Presents twenty activities that test the scientific properties of elements of popular children's books, including creating slime, shaking cream into butter, and constructing an air balloon.

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

The Golden Compass forms the first part of a story in three volumes. The first volume is set in a world like ours, but different in many ways. The second volume is set partly in the world we know. The third moves between many worlds. In The Golden Compass, readers meet for the first time 11-year-old Lyra Belacqua, a precocious orphan growing up within the precincts of Jordan College in Oxford, England. It quickly becomes clear that Lyra's Oxford is...

Introduces simple scientific principles involving sound, and provides instructions for experiments that can be done at home to prove them.

"25 edible science experiments that teach kids that cooking is chemistry"--

The book covers aspects of earth, physical and life sciences dovetailing with the school science curriculum as kids tackle various activities to satisfy their natural curiosity. Easy to do experiments are clearly laid out, requiring readily available materials, and accompanied by full color step by step illustrations, making science come alive in the home. A special bonus section gives kids (and their parental science partners) suggestions, tips and...

"Discover how the universe is made up of tiny atoms, how they work and why chemistry is vital to our everyday lives"--P. [4] of cover.

"Get ready to play (and learn!) with your food! Discover the secrets of Pi(e), learn about the hidden numbers in your food, conduct experiments with shapes and patterns, and more. The Math of a Milkshake brings math into the kitchen, for a fun and interactive approach to learning for the whole family." -- Back cover.