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Recommendations... Science Magic Tricks
by Nathan Shalit
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.
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| |  Physics Experiments for Children
by Muriel Mandell
Over 100 projects demonstrate composition of objects, how substances are affected by various forms of energy — heat, light, sound, electricity, etc. 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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| |  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 and illustrations.
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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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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 and 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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| |  | The Cactus Coloring Book
by Stefen Bernath
The family cactacae ranges from Argentina to Canada and includes tropical Brazilian, West Indies flora as well as peyote. These 45 plates of over 25 species provide an excellent primer on the plant.
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|  | Calculator Puzzles, Tricks and Games
by Norvin Pallas
Perform amazing feats of mathematical magic, answer clever riddles, solve a baffling murder, and much more with this clever introduction to calculator games. Answers included.
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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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|  | Fascinating Science Experiments for Young People
by George Barr
Clearly illustrated, well-written text invites youngsters to perform experiments dealing with chemistry, astronomy, magnetism and electricity, weather, water, the body, sound and light, measurement and more. 130 illustrations.
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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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|  | Lewis Carroll's Games and Puzzles
by Lewis Carroll, Edward Wakeling
Forty-two perplexing puzzles by creator of Alice in Wonderland: Cakes in a Row, Looking-Glass Time, Arithmetical Croquet, Diverse Doublets, and others. Hints, solutions. Illustrations by John Tenniel.
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|  | Life in a Bucket of Soil
by Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein
Grade-schoolers learn how ants, snails, slugs, beetles, earthworms, spiders, and other subterranean creatures live, breed, interact, move about, defend themselves, and more.
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|  | My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles
by Martin Gardner
The noted expert selects 70 of his favorite "short" puzzles, including such mind-bogglers as The Returning Explorer, The Mutilated Chessboard, Scrambled Box Tops, and dozens more involving logic and basic math. Solutions.
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|  | Nature's Champions: The Biggest, the Fastest, the Best
by Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein
Astonishing information about 29 species of animal and plant life, including the world's fastest runner, the best jumper, the oldest living thing, and other natural wonders. For ages 10 and up. 50 illustrations.
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| | Physics Experiments for Children
by Muriel Mandell
Over 100 projects demonstrate composition of objects, how substances are affected by various forms of energy — heat, light, sound, electricity, etc. Over 100 illustrations.
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|  | Rediscovered Lewis Carroll Puzzles
by Lewis Carroll, Edward Wakeling
Forty-two mathematical mind-benders: Castle Croquet, A Sticky but Polished Riddle, Who's Coming to Dinner?, A New Way to Pay Old Debts, Feeding the Cat, and more. Solutions.
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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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|  | Science Dictionary
by Seymour Simon
Newly revised edition of a colossal resource for young scientists ages 9 and up. More than 2,100 entries cover all branches from astronomy to zoology. More than 260 illustrations.
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