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Children's Nonfiction
Science Experiments

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The Usborne Big Book of Experiments
The Usborne Big Book of Experiments
by Usbourne
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This fascinating book shows you how to investigate the world around you and discover science in action.... (read more)

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The Boy Scientist: 160 Extraordinary Experiments and Adventures (Boy)
The Boy Scientist: 160 Extraordinary Experiments and Adventures (Boy)
by Popular Mechanics
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Science has never been so much fun! The Boy Scientist offers all the vintage appeal of Popular Mechanics's popular Boy Mechanic series combined with daring adventures in the laboratory.  Taken from the turn-of-the-twentieth-century issues of Popular... (read more)

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Electric Gadgets and Gizmos: Battery-Powered Buildable Gadgets That Go! (Kids Can Do It)
Electric Gadgets and Gizmos: Battery-Powered Buildable Gadgets That Go! (Kids Can Do It)
by Alan Bartholomew
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In this book in the Kids Can Do It series, kids can learn how to turn a pair of old sunglasses into wacky windshield-wiper glasses and an ordinary box into a gift box that rumbles. Kids begin by learning about the parts of a basic circuit and go on to... (read more)

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We Dare You!: Hundreds of Fun Science Bets, Challenges, and Experiments You Can Do at Home
We Dare You!: Hundreds of Fun Science Bets, Challenges, and Experiments You Can Do at Home
by Vicki Cobb and Kathy Darling
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Would you believe that you could throw an egg across the room without breaking it? Burn a candle underwater? We Dare You is a gigantic collection of irresistible, easy-to-perform science experiments, tricks, bets, and games kids can do at home with... (read more)

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Janice Vancleave's Physics for Every Kid (91 Edition)
Janice Vancleave's Physics for Every Kid (91 Edition)
by Janice P. Vancleave
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Presents 101 experiments relating to physics using materials readily available around the house.... (read more)

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Janice VanCleave's 200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird and Fun Experiments
Janice VanCleave's 200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird and Fun Experiments
by Janice Vancleave
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Provides instructions for 200 experiments in biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy.... (read more)

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Janice VanCleave's Biology for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work (Wiley Science Editions)
Janice VanCleave's Biology for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work (Wiley Science Editions)
by Janice Pr Vancleave
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What's the effect of osmosis on a raisin? How is water transported through plant stems? What's the best way to grow penicillin? How are butterflies different from moths? Now you can discover answers to these and other fascinating questions about... (read more)

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Janice VanCleave's Chemistry for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work
Janice VanCleave's Chemistry for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work
by Janice Pr Vancleave
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Why do newspapers turn yellow? How does bleach make colors disappear? Why can't you mix oil and water? Find out the answers to these and other mysteries of chemistry in this fascinating collection of ideas, projects, and activities that teach the basics... (read more)

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The Ultimate Everything Kids' Gross Out Book: Nasty and Nauseating Recipes, Jokes and Activities (Everything Kids')
The Ultimate Everything Kids' Gross Out Book: Nasty and Nauseating Recipes, Jokes and Activities (Everything Kids')
by Beth L Blair
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From our bestselling "EverythingA(R) Kidsa" series comes "The Ultimate EverythingA(R) Kidsa Books." Featuring hundreds of puzzles, jokes, recipes, and activities, these books are sure to provide days of fun for any kid with some timeaand a pencil!"The... (read more)

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Biology Experiments for Children
Biology Experiments for Children
by Ethel Hanauer
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Cells, using a microscope, plant life, animals; 77 experiments involve growing protozoa, bacteria, building a terrarium, growing seeds in a sponge, studying spider web formation, similar material. Over 100... (read more)

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Bite-Sized Science: Activities for Children in 15 Minutes or Less
Bite-Sized Science: Activities for Children in 15 Minutes or Less
by John H Falk
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Here’s a fun way to get young minds discovering the wonders of the natural world by making predictions, testing them, and then evaluating the results—learning the scientific method. These short, bite-sized, deliciously fun activities like... (read more)

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Janice VanCleave's 203 Icy, Freezing, Frosty, Cool & Wild Experiments (Janice VanCleave Science for Fun)
Janice VanCleave's 203 Icy, Freezing, Frosty, Cool & Wild Experiments (Janice VanCleave Science for Fun)
by Janice Vancleave
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Why are Popsicles softer than ice? What makes bananas turn brown? Why does the Moon seem to change shape? How do whales use sound to "see"? Figure out the answers for yourself with these totally cool activities and experiments about the wonders... (read more)

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100 Amazing First-Prize Science Fair Projects
100 Amazing First-Prize Science Fair Projects
by Glen Vecchione
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"This book is a good starting place for finding successful science-fair projects."--School Library Journal "Can provide needed direction to parents and students facing looming classroom deadlines."--The Los Angeles Times "Offers a real variety to young... (read more)

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Science Fair Success Secrets: How To Win Prizes, Have Fun, and Think Like a Scientist
Science Fair Success Secrets: How To Win Prizes, Have Fun, and Think Like a Scientist
by Bill Haduch
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 127) and index.... (read more)

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50 Science Things to Make & Do (Usborne Activities)
50 Science Things to Make & Do (Usborne Activities)
by Kate Knighton
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These simple step-by-step activities combine hands-on fun and scientific investigation.... (read more)

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175 Science Experiments To Amuse & Amaze
175 Science Experiments To Amuse & Amaze
by Brenda Walpole
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With full-color photos. "Facts, experiments, tricks based on scientific principles, and things to make comprise the text of this book. The material is divided into four sections--water, air, movement, and light. The language used is clear, concise, and... (read more)

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Oobleck, Slime & Dancing Spaghetti: Twenty Terrific at Home Science Experiments Inspired by Favorite Children's Books
Oobleck, Slime & Dancing Spaghetti: Twenty Terrific at Home Science Experiments Inspired by Favorite Children's Books
by Jennifer Williams
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Combining classic children's literature with fun kitchen science experiments, this handbook is an ideal resource for parents or teachers who want to instill a cross-curricular approach to educating their children. A wide range of experiments are featured,... (read more)

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Janice VanCleave's 202 Oozing, Bubbling, Dripping, and Bouncing Experiments
Janice VanCleave's 202 Oozing, Bubbling, Dripping, and Bouncing Experiments
by Janice Vancleave
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Why do bubbles escape from soda? How can you clean up an oil slick? What's the best environment for worms? Why does milk curdle? Explore the strange and sometimes slimy answers to these and other questions about astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth... (read more)

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The Everything Kids' Magical Science Experiments Book: Dazzle Your Friends and Family with Dozens of Science Tricks! (Everything Kids')
The Everything Kids' Magical Science Experiments Book: Dazzle Your Friends and Family with Dozens of Science Tricks! (Everything Kids')
by Tom Robinson
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Kids love magic?and they also love making cool science projects. Now they can do both at the same time With The Everything? Kids? Magical Science Experiments Book, kids can bend the rules of time, space, and logic by performing more than 50 ?magical? and... (read more)

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Janice VanCleave's Animals (Spectacular Science Projects)
Janice VanCleave's Animals (Spectacular Science Projects)
by Janice Vancleave
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The perfect science fair idea books . . .Spectacular Science Projects How do birds eat without teeth? What is in a whale's spout? How were dinosaur tracks formed? Janice VanCleave's Animals includes 20 fun and simple experiments that allow you to... (read more)

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