Children’s: picture books, activity books

Book Synopsis* What kind of insect does a back flip? * Which bug will wrestle with a rival? You''ll find the answers to these and other fascinating questionsabout insects in Pet Bugs. Small, easy to find, catch, and carefor, and intriguing to watch, bugs make terrific pets! In Pet Bugs,Sally Kneidel shows you how to catch and keep crickets, mantises,click beetles, and many more kinds of insects. She''ll also give youa close-up view of how insects interact with one another and withtheir environment. C Captivating illustrations throughout the bookbring this fun-filled hobby to life for kids.Table of ContentsBugs That Eat Other Bugs. Bugs That Have Special Tricks to Avoid Being Gobbled Up. Bugs That Look Like Something They're Not. Bugs That Live and Work in Groups. Bugs That Communicate with Each Other in Special Ways. Bugs That Multiply--Before Your Eyes!. Appendix. Glossary. For Further Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisFans of Vicki Cobb''s unique blend of humor, science, and hands-onactivities will have tons of fun with How to Really Fool Yourself.Kids won''t be able to believe their eyes--not to mention theirears, noses, hands, and tongues! Packed with all-new illustrationsand a delightful new design, this book features over 70 activitiesto fool all five senses. Each illusion is followed by a fascinatingWhy You''re Fooled section that explains the science and historybehind the magic. * Illusions of touch, taste, hearing, smell, and sight include: theIncredible Shrinking Sugar Cube, Flavorless Coffee, Movie-StyleSound Effects, Making Circles from Straight Lines, and manymore * The hardcover edition of How to Really Fool Yourself has sold90,000 copies * A Main Selection of the Primary Teachers'' Book ClubTrade Review"Interesting, informative, and fun."--School Library Journal "Clear and lively . . . links the puzzles to scientificfact."--ALA Booklist "Simple and direct, suitably lighthearted. . . . This unpretentiousaccount might just win over a couple of investigators of thefuture!"--Scientific AmericanTable of ContentsA Sense of Reality. Weird Feelings. Strange Sounds and a Taste for the Mysterious. Bizarre Shapes and Sizes. Brightness Mad and Color Crazed. Phantom Moves. Mirages and Other Visual Oddities. Great Misconceptions. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis text brings together a collection of thirty experiments in astronomy for young adults. It includes information on measurements and optical instruments, which can be used to investigate the size and surface features of a number of astronomical bodies including the sun, stars and moon.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Measurements. 1. Apparent Diameter: Observed Diameter of Celestial Bodies. 2. Angular Separation: Angular Distance between Celestial Bodies. 3. Altitude: Vertical Coordinate. 4. Azimuth: Horizontal Coordinate. Part II: Optical Instruments. 5. Apertures: The Gathering of Light. 6. Diffraction: The Spreading of Light. Part III: The Sun. 7. Sunspots: Cooler Surface Regions. 8. True Sun: How the Sun Appears to Move. 9. Seasons: Four Times of the Year. Part IV: The Planets. 10. Solar System Scale: Miniature Model. 11. Barycenter: The Balancing Point. 12. Orbital Eccentricity: How Circular a Celestial Body's Path Is. 13. Planetary Phenomena: Planetary Movement Relative to Earth. 14. Orbital Period: Time of Revolution. 15. Spheroids: Bulging Bodies. 16. Rotation: The Spinning of Celestial Bodies. 17. Phases of Venus: Changes in Shape and Size. Part V: Moons. 18. Moon Phase: The Moon's Visible Lighted Surface. 19. Eclipses: Shadows of Earth and the Moon. 20. Craters, Maria, and Highlands: The Moon's Surface Features. 21. Galilean Satellites: Jupiter's Largest Moons. Part VI: Stars. 22. Celestial Sphere: Sky Globe. 23. Zodiac Band: Background for the Ecliptic. 24. Circumpolar: Stars above the Horizon. 25. Star Clock: Star Positions Indicate Time. 26. Star Systems: Multiple Stars. 27. Apparent Magnitude: Apparent Star Brightness. 28. Parallax: Apparent Shift of an Object. Part VII: Meteors and Artificial Satellites. 29. Meteors: Streaks of Light in the Sky . 30. Artificial Satellites: Man-made Orbiters. Appendix 1: Random Error of Measurement. Appendix 2: Relative Error: Percentage Error. Appendix 3: Planet Facts and Figures. Appendix 4: Tangent Table. Appendix 5: Sources of Scientific Supplies. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisWith fun facts and brand-new experiments for every week of the year, kids can explore various fields of science, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics while developing problem-solving strategies.Table of ContentsAUTUMN. Falling Leaves. Changing Colors. Butterfly Migration. Johnny Appleseed. Columbus Day. Plant Weather Predictors. Big Pumpkin. Saving Time. Cleaning Up. Night Vision. Static Charge. Native Popcorn. Animal Weather Predictors. WINTER. Melting Ice. Winter Stars. Winter Solstice. Bear's Paws. Cool Sunglasses. Sweet Crystals. Snowflakes. Snow Motion. Moon Rings. Heartbeat. Fat Facts. Penguin Undercoat. Turtle Warm-ups. SPRING. Wind Catchers. Netted. Clover Leaves. Spring Equinox. Spring Rains. The Big Dipper. Earth Day. Conserving Paper. Hummers. Early Risers. Dinnertime. Water Walkers. Frog Bite. SUMMER. Color Changers. Critters' Ears. Summer Smells. Star Locator. Sun Protector. Puffy Raisins. Up and Out. Dog Days. Keep Cool. Wrinkled Skin. Singing Lessons. Cool Clothes. Sweaty Cans. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis is a collection of experiments, facts, and activities on the history of science for kids ages 8-12, focusing on the practical ways in which science has helped people. * Organized into sections by topics such as astronomy, biology, chemistry, and so on.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. PAST TO PRESENT. History of Science. Stone Age. Bronze Age. Iron Age. Industrial Age. ASTRONOMY. The Universe. Calendars. Telescopes. Planetary Motion. Gravity. BIOLOGY. Plants. Anatomy. Circulatory System. Preserving Food. Stethoscope. CHEMISTRY. Chemical Reactions. Alchemy. Oxidation. Soap. Dyes. EARTH SCIENCE. Atmosphere. Earth's Shape. Thermometer. Compasses. Air Pressure. PHYSICS. Rubber. Buoyancy. Magnets. Energy. Flight. Glossary. Index.Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisThirty terrific physics projects from everyone''s favorite science teacher This invaluable guide to physics projects, written for middle and high school students, details how to put together projects that showcase key physics concepts. In this latest volume in her successful series of science fair project books, Janice VanCleave provides thirty comprehensive projects-on measurement, force and motion, states of matter, energy, and electricity-that come complete with illustrations, charts, diagrams, and suggestions for original projects on related topics. Whether students want to work with pendulums, lenses, or parallel circuits, this book provides the inspiration and hands-on help they need to assure science fair success. Janice VanCleave (Riesel, TX) is a former elementary and high school science teacher who now spends her time writing and giving science workshops. She is the author of more than forty children''s science books, with sales totaling more than 2 million Table of ContentsIntroduction. PART I: FORCE AND MOTION. 1. Center of Gravity: The Balancing Point. 2. Mechanical Stability: Resistance to Falling Over. 3. Friction: Force That Resists Motion. 4. Surface Tension: A Liquid's Skinlike Property. 5. Work: Force Through a Distance. 6. Newton's Third Law of Motion: Action-Reaction. 7. Terminal Velocity: Maximum Velocity in a Fluid. 8. Linear Inertia: Resistance to Change in Linear Motion. 9. Rotational Motion: Spinning Objects. 10.Rotational Inertia: Resistance to Change in RotaryMotion. 11. Pendulum: A Harmonic Oscillator. PART II: FLUIDS. 12. Buoyancy: Upward Force by Fluids. 13. Atmospheric Pressure: Air Force per Area. 14. Static Fluids: Fluids at Rest. PART III: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM. 15. Static Electricity: Stationary Charges. 16. Electric Current: Movement of Charges. 17. Series Circuit: Sequential Path. 18. Parallel Circuit: Divided Pathways. 19. Magnetic Field: An Area of Force. 20. Electromagnetism: Magnetism from Electricity. PART IV: HEAT. 21. Thermal Conduction: Transfer of Vibrational Energy. 22. Convection: Movement of Heat through Fluids. 23. Infrared Radiation: Heat Transferred through Space. PART V: LIGHT. 24. Polarization: Vivrations in One Direction. 25. Scattering: Receiving and Transmitting Light. 26. Thin-Film Interference: Light Waves In and Out of Step. 27. Convex Lens: Converging Light Rays. PART VI: SOUND. 28. Sound: Longitudinal Waves. 29. Resonance: Sympathetic Vibration. PART VII: MEASUREMENT. 30. Angular Measurements: Dimensions in Degrees. Appendix 1. Trigonometric Functions. Appendix 2. Relative Error: Percentage Error. Appendix 3. Manometer. Appendix 4. Sources of Scientificn Supplies. Glossary. Index. Appendix 1: Trigonometric Table. Appendix 2: Relative Error: Percentage Error. Appendix 3: Manometer. Appendix 4: Sources of Scientific Supplies. Glossary. Index.

