Akron Public Library

"A group of kids discovers they were cloned from the DNA of some of the greatest criminal masterminds in history for a sociological experiment"--

Inventions: Our lives are made easier by one invention or another, but we may not realize that not every invention is carefully planned - some of the most valuable ones came about by accident! Bill examines the process of inventing. Do-it-yourself science: You can demonstrate big scientific ideas with small, simple experiments. Get a lesson from Bill and learn how you can conduct scientific research.

In the year 2000 Melly and Anny Beth were old and ready to die. But when offered the chance to be young again by participating in a top-secret experiment called Project Turnabout, they agreed. They received injections that made them grow younger, and it seemed like a miracle. But when the injections that were supposed to stop the unaging process turned out to be deadly, Melly and Anny Beth decided to run for their lives. Now it is 2085. Melly...

Cece and her friend Isaac conduct an experiment using the forces of push and pull to deliver a treat to Cece's dog, Einstein. Includes glossary and activities using the forces of push and pull.

While her third-grade classmates are sprouting seeds in paper cups, Holly has a more ambitious, innovative science project in mind.

Max Einstein and a group of international geniuses use their creativity and curiosity to help solve some of the world's toughest problems with science.

Light and sound both travel in waves, but sound waves travel significantly slower than light. Theories like this are difficult to grasp in words, but there are easy ways to see them in action. With this book's simple experiments, young scientists will test out how light can bend and how even invisible sounds can make things move, helping them understand how even the most complex theories work. Through step-by-step instructions, young readers will...

"Vivi loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi and her friends visit the aquarium and are introduced to the concepts of density and buoyancy. A great choice for aspiring scientists, emerging readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty's Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a fun experiment to do at home. "-- Amazon. "Vivi loves science--and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi and her classmates...

Jessie wants her science fair project to make a difference. So when she gets the chance to test a local creek for pollution, she can't wait to get started. But when things start going wrong with her experiment, Jessie and her siblings don't just have an experiment to investigate, they have a mystery to solve!

Following his doctor's instructions, engaging simpleton Charlie Gordon tells his own story in semi-literate "progris riports." He dimly wants to better himself, but with an IQ of 68 can't even beat the laboratory mouse Algernon at maze-solving. Algernon is extra-clever thanks to an experimental brain operation so far tried only on animals. Charlie eagerly volunteers as the first human subject. After frustrating delays and agonies of concentration,...