Akron Public Library

This awesome book invites readers to put on their lab coats and transform into scientists. Theyll perform several simple experiments by following step-by-step instructions, accompanied by helpful images, and are encouraged to reflect on their results. By each experiments end, theyll have discovered an essential principle of science for themselves in an entertaining and unforgettable way. --Provided by publisher

Making a terrible discovery at the stream about a mysterious threat that is endangering its magical creatures, Zoey and Sassafras race against time to discover the source of the problem and save the Merhorse species.

Experiments with food demonstrate various scientific principles and produce an eatable result. Includes fruit drinks, grape jelly, muffins, chop suey, yogurt, and junket.

"Young scientists can learn about different scientific principles and properties using everyday tools and ingredients from their kitchen. Make a lemon volcano, flour craters, edible paper, and more with these hands-on science projects."--

Larry Green and Professor John Taylor with ten short experiments on electricity and magnetism broadcast on Newscenter 4 during the week of February 6-17, 1988.

"This fact- and fun-filled book includes tons of simple, kid-tested science experiments, many of which can be done with items from around the house, and require little to no supervision! Whether you're making your own slime, square bubbles, crystals, or suing science to become a secret agent, this book has something for everyone. Each experiment features safety precautions, materials needed, step-by-step instructions with illustrations, fun facts,...

Franny K. Stein is a mad scientist who prefers all things spooky and creepy, but when she has trouble making friends at her new school she experiments with fitting in--which works until a monster erupts from the trashcan. Franny K. Stein is not your average girl. She prefers poison ivy to daisies, and when Franny jumps rope, she uses her pet snake. The kids in Franny's class think she's weird, wacky, and just plain creepy. Tired of being stared at,...

Weather can be truly wild. Mild breezes can give way to a terrifying tornado in a matter of minutes. What happens in Earth's atmosphere to cause weather is the focus of this beautifully designed volume. Fascinating facts about weather matters such as the water cycle, thunderstorms, and climate change are presented alongside absorbing, hands-on activities that reinforce key concepts.