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Book Synopsis"Scientific American" has long popularized science around the world. Now children too can discover the excitement of science, with these illuminating science projects based on the magazine's "Amateur Scientist" column.Table of ContentsASTRONOMY. Making a Sundial. Photographing Lunar Eclipses. Tracking Artificial Satellites. Demonstrating Orbits. BIOLOGY. Hydroponics. Stimulation of Plant Growth. Sensitive Plants. Growing Algae. Cultivating Slime Molds. Learning Behavior in Sow Bugs. Breeding Butterflies. Hummingbird Studies. Raising Reptiles. Stereoscopic Vision. Binocular Vision and the Reversing Cube Illustration. CHEMISTRY. Paper Chromatography. Freezing and Thawing of Water and Salt. Growing Crystals. Non-Newtonian Fluids. Measuring the Thickness of an Oil Slick. EARTH SCIENCE. Backyard Archaeology. Building a Rock and Mineral Collection. Fossil Models. Making Clouds. Measuring Raindrops. Making a Hygrometer. Building an Anemometer. The Coriolis Effect. PHYSICS. Experiments in a Wind Tunnel. Test-Flying Planes Underwater. The Cartesian Diver. Color Addition. Studying Wave Properties in a Ripple Tank. Wave Interference. Studying Liquid Vortices. Gravitational Field Demonstrated in a Soap Bubble. Building a Periscope. Kite Flying. A Rubber Band Heat Engine. Electric Circuits. Making an Electroscope. Electric Pendulum. Glossary. Sources. Index.

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Book SynopsisA companion to "Fabulous Fractions, Measurement Mania" which teaches children the basics of five forms of measurement - length, volume, weight, temperature, and time - and two systems of measurement - the old imperial systems and today's metric system.Table of ContentsTHE MAGIC OF MEASUREMENT. MEASURING LENGTH AND DISTANCE IN ENGLISH AND METRIC UNITS. Feet First! Hands Up. Body Parts. Jump Start. A Simple Ruler. A Tall Order. The Magnificent Mile. Area Mosaic. Optical Illusions. Room Redocorating. Conversion Cards. Metric Measuring Tape. Little Dolls, Real People. Neighborhood Distances. Kilometer Vacations. Dancing Decimal Points. Metric-English Frenzy. MEASURING VOLUME IN ENGLISH AND METRIC UNITS. Spoons Abound. Measuring Cup. When Is a Cup Not a Cup? A Square Cup. It's a Party. Volume Addition. Measuring Milliliters. Create a Liter Cube. The Price Is Right. MEASURING WEIGHT IN ENGLISH AND METRIC UNITS. Outer Space. One Ounce. One Pound. Estimating Weights. Guess and Weigh. One Ton. Grams and Milligrams. MEASURING TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND CELSIUS. Water, Water Everywhere. What's the Temperature? MEASURING TIME. Ten Times! Candle Hour Power. Create a Sundial. Clock Search. All Over the United States. Measurement Master Certificate. Index.

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Book SynopsisDon''t Just Learn Fractions ...Master Them! Brimming with fun and educational games and activities, the Magical Math series provides everything you need to know to become a master of mathematics! In each of these books, Lynette Long uses her own unique style to help you truly understand mathematical concepts as you play with everyday objects such as playing cards, dice, coins, and paper and pencil. Inside Fabulous Fractions, you''ll find out all about fractions, from what they look like to how to write them, to the relationship between fractions and decimals, and more. While playing exciting games like Super Domino ESP and Reduce It!, you''ll learn about proper fractions and how to reduce them. And with games like Combination Pizza, Fraction Jeopardy!, and three-in-a-Row-Bingo, you''ll learn to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions while you have fun! So why wait? Jump right in and find out how easy it is to become a mathematics master!Table of ContentsTHE MAGIC OF FRACTIONS. THE FACTS ON FRACTIONS. Half Happenings. Sandwich Quarters. Fraction Stars. Fraction Strips. Fraction Match. Lowest-Terms Picture. Reduce It! The Lineup. Fraction War! Domino ESP. Flip It! Cut Up! Zero. ADDING AND SUBTRACTING FRACTIONS. Combination Pizza. Addition Chip Trading. Pattern Pictures. Circles Inside Circles. Subtraction Chip Trading. Least Common Multiple Tic-Tac-Toe. Quick Change. Fraction Roll. Up-and-Down Dominoes. Missing Numbers. MULTIPLYING AND DIVIDING FRACTIONS. Graph Paper Multiplication. Splitting the Deck. Fraction Sale! Mixed-Number Products. Add Things Up. Domino Match. Magic Fraction Squares. Number Line Division. Shoe Box Fractions. Three-in-a-Row Bingo. FRACTIONS, DECIMALS, AND MORE. Order. Dancing Decimals. Fraction Jeopardy! Problem Generator. Crossword Puzzle. Challenging Dot-to-Dot. Fraction Words. Fractions Master Certificate. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis illustrated work offers advice and activities to make multiplication fun.Table of ContentsTHE MAGIC OF MULTIPLICATION. GAMES FOR UNDERSTANDING THE MULTIPLICATION TABLES. Can You Eat Just One? Pair It Up! Don't Skip This Activity. Counting Corners. Nickel Mania. Tallying Toothpicks. Calculating Sevens. Graphing Eights. Hidden Nines. Fingerprints. Big Fat Zero. Book It! MULTIPLICATION PRACTICE GAMES. Cover-Up! Multiplication Tic-Tac-Toe. Fingers! Possible or Impossible. Shout It Out! Split Second. Multiplication Search. Off to the Races. Multiplication Crossword Puzzle. Multiplication War. Unscramble. Multiplication Memory. Silly Multiple Stories. Multiple Search. Buzz-Bizz. Multiplication Grid. BECOMING MARVELOUS AT MULTIPLICATION. License Plate Multiplication. Amazing Multiples. What's the Problem? Flashing Factors. Prime Factors. Prime Solitaire. Engaging Exponents. Mental Multiplication Tricks. Guesstimating. Three by Three. Handfuls of Change. Annualizing. MULTIPLICATION MASTER CERTIFICATE. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis illustrated book offers ideas and activities that will make division fun. All activities are appropriate to the learning level, and each can be done with materials that are commonly found around the house - such as paper, playing cards and dice.Table of ContentsI. The Magic of Division 1 Anatomy of a Division Problem 2 Division as Grouping 3 Division as Repeated Subtraction 4 Division as the Opposite of Multiplication II. Understanding Division Facts 5 Fun One! 6 It's All in the Eyes 7 Division Circles 8 Number Line Fours 9 Nickel Mania 10 Subtracting Sixes 11 Calculating Sevens 12 Opposite Eights 13 Nine and Easy Nines 14 Erasing Zeros 15 Dividing by Zero III. Division Practice Games 16 Division Tic-Tac-Toe 17 Split Second 18 Division Search 19 Off to the Races 20 Division Memory 21 Three-in-a-Row Bingo 22 Egg Carton Division 23 Answer Up! 24 Mystery Number 25 Division Scabble 26 Divisor Here! IV. Becoming Dazzling at Division 27 Flip-Flop 28 Whoops! Something's Left? 29 Lip and Down 30 Solving Long Division Problems 31 Three-Minute Long Division 32 Checking Division Problems 33 Check It Out! 34 Ten-Second Guess Division 35 Daring Divisibility 36 Prime! 37 Prime Mania 38 Back and Forth 39 Shout It Out! 40 Word Problems Division Master Certificate Index

