Recommendations... Entertaining Science Experiments with Everyday Objects
by Martin Gardner
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.
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| |  Safe and Simple Electrical Experiments
by Rudolf F. Graf
101 entertaining projects and experiments are a fast and reliable way of learning basic principles of electricity. Detailed instructions and illustrations.
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 Learning About Shore Birds
by Sy Barlowe
Easy-to-read, fact-filled text and 12 sticker illustrations introduce youngsters to the black skimmer, laughing gull, common tern, and 9 other birds commonly found in seashore areas.
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| |  Learning About Spiders
by Jan Sovak
Easy-to-read text and 12 full-color illustrations contain information and distinguishing characters of the black widow, Apache jumper, goliath tarantula, and 9 other spiders.
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 Learning About Birds
by Ruth Soffer
Delightful hands-on activity book includes 12 full-color stickers depicting the bluebird, robin, cardinal, downy woodpecker, and more. Youngsters affix the appropriate sticker to the page of easy-to-read text describing each bird.
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| |  Learning About Sea Animals
by Sy Barlowe
Twelve full-color sticker illustrations of the sea horse, starfish, oyster, squid, horseshoe crab, and 7 others. One page of text describes each, with blank space for appropriate sticker.
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Products in Science & Nature | | |  | 47 Easy-to-Do Classic Science Experiments
by Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr., Asterie Baker Provenzo
Simple but enjoyable experiments, performed with common household items, teach youngsters principles of light, elasticity, perspective, gravity, air pressure, optics, more. Instructions, illustrations.
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|  | Biology Experiments for Children
by Ethel Hanauer
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 illustrations
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|  | Chemistry Experiments for Children
by Virginia L. Mullin
Exciting experiments introduce important principles of modern science. More than 40 illustrated projects include growing a crystal garden, manufacturing oxygen, creating a miniature volcano, making soap and toothpaste, and more.
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|  | The Code of Life
by Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein
Clear, concise presentation of how DNA works, how a human cell develops, what happens when "the code" goes wrong, the field of genetic engineering, and related topics. 24 black-and-white plates.
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|  | Cup and Saucer Chemistry
by Nathan Shalit
Thirty-eight safe experiments for youngsters seven and up. All they need to perform these fun and fascinating exercises are common household items: aspirin, paper towels, vinegar, and more.
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|  | Cut and Make a Human Skeleton
by A. G. Smith
Three-dimensional model (16½ inches high) of full human skeleton can be assembled with scissors, glue, needle, and thread. Easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams help pre-teens and older youngsters with little or no adult help.
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| | Entertaining Science Experiments with Everyday Objects
by Martin Gardner
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.
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|  | Experimenting with Water
by Robert Gardner
Twenty-one water-related puzzles to be solved through captivating experiments, appropriate for students at and above the junior-high level. The thought-provoking puzzles illustrate water's characteristic properties. 30 figures, 12 black-and-white photographs.
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|  | Fun with Science: 46 Entertaining Demonstrations
by George Barr
The Mystery of the Balancing Butterflies, The Invisible Movie Screen, The Suspended Paper Clip and other feats that demonstrate basic scientific principles with materials that are safe, inexpensive, and easily available.
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|  | Human Anatomy in Full Color
by John Green
Twenty-five exceptionally clear and detailed anatomical plates — with labels and extensive captions — depict the skeleton, spine, bones, joints, skull, muscles, skin and limbs; heart, stomach, other organs; much more.
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|  | Learning About African Animals
by Sy Barlowe
Full page of text describes distinguishing characteristics of ostrich, lion, cheetah, elephant, hippopotamus, zebra, gorilla, five other species. Space on each page to apply accurate full-color sticker illustration of animal described.
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|  | Learning About Aquarium Fish
by Steven James Petruccio
Innovative, hands-on activity book includes 12 full-color stickers depicting angelfish, neon tetra, swordtail, other tropical fish and goldfish. One-page description of each, with blank space for appropriate sticker.
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| | Learning About Birds
by Ruth Soffer
Delightful hands-on activity book includes 12 full-color stickers depicting the bluebird, robin, cardinal, downy woodpecker, and more. Youngsters affix the appropriate sticker to the page of easy-to-read text describing each bird.
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|  | Learning About Butterflies
by Jan Sovak
Wonderful little word-and-sticker-picture resource book describes characteristics of 12 different butterflies, among them the giant swallowtail, buckeye, red-spotted purple and mourning cloak. Ideal for home or classroom use.
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|  | Learning About Cats
by Steven James Petruccio
Easy-to-read text plus 12 full-color sticker illustrations describe special characteristics of the Burmese, Siamese, Manx, and 9 other cats.
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|  | Learning About Desert Animals
by Sy Barlowe
Descriptions, sticker illustrations of the ringtail cat, tarantula, prairie dog, sidewinder, roadrunner, and 7 other creatures that make their homes in some of the hottest, driest areas on earth.
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|  | Learning About Dolphins
by Sy Barlowe
Fascinating facts about 12 dolphin species, among them the bottlenose, spinner, striped, dusky, Amazon River, and Atlantic hump-backed. Accompanied by 12 appropriate stickers.
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|  | Learning About Forest Animals
by Jan Sovak
Sticker illustrations, easy-to-read text describe habits, characteristics of 12 different woodland creatures: muskrat, porcupine, gray wolf, black bear, moose, more.
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|  | Learning About Horses
by John Green
Apply life-like sticker portraits of pinto, palomino, mustang, clydesdale, 8 other equines to a fact-filled book about man's "second best friend."
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|  | Learning About Insects
by Jan Sovak
12 sticker illustrations include the bumblebee, mosquito, red ant, ladybug beetle, and other arthropods plus descriptive text for each fascinating creature.
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