General Science (29 items)

By Jay L. Wile

Science . .. what images does that word conjure up in your head? Is science dull and boring? Is it too hard for most people? In this course, you will begin to find the answers to those questions. You will learn about the history of science, how to do science, the history of life, how your body ...

By Jay Young | Ages 8-14

Working pop-up models of seven key scientific inventions, including the record player, the periscope, and the camera obscura, are accompanied by full-color photographs and illustrations, explanations of underlying principles, and important developments in the history of each device.

By Brian Williams | Ages 9-14

This book will let you in on all the amazing secrets and excitement of the world of science. Here is everything you ever wanted to know about atoms, electricity, the elements, the Earth, light and sound, energy and motion, space and time, inventions and discoveries and the people who made them--...

By Diane Lindsey Reeves | Ages 8-14

From excavating the burial grounds of ancient kings to creating robots in high-tech labs, the realm of science offers exciting career options for kids drawn to exploring how our world functions. Newly redesigned and completely updated, "Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Science, Second Edition" guid...

By Ruth Soffer | Ages 5-10

Forty-four realistic drawings of parrotfish, octopus, damselfish, moray eel, sea cucumber, dolphin, medusa jellyfish, sea dragon, many more. Captions.

By Michael Tambini | Ages 7-14

By John Gribbin | Ages 10-14

Explore the changing ideas about our Universe -- from the flat Earth to black holes. Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to the mysteries of the Universe. Superb full-color photography of scientific instruments, experiments, and innovative 3-D models reveals ...

By R. W. Keller | For parents only

By Editors of Reader's Digest | Ages 7-14

Here is an exciting introduction to the miraculous world of nature-uncovering the secrets of plants and animals by employing an exciting hands-on approach that will appeal to the whole family. Full of hundreds of experiments and projects. For ages 8-14.

By Neil Ardley | Ages 7-14

Here is a fascinating guide to the world of machines and technology, packed with hundreds of hands-on experiments for the whole family. Activities are designed to use every-day materials that are inexpensive and easy to obtain. For ages 8-14.