Instructions for 175 experiments, tricks, and creations that illustrate the principles of light, water, movement, and air

With these nearly 100 experiments, kids can create a whole new world of scientific magic and mystery. By carefully following the instructions they'll succeed in producing a batch of invisible ink, turning a straw into a trombone, squeezing an egg into a small bottle, launching a rocket with a lemon, and lots more. From cooking up a "liquid sandwich" to blowing a superbubble, every idea is wonderfully clever.

Simon Basher is back with another zany primer to science Following his 3 successful titles on the basics of chemistry, physics, and biology, BASHER SCIENCE: ROCKS AND MINERALS is an in-depth look at the ground beneath our feet. Like his other titles, Basher presents these topics through charming and adorable illustrations and pairs them with basic information told from a first person perspective. He develops a community of characters based on the things that form the foundations of our planet: rocks, gems, crystals, fossils and more. And what's more, he makes it understandable, interesting, and cute. It's not what you expect out of a science primer.

This exciting series introduces children to basic scientific concepts with safe and easy experiments, step-by-step how-tos, and ideas for more great experiments kids can try themselves.

Basher Science: Biology, Life As We Know It created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Dan Green:

Nature's building blocks have never been more sociable than in this newest offering from the creators of The Periodic Table and Physics. From cells to DNA, from viruses to mammals, from chlorophyll to flowers and fruit, and including the human body's parts and systems, Biology is a single volume BIO101 course. Distinctive characters, a creative pallette, and straight- forward text make it all clear--and fun

This exciting series introduces children to basic scientific concepts with safe and easy experiments, step-by-step how-tos, and ideas for more great experiments kids can try themselves.

Exploring the Night Sky is aimed at novice star gazers anxious to expand their astronomical repertoire beyond the Big and Little Dippers. Dickinson has designed a superb introduction to astronomy that is clear, concise, beautifully illustrated, and very "user friendly" no matter what the child's age.

• How galaxies like the Milky Way were built.
• Why the sun's surface is 20,000-50,000-degrees Fahrenheit.
• Why the earth spins and how gravity works.
• What comets and asteroids are made of and how they affect planets.
• The truth about the man in the moon.
• Why Mars is so hot and what those rings around Saturn are.
• What scientists think about aliens and life in outer space

Describes many different kinds, uses, and benefits of pulleys. Provides examples of pulleys by showing a flagpole, a ski lift, a crane, and a drawbridge.