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.

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

Simple but enjoyable experiments, performed with common household items, teach youngsters principles of light, elasticity, perspective, gravity, air pressure, optics, more. Instructions, illustrations.

"This book contains sixty activities, many of which can be used by teachers of all grades. Teachers and parents with little or no background in science or chemistry can understand and conduct these activities. Students can do them, too, if supervision is provided. The catchy title of each activity and the 'magic show' approach are meant to capture attention, arouse curiosity, and dispel chemophobia" -- Preface, v.

Easy-to-follow instructions, clear illustrations for 50 safe, science-related tricks: making squares and lines disappear, creating a magical doorway out of paper, cutting glass with scissors, and much more.

Essays explore the world of science, discussing such topics as the shape of the Earth, the speed of tornado winds, and the iron content of human milk.

Broad, humanistic treatment focuses on great figures of chemistry and ideas that revolutionized the science. Much on alchemy, also development of modern chemistry, atomic theory, elements, organic chemistry, more. 50 illustrations.

Science, material, idealism, pragmaticism, history of scientific thought. With Buchler's book, best way to approach notoriously cryptic philosopher. Features 24 selections including "The Place of Our Age in the History of Civilization."

DIVInformative, profusely illustrated guide to locating and identifying craters, rills, seas, mountains, other lunar features. Newly revised and updated with special section of new photos. Over 100 photos and diagrams. /div

Clear coverage of technical editing addresses basics and advanced topics, with chapters on notation, techniques, and accurate representation of terminology of mathematics, computers, physics, chemistry, and electronics. Extensive editorial aids.

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

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Presents ideas and information for teaching elementary school science, and includes tips on materials for teaching gifted, blind, deaf, and retarded students

The authors suggest interesting investigations about heat and how it is measured as temperature. Some of the experiments cover the rules of temperature change, how different materials conduct heat, and how heat is made by friction.