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Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to a refreshing assortment of brave American women of colonial times. This title presents stories of such remarkable colonial women as Mumbet, a slave who won her freedom in a Massachusetts courtroom in the 1780s; and, more.Table of ContentsIntroduction. NEW ENGLAND. Anne Marbury Hutchinson (1591-1643). Queen Weetamoo (163? to 1667). Deborah Samson (1760-1831). Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman (1742-1829). Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818). Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784). The MIDDLE COLONIES. Margaret Brent (1601-1671). Peggy Shippen Amold (1760-1804). Betsy Griscom Ross (1752-1836). Esther DeBerdt Reed (1746-1780). THE SOUTH. Anne Bonny (1697-17??). Eliza Lucas Pinckney (1722-1793). Anne Trotter Bailey (1743-1825). Mary Draper Ingles (1731-1815). Suggested Reading. Timeline. Other Outrageous Women of Colonial America. Credits.

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Book SynopsisSail down the Ivory Coast with the ancient Phoenicians. Meet the Kublai Khan with Marco Polo. Join the Antarctic explorers in their race to reach the South Pole. Discover vast new lands, plumb the depths of the deepest oceans, and venture into outer space.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Expanding the Ancient World. Discovering New Lands. Exploring Grand Continents. Exploring Oceans and Finding Islands. Into the Lands of Ice and Snow. Soaring High Above. Glossary. Selected Bibliography. The New York Public Library's Recommended Reading List. Index. Photography Credits.

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Book SynopsisThe classic guide to science fairs, recommended by the International Science and Engineering Fair This revision of the classic reference on how to do a science fair project features step-by-step instructions describing 50 award-winning projects from actual science fairs, along with dozens of helpful illustrations.Table of ContentsForeword to the Newly Revised Edition vii Acknowledgments ix SI (Metric) Conversion Table xii Introduction 1 Part I A Complete Guide to Science Fair Projects 3 Chapter 1 Science Fairs and Science Fair Projects 5 Chapter 2 Before You Get Started 9 Chapter 3 Getting Started 13 Chapter 4 Planning and Conducting Your Experiment 26 Chapter 5 Organizing and Presenting Data 35 Chapter 6 The Display: Putting It All Together for the Fair 42 Chapter 7 At the Fair 50 Part II 50 Award-Winning Science Fair Projects 57 1. Which Characteristic Is Most Influential in Attracting Bees to a Flower: Fragrance, Color, or Flavor? (Behavioral Science) 59 2. The Effects of Gender Identity on Short-Term Memory (Behavioral Science) 62 3. Do All Plants Transpire at the Same Rate under Different Sources of Light? (Botany) 65 4. Can Plant Cloning Be Used Effectively by Produce Growers? (Botany) 68 5. How Effective Is Beta Carotene in Fighting Cancer in Plants? (Botany) 70 6. The Effect of Electromagnetic Fields on Eremosphaera Algae Cells (Botany) 73 7. What Is the Most Efficient Substance for Melting Ice? (Chemistry) 76 8. What pH Level Is Most Conducive to Corrosion in Iron and Copper? (Chemistry) 78 9. How Effective Is Lobster Shell Chitin in Filtering Wastewater Metallic Ions? (Chemistry) 80 10. How Does Saltwater Mix in an Estuary? (Chemistry) 83 11. Can the Life Span of a Soap Bubble Be Extended in Different Temperatures and Atmospheric Conditions? (Chemistry) 86 12. What Colored Dyes Are Found in Powdered Drink Mix and Colored Marking Pens? (Chemistry) 89 13. Can Mathematical Patterns Be Found in Johann Sebastian Bach’s Two-Movement Preludes and Fugues? (Computer Science/Mathematics) 92 14. Measuring the Brightness of an Incandescent Light Bulb (Energy) 94 15. Which Form of Insulation Is Most Effective? (Energy) 97 16. Alcohol as a Fuel: Recycling Wastes into Energy (Energy) 99 17. Can Earthworms Be Used to Recycle Kitchen Wastes into Fertile Garden Soil? (Environmental Science) 102 18. The Great American Lawn and Pristine Water: Can They Coexist? (Environmental Science) 105 19. Do Gas Stations Affect the Soil Around Them? (Environmental Science) 107 20. What Is the Effect of #6 Heating Oil on Elodea densa in an Aquatic Environment? (Environmental Science) 110 21. Can Limestone Be Used to Protect Pine Trees from Acid Rain? (Environmental Science) 112 22. What Section of a Town Has the Most Pollution in the Form of Airborne Particles? (Environmental Science) 114 23. Environmental Effects on the Biodegradability of Plastic Bags, Paper Bags, and Newspaper (Environmental Science) 116 24. How Does Acid Rain Affect the Cell Structure of Spirogyra? (Environmental Science) 118 25. The Presence of Heavy Metals in a Coastal Body of Water and Their Effect on Aquatic Life (Environmental Science) 121 26. What Substance Is Most Effective for Cleaning Teeth? (Health Science) 125 27. The Relationship between Alcohol Dosage and Dependency in a Rat (Health Science) 127 28. How Effective Are Various Items in Protecting against Ultraviolet Radiation? (Health Science) 130 29. The Wave, the Golden Mean, and (Mathematics) 133 30. Are Dandelions as Effective as Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics against Bacteria? (Microbiology) 138 31. Can Food Molds Be Used to Reduce Bacteria Spread by a Pet Rabbit?( Microbiology) 141 32. What Substance Is Most Effective for Preventing the Breeding of Bacteria in Waterbeds? (Microbiology) 143 33. How Can the Amount of Bacteria Found on Kitchen Sponges and Dishcloths Be Reduced? (Microbiology) 146 34. An Analysis of the Bacteria and Heavy Metal Content of Sewage before and after Treatment at a Sewage Plant (Microbiology) 148 35. Are Your Clams Safe to Eat? (Microbiology) 150 36. Footwear versus Bacteria (Microbiology) 152 37. The P-Trap: A Bacteria Cauldron (Microbiology) 154 38. The P-Trap: A Continuing Dilemma (Microbiology) 157 39. Improving the Antibacterial Effects of Garlic (Microbiology) 160 40. Does the Period of Motion of a Pendulum Depend on Its Weight, Amplitude, or Length? (Physics) 164 41. Are Composites of Wood Stronger than Solid Wood? (Physics) 167 42. Which Angle of Attack Generates the Most Lift? (Physics) 170 43. Polarization and Stress Analysis of Airplane Windows (Physics) 172 44. Shape and Viscous Effect (Physics) 175 45. What Would Happen to Climate, Weather Patterns, and Life Forms if the Earth Were Cubical? (Physics) 178 46. The Physics of Cheating in Baseball (Physics) 181 47. Does a Golf Ball’s Bounciness Influence the Distance that It Will Travel? (Physics) 185 48. Relaxing the Breathing Patterns of Newly Purchased Pet Fish so They May Adapt to a New Aquarium (Zoology) 188 49. Can the Heartbeat of a Chicken Embryo Be Detected without Breaking Its Eggshell? (Zoology) 190 50. Are Dogs Colorblind? (Zoology) 193 Part III Appendixes Appendix A 400+ Ideas for Science Fair Project Topics 195 Appendix B 100+ Project Titles of Award-Winning Projects 205 Appendix C Scientific Supply Companies 209 Appendix D State, Regional, and International Science and Engineering Fairs 211 Appendix E Alternative Science Fair Project Competitions 221 Glossary 224 Index 227

