everyday household items. The Quirky Mommas from the wildly popular Kids Activities Blog and authors of the bestselling 101 Kids Activities That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever! have done it again with this book of ridiculously amazing, simple science experiments. You can do things both indoors and outdoors. The handy mess meter, preparation times and notes on the level of supervision will keep your parents happy, and you safe. Experimenting is really fun, and you will have a blast being a scientist! You will be so entertained, you might not notice you’re also learning important things about the world around you. Some experiments to master: - Balloon-Powered Car - Burst Soap Clou - CD Hovercraft - Creeping Ink - Bendy Bones - Electromagnet - Paper Helicopters - Unbreakable Bubbles Now put on your lab coat and let’s get experimenting!

Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.

"Provides step-by-step instructions for science projects using household materials and explains the science behind the experiments"--Provided by publisher.

This comprehensive, easy-to-read survey of how machines (computers) can be made to act intelligently explores problem-solving methods, representation and models, game playing, automated understanding of natural languages, heuristic scene analysis, specific artificial intelligence accomplishments and other related topics. With 132 illustrations.

This book contains kid-tested cool projects that use physics to propel things and will inspire young science buffs to experiment with their own ideas. Kids will learn how to Observe, Hypothesize, Test, and draw a Conclusion by using The Scientific Method. Included with the experiments are detailed step-by-step instructions with original photography, material lists, an explanation of the science behind the fun, real-world applications of the principles behind the project, tips and project variations, and suggestions of what to keep track of in a science journal. A glossary and index is also included.

Full of fun activities, just using items you'd find at home, this brilliant book makes science cool and fun. Dip into different aspects - from chain reactions in a bottle, playing with light, how things move, making home-made lightening and more... Over forty great projects making science accessible and easy to understand. Clear step-by-step instructions with simple illustrations show you what to do (safely), as well as explaining the science behind each project.

Exciting firsthand account of sailor's life in the 1870s: working the ship in rough weather, pleasures of shore leave, exotic lands and native girls, more. Enhanced with period illustrations of stately clippers, bustling New England harbors and picturesque ports of call.