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1998
| What is the brain made of? Can a person live without a whole brain? Does watching violence on TV affect a person's behavior? Why can smells bring back memories? The answers to these puzzling questions?and 97 more?are revealed in this thought-provoking book about the brain. From basic information on how the brain works to more complex issues such as the nature of intelligence and the mystery of emotions, science expert Faith Hickman Brynie provides authoritative information about the center of ou....[more] |
1999
| What a wonderful world we live in--and these fifty imaginative science experiments vividly demonstrate to kids concepts of nature such as gravity, evaporation, friction, density, and absorption. All you need are simple household articles. Fun's a-Poppin': Which is heavier--popped or unpopped popcorn? Harvey and Harry want to know...and here's a "way to weigh" them. All Puddled Up: It rained and rained...but now the sun's out and the water will soon disappear. Where does it go? And which puddles ....[more] |
1998
| This book was written for kids who find science courses--and especially, science projects--daunting. Author Faith Hickman Brynie promises that she will show them "how to carry out a project that's as much fun as a day at the beach." Her opening chapter tells how to ask good science questions and shape them into promising plans for a project. Chapter 2 offers guidance in transforming an idea into a logical design that's safe, practical, and affordable. Succeeding chapters instruct on collecting a....[more] |
1996
| "Simple science experiments that explore the natural world.weight, water temperature, sound, motion, the sun.complete listing of required materials.step-by-step instructions, and clear illustrations.easy experiments and colorful packaging, this book is sure to be popular."-School Library JournalWhat a wonderful world we live in - and these nearly 40 imaginative science experiments for kids vividly demonstrate concepts of nature such as gravity, evaporation, friction, density, and absorption. All....[more] |
1981
| When the science project is due, this book comes to the rescue With the trend toward hands-on learning, millions of elementary students have to do science projects. Typically, they mention this to their parents the night before the project is due. This book helps busy parents help their children create last-minute science projects using materials commonly found around the house. It features chapter breakouts grouped by science project subject, two-page spreads devoted to specific science projec....[more] |
2010
| Animals migrate for many different reasons. Caribou migrate more than 3,000 miles each year! Read about snow geese, salmon, butterflies, and other animals that migrate. Beginning readers can get great facts, while the text for more advanced readers gives more fun and fascinating information. |
2010
| Animals communicate in different ways and for different reasons. They may be communicating so that they can work together, or they may be warning other animals to stay away. Read about how and why meerkats, wolves, weaver ants, and other animals communicate with each other. Beginning readers can get great facts, while the text for more advanced readers gives more fun and fascinating information. |
2010
| All animals have babies. But how do different animals take care of their babies? What happens to the babies as they grow up? Beginning readers can get just the facts, while the accompanying text for more advanced readers gives more fun and fascinating information. |
2010
| Zebras take dust baths almost every day! Other animals clean each other. Read about how chimpanzees, lions, birds, and other animals keep clean in the natural world. Beginning readers can get great facts, while the text for more advanced readers gives more fun and fascinating information. |
2010
| Animals have many different ways to protect themselves. Some animals have spines or quills, some blend into their environments, and some have protective shells. Read about how armadillos, sloths, doves, and other animals stay safe. Beginning readers can get great facts, while the text for fluent readers gives more fun and fascinating information. |
2010
| Which animal can lift the most weight? Which animal can dive the deepest? Learn why shrimp, gibbons, falcons, fleas, and other animals are the athletes of the natural world. Beginning readers can get great facts, while the text for more advanced readers gives more detailed and fascinating information. |
2007
| How much of a person's body weight is made up of muscle? Can you learn to control your heart rate using your mind? How does taking steroids affect muscles?and why are steroids dangerous? What causes hiccups? The answers to these puzzling questions?and 97 more?are revealed in this thought-provoking book about muscles. From basic information on how muscles work to more complex issues such as how diseases and injuries affect muscles, science expert Faith Hickman Brynie provides authoritative inform....[more] |
2004
| Uses a question-and-answer format to present information about physical, medical, and social issues surrounding human reproduction, including birth control, pregnancy, and childbirth. |
2003
| Uses a question-and-answer format to present information about the physical, emotional, and social topics surrounding sex and sexuality. |
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