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Book SynopsisA large portion of any science fair deals with engineering topics, yet there are currently no project books for kids ages 8 to 12 specifically on engineering.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 1. Push and Pull 5 Structural Engineering 2. Blast Off 11 Aerospace Engineering 3. Up and Away 19 Aeronautical Engineering 4. Up and Down 27 Roller-Coaster Engineering 5. Coming Through 35 Solar Engineering 6. Easy Listening 43 Acoustical Engineering 7. Stop and Go 51 Electrical Engineering 8. Directors 59 Optical Engineering 9. Recover 67 Petroleum Engineering 10. Break Out 73 Nuclear Engineering 11. New Stuff 81 Chemical Engineering 12. Hot Stuff 87 Fire Protection Engineering 13. Brighter 95 Product Development Engineering 14. Primary 101 Biological Engineering 15. Shiny 107 Metallurgical Engineering 16. The Limit 113 Stress Engineering 17. Weakened 119 Product Durability Engineering 18. Discarded 125 Environmental Engineering 19. Less Is More 133 Geotechnical Engineering 20. Flowing Through 139 Hydraulic Engineering 21. Shake Up 145 Earthquake Engineering 22. Changes 151 Meteorological Engineering 23. Around and Around 159 Hydrology Engineering 24. Neighbors 165 Agricultural Engineering 25. Stringy 171 Textile Engineering Glossary 177 Index 197

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Book SynopsisThere's plenty for you to choose from in this collection of forty terrific science project ideas from real kids, chosen by well-known children's science writer Janice VanCleave. Developing your own science project requires planning, research, and lots of hard work.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. Part I: SCIENCE PROJECTS STEP-BY-STEP. Chapter 1: Keep a Log Book. Chapter 2: Select a Category. Chapter 3: Do Topic Research. Chapter 4: Do Project Research. Chapter 5: Find a Project Problem. Chapter 6: Come Up with a Project Hypothesis. Chapter 7: Design a Project Experiment. Chapter 8: Collect Raw Data. Chapter 9: Create Your Project Summaries. Chapter 10: Design Your Project Display. Chapter 11: Prepare an Oral Presentation and Plan for Your Evaluation. Part II: 40 SAMPLE PROJECTS. Project 1: What Effect Does the Physical Form of a Fertilizer Have on Plant Growth? Project 2: What Effect Does Talcum Powder Have as an Insecticide? Project 3: How Effective Are Sun Shadows for Telling Time? Project 4: How Does Earth’s Rotation Affect the Position of the “Man in the Moon”? Project 5: What Effect Does a Glucose Solution Have on the Longevity of Cut Flowers? Project 6: What Effect Does the Color of Light Have on Phototropism? Project 7: What Effect Does the Position of Artificial Light Have on Plant Growth? Project 8: How Does Exposure Time to Microwaves Affect Seed Germination? Project 9: What Effect Does the Size of a Plant’s Leaves Have on the Plant’s Transpiration Rate? Project 10: How Do Seasonal Color Changes in the Environment Affect Camouflage in Animals? Project 11: How Does the Amount of Water in a Gel Affect Its Flexibility? Project 12: What Effect Does the Type of Flour Have on the Ability of Calcium Propionate to Inhibit Bread Mold? Project 13: What Effect Does Light Have on the Rate of Planaria Regeneration? Project 14: What Effect Does Regular Physical Exercise Have on the Lungs’ Vital Capacity? Project 15: What Effect Does Gender Have on the Stroop Test Color Recognition Response Time? Project 16: How Does the Volume of Background Music Affect Short-Term Memory? Project 17: How Does Color Intensity Affect the Perceived Sweetness of Food? Project 18: What Effect Does the Type of Video Game Have on Blood Pressure? Project 19: What Effect Does Surface Area Have on the Evaporation Rate of Water? Project 20: What Effect Does Temperature Have on the Amount of Solute Needed to Prepare a Saturated Solution? Project 21: What Effect Does Surface Texture Have on Growing Crystals? Project 22: What Effect Does Temperature Have on the Thickness of Ketchup? Project 23: What Effect Does the pH of Food Have on Preventing Tarnish on Copper Pots? Project 24: What Effect Does the Concentration of a Mordant Have on the Colorfastness of a Natural Dye? Project 25: How Effective Are Homemade Barometers in Predicting Weather? Project 26: What Effect Does Humidity Have on Condensation Rate? Project 27: How Does Evaporation Affect the Salinity of Ocean Water? Project 28: What Effect Does the Type of Ground Cover Have on the Rate of Soil Erosion? Project 29: How Does the Texture of Paper Affect Its Printing Quality? Project 30: What Type of Container Increases the Shelf Life of Bread? Project 31: How Does the Degree of Stretching Affect the Ability of Plastic Food Wraps to Keep Foods Fresh? Project 32: What Effect Does Triangle Size Have on the Strength of a Truss Bridge? Project 33: How Steady Is the Moon’s Angular Speed from One Day to the Next? Project 34: How Does the Ratio of Two Dyes in a Mixture Affect Its Color? Project 35: How Does a Refrigerant’s Surface Area Affect How Well It Cools? Project 36: What Effect Does Salt Concentration Have on the Specific Heat of an Aqueous Salt Solution? Project 37: What Effect Does the Time of Day Have on Passive Solar Heating? Project 38: How Does the Size of a Vibrating Surface Affect the Pitch of Its Sound? Project 39: How Does Density Affect the Buoyancy of Objects? Project 40: How Does Mass Affect the Period of a Pendulum? Appendix A: 100 Project Ideas. Appendix B: Science Project and Reference Books. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisCOOK UP A HEAPING DISH OF CULTURE WITH TASTY RECIPES FROM AMERICAN IMMIGRANTS Who knew culture could be so delicious? In THE COMING TO AMERICA COOKBOOK, you''ll discover how America''s immigrants have lived and dined over the centuries. This scrumptious survey of a wide variety of cuisine--Mexican, Irish, Chinese, Moroccan, Turkish, Ethiopian, Nigerian, and many more--blends together an appetizing mix of kid-friendly recipes and fun food facts throughout each chapter. Kids will have a great time learning about each culture''s distinctive foods and traditions while they cook up easy and yummy recipes, including: NAAN, a bread made with yogurt, which is a staple of Indian cooking SAVORY SHRIMP OVER RICE, a recipe from Northern Italy passed down through generations BRATWURST WITH SAUERKRAUT, a favorite dish of Wisconsin, where many Germans settles in the nineteenth century BANANA STRAWBERRY BATIDOS, icy Cuban drinkTable of ContentsAbout This Book. Discovering the Kitchen. Tools of the Trade. Cooking Skills. Cutting. Measuring. Mixing. Stovetop Cooking. Cracking and Separating Eggs. Safety Rules. Around the Stove and Oven. Using Any Appliance. Using a Microwave Oven. Using a Knife. Cleaning Up. Chapter 1. Brazil. Churrasco. Classic Corn Cakes. Fried Bananas With Cinnamon. Chapter 2. China. Chicken Lo Mein. Sichuan-Style Beef Stir-Fry With Rice. Ginger Scented Fruits With Orange Sorbet. Chapter 3. Cuba. Cuban Sandwich. Banana Strawberry Batidos. Cuban Black Bean Soup. Chapter 4. Ethiopia. Ethiopian Injera. Ethiopian Vegetable Bowl. Chapter 5. Germany. Bratwurst with Sauerkraut. German Potato Salad. Gingerbread People. Chapter 6. India. Naan. Curried Chicken. Basmati Rice. Chapter 7. Ireland. Mom's Irish Soda Bread. Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner. Anytime Apple and Blackberry Pie. Chapter 8. Italy. Everyday Escarole, Bean, and Barley Soup. Savory Shrimp Dinner Over Rice. Filomena's Love Knot Cookies. Chapter 9. Lebanon. Hummus Bi-tahini. Ree's Tabbouleh. Chapter 10. Mexico. Amazing Avocado Dip. Oh-So-Hot Salsa. Awesome Tex-Mex Spuds. Mexican Bean Salad. Chapter 11. Morocco. Zuri's Orange Nut Couscous. Banana Milkshake. Moroccan Lemon Anise Bread. Chapter 12. The Netherlands. Dutch Stew. Dutch Apple Cake. Dutch Windmill Cookies. Chapter 13. Nigeria. Sausage Roll. Mashed Yams. Chapter 14. Norway. Open-Faced Roast Beef Sandwich. Norwegian Waffles. Shilling Bun. Chapter 15. Poland. Mildred Goldberg's Amazing Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. The Ultimate Pierogies. Orange-Iced Babka. Chapter 16. South Korea. Korean-Style Short Ribs. Korean Sweet Rice Cakes. Amazing Asian Dumpling Soup. Chapter 17. Thailand. Thai Chicken Salad. Sticky Rice With Fruit. Chapter 18. Turkey. Bob's Scrambled Eggs. Overstuffed Zucchini. The Best Baklava. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisWhat''s the effect of osmosis on a raisin? How is water transported through plant stems? What''s the best way to grow penicillin? How are butterflies different from moths? Now you can discover answers to these and other fascinatingquestions about biologythe study of living organisms. In Biologyfor Every Kid, you''ll learn how to talk with fireflies, watchbacteria wage war in a glass of milk, discover how to tell thetemperature by counting cricket chirps, and find out how an appleand an onion can taste the same. Each of the 101 experiments is broken down into its purpose, a listof materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and aneasy to understand explanation. Every activity has been pretestedand can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom orat home.Table of ContentsI. Experiments For The Beginning Biologist: The World of Plants 7 II. Experiments In The Animal Kingdom: Introductory Zoology 79 III. Experiments That Teach Us About Ourselves: The Amazing Humanbody 143 Glossary 215 Index 219

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsMatter. Forces. Gases. Changes. Phase Changes. Solutions. Heat. Acid or Base. Glossary. Resource List. Index.

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Book SynopsisHow are mountains formed? What makes the air we breathe? What causes the ocean waves? Now you can learn the answers to these and other questions aboutthe earth, sea, and air through 101 fun, safe, low-cost experimentsand activities that can be performed at home or in the classroom.In Earth Science for Every Kid, you''ll use a tennis ball and amarble to demonstrate a solar eclipse. You''ll make a peanut butterand jelly sandwich to understand sedimentary rock formation. And,with the assistance of a Slinky(r) and a helper, you''ll learn aboutthe motion of water waves. Each of the 101 experiments is broken down into its purpose, a listof materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and aneasy to understand explanation. Every activity has been pretestedand can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom orat home. Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave: * ASTRONOMY FOR EVERY KID * BIOLOGY FOR EVERY KIDTable of ContentsPartial table of contents: EARTH IN SPACE. Bulging Ball. Wobbler. Tilt. Eclipse. ROCKS AND MINERALS. Salty. Needles. Deposits. Spoon Pen. CRUSTAL MOVEMENT. Rub-a-Dub. Shifting. Pop Top. Dipper. Dynamo. Ripples. EROSION. Rusty Rock. Rock Eater. Shaping. Run Off. Up and Down. ATMOSPHERE. Spacey. Straw Drill. Increasing. How Fast?. Which Way?. WEATHER. Barometer. Cloud Watcher. Wet Bulb. Floating Flakes. Micro-Bolt. Bang!. OCEANS. Wave Action. Bobber. Bump!. Twirler. Super Cooled. Slosh!. Tides. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisContains numerous simple experiments designed to explain astronomy to young children. The purpose and procedure of each experiment is explained, along with a list of the materials required and an explanation of the results. The text covers the stars, planets, satellites and asteroids.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: PLANETS. Cooler. Bent. Quicker. Cover Up. Hot Box. Rotate. Back Up. Red Spot. Hot. Charged. Shepherds. SPACE MOVEMENT. Speedy. Spinner. How Far?. Lifter. Satellite Crash. Same Place. SUN. Black Out. Shut Out. Clock Compass. Mirage. Sun Camera. Trapped. MOON. Night Lights. Moonbeams. Spinner. Plop!. Heavy. Splatter. STARS. Star Clock. Distant Stars. Daytime Stars. Streaks. Hazy. Burn Out!. Spirals. SPACE INSTRUMENTS. Up or Down?. Reflector. Retroreflector. How High?. Light Meter. Around the World. Bouncer. SPACE AND SPACE TRAVEL. Blast Off. Fake. Darkness. Spheres. Free Fall. Space Suit. Taller. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisSimple and fun activities that inspire understanding and respect for the environment. Discover what pollution is and what it does Learn how you can limit pollution through conservation and recycling Make your own environmentally friendly products The activities in this book will show you things like how to make scratch-and-sniff paper, how to build your own greenhouse, and how to sprout seeds in old tea bags. Each activity is fun to read and is explained in step-by-step drawings that are easy to follow, and all materials are readily available household items.Table of ContentsSOMETHING'S HAPPENING HERE: POLLUTION AND THE ENVIRONMENT. Acid Rain. Ozone. The Undetectables. Oil Spills. Wash Blues. Breakdown. What's Eating You?. WASTE NOT, WANT NOT: CONSERVE, REUSE, RECYCLE. How Green Is My Greenhouse. Windpower. Earth(worm) Day. Scratch-and-Sniff Papermaking. Portable Fridge. Why Should My Window Wear a Coat?. Tea for Two. CREATING ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTS. No Excuses Soap. Bubble Bonanza. Make Fleas Flee. Mothra's Eating My Clothes. Hair's Looking at You Kid--Shampoo. Save a Tree. List of Organizations to Contact. Index.

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Book SynopsisExperience all the fun of science and explore the science of funNow you can discover. * Why you don''t fly out of your seat when amusement park rides turnupside down * Why a Frisbee flies * What makes popcorn pop and hot dogs plump With dozens of fun, safe, and inexpensive experiments, Jim Wiesereveals the secrets behind these and lots of other awesomemysteries. Did you ever wonder what makes a curveball curve, howcotton candy is made, and why fun house mirrors make you look soweird? Here''s a wild way to learn the real reasons. Packed withamusing illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, RollerCoaster Science is a great way to get into physics, chemistry,biology, and more.Table of ContentsWhat Goes Up: Playground Activities. Round and Round We Go: Amusement Park Rides. Play Ball: Sports and Recreational Activities. Excitement on the Midway: Fun Foods and Games of Chance. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisHow can you make a map out of clay? What is a compass rose? How do scientists track hurricanes? How has the world''s population changed? Now you can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about geography. In Geography for Every Kid you''ll learn about legends, scales, grip maps, topographic maps, latitude and longitude, and much more! You''ll create a map of your very own neighborhood park, make an enlarged picture using a grid, and even map a simulated ocean floor using just a string and a washer. Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an easy to understand explanation. Every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home. Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave:Astronomy for Every KidBiology for Every KidChemistry for Every KidDinosaurs for Every KidTable of ContentsThe Earth in Space. The History of Mapmaking. Explorers. Global Addresses. Mapping a Sphere: The Earth. Using a Map Scale. Finding Places. Legends. Variation. Compass Rose. Mapping the Ocean Floor. Contour Mapping. Hurricane Tracking. Seasons. Time Zones. Atmospheric Circulation. Water and Climate. Climate Regions. Waters and Lands of the Earth. People, Population, and Location. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisA Unique Book on Outdoor Education for Young Children . Nature for the Very Young Nature For the Very Young At school or at home, this lively handbook of inventive and entertaining activities will delight, and educate, children from preschool age to second grade. Nature for the Very Young offers a unique combination of preschool readiness material and learning activities that use nature explorations as a springboard for learning and growing. The lessons are built around background information for the adults and proven learning activities for the children. The teaching aids are presented full scale to facilitate teacher use. Throughout Nature for the Very Young, the material is designed to focus on the basic concepts appropriate to a young child''s level of development and ability. These concepts include color recognition, sequencing, body awareness, reading readiness, and other important skills. You will also find invaluable guidance on leading a group of young children on field trips Table of ContentsAUTUMN. Time of Preparation. Habitat. Forest Layers. Rabbits. Seed Dispersal. Starlings. Black-Capped Chickadees. Stone Walls. WINTER. Color Recognition. Cardinals. Snow. Woodchuck. Evergreen. Insects. Skunk Cabbage. Rainbow. SPRING. Sequencing. Death and Decay. Goats. Frogs and Toads. Eggs. Butterflies and Moths. Ants. Violets and Seeds. SUMMER. Body Awareness. Oak Trees. Squirrels. White Pine. Box Turtles. Pigeons. Flowers. Queen Anne's Lace. Resources. Index.

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Book SynopsisAn idea-packed catalog of projects, activities, and science fun sure to inspire future Edisons . The Thomas Edison Book of Easy and Incredible Experiments The Thomas Alva Edison Foundation Thomas Edison patented 1,093 inventions -- and more chemistry experiments than any other scientist ever! This book reflects the fascination that he found in experimentation and presents the best, most popular experiments and projects sponsored by the prestigious Edison Foundation. Here, in one convenient volume, you will find a range of activities from the very simple (for primary or middle grades or individual young scientists at home) to the intriguingly complex (for older students, groups, or an entire class). These experiments require no science background. They utilize inexpensive, easy-to-obtain materials. Most of all, the projects are fun to build, safe and useful, and each provides a good demonstration of important scientific principles in real-life action! Most youngsters and teens can work Table of ContentsSimple Experiments in Electricity. Electrochemistry, and Basic Chemistry. Simple Experiments in Magnetism and Electricity. Selected Experiments--from Edison's Phonograph to hisMotion-Picture Camera. Useful Science Projects--Electric Pens to a Simple Radio. Energy for the Future. Alternative Energy Sources. Nuclear Experiments. Recommended Publications. Chronology of Events in the Life of Thomas Alva Edison. Index.

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Book SynopsisAbout three to five million high school students compete in science fairs every year. An emphasis on technology and the number of science-based magnet schools mean the traditional science project is here to stay.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: A Magical Mystery Tour of Science Fair Projects. Chapter 1: Science Fair Projects 101: Discovering What They’re All About. Chapter 2: Getting the Skinny on Science Fair Projects (And How They Can Help You). Chapter 3: Tackling and Categorizing Your Projects. Part II: Choosing a Project and Getting Started. Chapter 4: What’s the Big Idea? Finding a Project Topic. Chapter 5: Getting the 4-1-1: Information Please! Chapter 6: Writing Your Background Research Paper. Part III: The Nitty-Gritty: Stepping Through the Project. Chapter 7: Keeping Your Project on Track. Chapter 8: Getting to the Nuts and Bolts: The Scientific Method. Chapter 9: Over Here, Igor: Doing Your Project. Chapter 10: That’s a Wrap: Winding Up Your Project! Part IV: Show and Tell. Chapter 11: Creating a Project Notebook. Chapter 12: Displaying Your Project. Part V: The Finals: Knowing What to Expect at the Fair. Chapter 13: Entering the Construction Zone: Setting Up Your Project. Chapter 14: Bringing On the Judges. Chapter 15: Going for the Gold: Science Fair Awards. Part VI: Some Superb Science Project Picks. Chapter 16: Easy As Pie. Chapter 17: Kicking It Up a Notch. Chapter 18: Taking the Challenge. Part VII: The Part of Tens. Chapter 19: Ten Bad Project Ideas and Why You Should Avoid Them. Chapter 20: Ten Great Web Sites (Okay, 23 Actually). Chapter 21: Ten Fun Things to Do at the Science Fair. Chapter 22: Ten Science Project Survival Tips for Parents. Chapter 23: Ten MVPS (Most Valuable Project Supplies). Index.

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Book SynopsisMeet the Greatest heroes of africa--from ancient to modern times "The books in the Black Stars series are the types of books that would have really captivated me as a kid. " --Earl G.Table of ContentsIntroduction. PART ONE: HEROS OF ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL AFRICA. Imhotep. Piankhy. Youssef Mansa Musa. Askia the Great. PART TWO: HEROES OF THE STRUGGLE AGAINST EUROPEAN INCURSION. Nzingha. Osei Tutu. Moshesh. Cetewayo. Khama. Behanzin Hossu Bowelle. Rabah. Menelik II. Bambaata. PART THREE: HEROES OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY. Haile Selassie. Jomo Kenyatta. Albert John Luthuli. Kwame Nkrumah. Constance Cummings-John. Nelson Mandela. Albertina Sisulu. Sir Seretse Khama. Julius Nyerere. Kenneth Kaunda. Patrice Lumumba. Kofi Annan. Stephen Biko. Further Reading. Picture Credits. Index.

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Book SynopsisFind out what life was like in colonial America from the people who lived it!This first book in the American Heritage American Voices series will give you a rare glimpse into the day-to-day experiences of early Americans. You''ll learn from fourteen-year-old George Washington about his Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour (such as Do not laugh too much or too loud in public.); you''ll read the testimony of an accused witch from the Salem witch trials; and you''ll hear about the terrible conditions African slaves suffered when they were brought to America, from one of the slaves who survived. You''ll also find out about what led up to the Boston Tea Party, what happened to the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and the daring mission of the first submarine (in 1776!).From Columbus''s letter describing his first voyage to America to the Constitution of the United States, Colonies and Revolution presents a wealth of period documents, includTable of ContentsIntroduction to the American Heritage American Voices Series vii Introduction to Colonies and Revolution ix PART I: Colonizing a New World 1 Christopher Columbus Signs a Contract 2 From an Agreement between Christopher Columbus and the Rulers of Spain, April 17, 1492 3 Columbus Describes His Voyage 3 From Christopher Columbus's Letter to Lord Raphael Sanchez, March 14, 1493 4 The Mystery of Roanoke 4 From John White's Journals, 1590 5 The Legend of Pocahontas 7 From John Smith's The General History of Virginia, 1624 8 The First Settlements in New England 9 From William Bradford's History of Plymouth Plantation, "The Mayflower Compact," 1620–1647 10 The Survival of Plymouth Plantation 10 From William Bradford's History of Plymouth Plantation, 1620–1647 11 A Difficult Voyage 13 From a German Immigrant's Letter Home, 1750 13 Keeping a Sense of Humor 14 Forefathers' Song, c. 1630 15 Indenture: Encouraging Newcomers 16 Aulkey Hubertse's Indenture Contract, 1710 16 Pennsylvania: Drawing Colonists from the Continent 18 From William Penn's Some Further Account of the Province of Pennsylvania in America, 1683 18 PART II: Daily Life in Colonial America 21 All in a Day's Work 22 From a Girl's Diary, 1775 22 Life in Williamsburg 23 From Andrew Burnaby's Travels . . . , 1759 23 Education and Morals 24 From The New England Primer, c. 1680 25 Washington's Rules for Civil Behavior 26 From George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour, 1747 27 Clothing in the Age of Homespun 27 From Reverend John Schuyler's Journal, c. 1805 28 Wealth and Fashion 29 A Description of Dress, 1710 29 The Salem Witch Trials 30 From the Transcript of the Trial of Sarah Good, 1692 31 Judge Sewall's Apology 32 From Judge Samuel Sewall's Diary, 1696 and 1697 32 Anne Bradstreet: America's First Poet 33 Anne Bradstreet's "To My Dear and Loving Husband," 1678 33 Eliza's Gift to South Carolina 34 From a Letter by Eliza Lucas, 1740 35 Advice on Choosing a Husband 36 From the Royal American Magazine, 1774 36 Advice on Being Feminine 36 From John Winthrop's History of New England, 1645 37 Living Well 37 From the Diary of John Adams, 1775 38 A Girl's Life in Boston 38 From Anna Green Winslow's Diary, 1772 39 Benjamin Franklin: The First American 40 From The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, 1793 41 "What Then Is the American?" 43 From J. Hector St. Jean de Crèvecoeur's Letters from an American Farmer, c. 1782 43 PART III: Many People, Many Voices 45 Slavery on a Virginia Plantation 46 From Philip Vickers Fithian's Journal, 1773 47 A Traveler's View 48 From J. Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur's Letters from an American Farmer, c. 1782 48 The Nightmare Atlantic Crossing 49 From Equiano's Travels, 1789 49 Growing Opposition to Slavery 50 A Slave's Epitaph, 1773 51 Thomas Jefferson's Dilemma 51 Jefferson's Ad for the Return of a Runaway, 1769 52 From Jefferson's Notes on the State of Virginia, 1784 52 From Jefferson's Letter to Frances Epps, 1787 53 First Encounters with Native Americans 53 From John White's Journals, 1585 54 The Story of a "White Indian" 55 From A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison, 1824 55 Defending Diversity: Freedom of the Press and Speech 57 From Andrew Hamilton's Speech in the Trial of John Peter Zenger, 1735 59 PART IV: Prelude to Revolution 61 Patriots Protest a New Tax 62 From the Pennsylvania Journal and Weekly Advertiser, October 31, 1765 64 The Stamp Act Congress 65 From The Proceedings of the Congress, October 1765 65 The Beginning of a National Identity 66 From John Dickinson's Letters from a Pennsylvania Farmer, 1768 66 The Boston Massacre 67 From John Tudor's Diary, 1770 68 From Captain Thomas Preston's Letter to a Friend, 1770 68 The Boston Tea Party 71 From a Letter by John Andrews, 1773 71 From John Adams's Diary, 1773 72 "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" 72 From Patrick Henry's Speech to the Virginia Assembly, 1775 73 PART V: The American Revolution 75 "One If by Land, Two If by Sea" 76 From Paul Revere's Letter to Dr. Jeremy Belknap, 1798 77 The Battle of Lexington 78 From Ebenezer Munroe's Diary, 1775 78 The Battle of Concord 79 From Thomas Thorp's Journal, 1775 80 Washington Takes Charge 81 From the Military Journal of Dr. James Thacher, 1775 82 From George Washington's Letter to Martha Washington (Patsy), 1775 83 Letter from a Patriot 84 From Elizabeth Bartlett's Letter to a British Officer 84 A Patriot Marching Song 85 From "Yankee Doodle" 85 Deborah Champion's Ride 86 From Deborah Champion's Letter to a Friend, 1775 87 A Black Poet Writes of Freedom 88 From Phillis Wheatley's "To the Earl of Dartmouth . . . ," 1773 89 Declaring Independence 90 From Thomas Paine's Common Sense, 1776 90 Thirteen United States Declare Independence 92 From the Declaration of Independence, 1776 93 "We Must All Hang Together . . ." 95 From Dr. Benjamin Rush's Letter to John Adams, 1811 96 "Remember the Ladies" 97 From Abigail Adams's Letter to John Adams, March 31, 1776 98 From John Adams's Reply, April 14, 1776 99 The American Army and Militia 99 From Private Joseph Martin's Journal, 1776 100 Sergeant Smith's Turkey Prisoners 101 From Sergeant John Smith's Diary, 1776 101 The American Turtle 102 From Sergeant Ezra Lee's Letter to David Humphrey, 1776 102 "The Times That Try Men's Souls" 104 From Thomas Paine's The American Crisis, 1776 104 Washington's Christmas Surprise 105 From Colonel John Fitzgerald's Diary, 1776 105 Winter at Valley Forge 107 From the Diary of Dr. Albigence Waldo, 1777–1778 108 Benedict Arnold: "Treason of the Blackest Dye" 108 From General Nathaniel Greene's Announcement to the Continental Army, September 16, 1780 110 The Turn toward Victory 111 From James Collins's Journal, 1780 111 The Victory at Yorktown 113 From James Thacher's Journal, 1781 114 PART VI: Creating a National Government 115 What Form of Government? 116 From Abigail Adams's Letter to John Adams, 1776 116 Shays' Rebellion 117 From a Farmers' Petition to the State Government, Summer 1786 118 From an Interview in the Massachusetts Centinal, October 25, 1786 118 The Meeting of the Constitutional Convention 119 From Major William Pierce's Notes, 1787 119 Surviving Philadelphia's Summer 121 A French Visitor's Description of Philadelphia in Summer, 1787 122 The Constitution 122 From the Constitution, 1788 123 The Bill of Rights 126 The Bill of Rights, Amendments 1–10, 1791 127 Sources 129 Index 133

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Book SynopsisWiley's Black Stars series introduces children of every background to African Americans who achieved greatness despite the odds. This new volume profiles 30 black entertainers, sports stars, entrepreneurs, and others who have achieved financial success and given back to the community, including notables such as Madam C.J.Table of ContentsForeword v Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 PART ONE: THE EARLY YEARS William Alexander Leidesdorff 7 PART TWO: THE CIVILWAR YEARS AND RECONSTRUCTION Mary Ellen Pleasant 15 Bridget “Biddy” Mason 22 Anthony Overton 27 Abraham Lincoln Lewis 31 PART THREE: INTO THE NEW CENTURY Madame C. J. Walker 39 Annie Turnbo Malone 43 Robert Sengstacke Abbott 48 Arthur George Gaston 54 S. B. Fuller 61 PART FOUR: MODERN TIMES John H. Johnson 71 Crispus Attucks Wright 77 Matel “Mat” Dawson Jr. 82 Quincy D. Jones 86 Earl G. Graves 92 Joe L. Dudley Sr. 97 Reginald Francis Lewis 103 Robert L. Johnson 108 Oprah Gail Winfrey 114 Shelton “Spike” Jackson Lee 120 Russell Simmons 126 Earvin “Magic” Johnson 130 Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds 136 Tyra Banks 140 Eldrick “Tiger” Woods 144 Bibliography 150 Picture Credits 152 Index 153

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAbout This Book xv Discovering Science in the Kitchen xvii Preparation and Cooking Skills xviii Equivalents xxii Pots, Pans, and More! xxv Safety Rules! xxxiii Nutrition in a Nutshell xxxv Rules of the Game for Food Safety xxxvii Part 1. Questions, Questions, Questions! How Does Food Cook? Experiment: Which Potato Cooks Faster? 3 Heat Transfer and Cooking 4 What Happened in the Experiment? 6 Recipes Basic Baked Potatoes 8 Broccoli and Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes 10 Smashed Potatoes 12 Air-Fried French Fries 14 Potato Skins with Cheddar and Salsa 16 Crunchy Country Potato Salad 17 Create-a-Potato Party 19 Quinoa-and-Salsa-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Awesome Avocado Sauce 21 Awesome Avocado Sauce 23 Why Does Popcorn Pop? Experiment: How Do You Get the Most Pops? 25 Popcorn Science 26 What Happened in the Experiment? 27 Recipes The Best Popcorn 28 “New” Fashioned Kettle Corn 30 Popcorn Power Bars 31 Trail Mix Popcorn 33 “Movie Time” Cheddar Cheese and Chive Popcorn 34 Popcorn Santa Fe 35 Springtime Pastel Popcorn Treats 37 Why Do Onions Make You Cry? Experiment: How Can I Cut Onions Without Crying? 40 Onions and Enzymes 41 What Happened in the Experiment? 42 Recipes “A Plus” Air-Fried Onion Rings 43 Cheesy Cauliflower and Onion Bake 45 Why Does Toast Brown? Experiment: Which Toasts Better? 48 The Science of Browning 49 What Happened in the Experiment? 49 Recipes Awesome Avocado Toast 50 High Tea Cinnamon Toast 51 Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Cutouts 52 Linzer Tart French Toast 54 Strawberry Butter 56 Creamy Herb and Chive Spread 57 Ralph’s Zippy Hummus 58 How Does a Bean Sprout? Experiment: Which Beans Will Start to Grow? 62 From Seed to Plant 63 What Happened in the Experiment? 63 Recipes Southwestern Dinner Salad 64 “Aquafabulous” Cornbread 66 Santa Fe Cheesy Black Bean Soup 68 Quick-and-Easy Lunchtime Burrito 70 How Do Sauces Thicken? Experiment: Which is the Better Thickener? 73 All About Thickeners 74 What Happened in the Experiment? 75 Recipes Over-the-Rainbow Mac and Cheese 76 Chile Con Queso Dip 78 How Does Bread Rise? Experiment: How Does Sugar Affect Yeast’s Growth? 81 Steps to Make Bread 82 What Happened in the Experiment? 85 Recipes All-American White Bread 86 Basic Pizza Dough 88 Possibilities Pizza 89 “Saucy” Sausage and Veggie Stromboli 91 Monkey Bread 93 What is Baking Powder? Experiment: Does Temperature Affect How Much Baking Powder Bubbles? 96 Baking Powder and Quick Breads 97 What Happened in the Experiment? 98 Recipes Baking Powder Drop Biscuits 99 Breakfast Strawberry Shortcakes 101 Picnic Time Carrot, Coconut, and Currant Bread 102 Protein-Packed Blueberry Pancakes 104 Basic Muffins with Variations 106 What Happens When You Beat Egg Whites or Cook Eggs? Experiment: Which Egg Whites Whip Up Faster? 110 All About Eggs 111 What Happened in the Experiment? 112 Recipes The Best Veggie Quiche Recipe 113 Custom Omelets 116 Angel Food Cake 118 Part II No More Boxes, Cans, or Jars: Do It Yourself! Make-Your-Own Salad Dressings Activity: Make-Your-Own Mayonnaise 124 Emulsions 125 What Happened in the Activity? 125 Recipes Trendy Tuna Salad 126 Italian Dressing 127 Rich Raspberry Dressing 128 Layered Lunchtime Salads in a Jar 129 Default Delicious Three Bean Salad 131 Paninis with Mayo Pesto Dressing 132 Fresh Fruit Cocktail with Honey Yogurt Dressing 134 Grow-Your-Own Herbs Activity: Plant an Indoor Herb Garden 137 Common Herbs and Spices 138 What Happened in the Activity? 139 Recipes Garden Fresh Tomato Sauce 140 Creamy Blender Pesto Sauce 142 Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Sauce with Artichokes, Olives, and Tomatoes 143 Make-Your-Own Fermented Foods, Activity: Use Bacteria to Make Yogurt from Milk 146 Making Pickles 148 What Happened in the Activity? 148 Recipes Aunt Teresa’s OldFashioned Bread-andButter Pickles 149 Cool Crunchy Refrigerator Pickles 151 Make-Your-Own Smoothies Experiment: Test the Viscosity of Fluids 155 Smoothies and Heterogeneous Mixtures 156 What Happened in the Experiment? 157 Recipes Vita-Packed Tri-Berry Smoothie 158 “Tropicalicious” Island Mango Smoothie 159 Green-n-Lean Warrior Smoothie 160 Make-Your-Own Popsicles Activity: Test What Happens When Water Turns to Ice 163 Ice 163 What Happened in the Activity? 164 Recipes Fruity Popsicles 165 Yogurt-Fruit Swirl Popsicles 166 Pudding Popsicles 168 Make-Your-Own Power Cookie Mix Activity: Make Sugar Crystals 171 Sugars and Health 172 What Happened in the Activity? 172 Recipes Power Cookie Mix 173 Peanut Butter Cookie Treats 174 M&M Cookies 175 Major Molasses Cookie Bites 176 Delicious Double Chocolate Honey Brownies 177 Make-Your-Own Nut Butter Experiment: Compare the Freezing Point of Oils Such as Peanut Oil 180 Freezing Points of Oils 181 What Happened in the Experiment? 181 Recipes Homemade Honey-Roasted Peanut Butter 182 The Best Banana Almond Milkshake 184 “Peanutty” Coco-Chocolate Energy Treats 185 Easy Cashew Fettuccini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Chives 187 Make-Your-Own Jam Experiment: Compare Pectin Content of Fruits 191 Pectin and Colloids 192 What Happened in the Experiment? 192 Recipes Jammin’ Red Raspberry Jam 193 Whole-Wheat Snickerdoodle Surprise Muffins 195 Chicken Breasts Glazed with Peach Jam 197 Make-Your-Own Dried Fruits Experiment: Compare Water Content of Fresh and Dried Fruit 200 Dehydration of Fruit 202 What Happened in the Experiment? 203 Recipes Overnight Slow-Cooked Maple Apple Oatmeal 204 Crunchy Granola 206 Bread Pudding with Raisins 208 “No Yeast” Holiday Stollen 210 Appendix A. Nutrient Content of Recipes 213 Glossary 221 Index 227

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Book SynopsisA delightful and distinctive picture book about Dr Virginia Apgar, who invented the eponymous test for evaluating newborn health that's used worldwide every day

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Book SynopsisThis whimsical and informed debut picture book takes a leaf from a cookbook to show readers how the universe came into being

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Book SynopsisSlow, sleepyand adorable. This playful and informative picture book follows the fascinating history of one of the world's most beloved animals

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Book SynopsisFrom the best-selling author behind My Weird School: a quirky new biography series that casts fresh light on high-interest historic figures.

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Book SynopsisFrom the best-selling author of My Weird School: a new entry in the hilarious biography series that casts fresh light on high-interest historic figures.

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Book SynopsisFrom the best-selling author of My Weird School: a new entry in the cheerful and engaging biography series centred on high-interest historic figures

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Book SynopsisThree friends prepare for an alien invasion with aluminum foil, peanut butter, and science.When Art and his friends—Robbie, Jason, and Amy—are having a sleepover, they decide to use Art’s telescope for some stargazing. They are shocked to see a purple spaceship hurtling toward Earth. While his parents think his imagination is getting the best of him, Art thinks Earth is at risk of an alien invasion. What should he do? Should Art and his fellow science detectives alert the authorities, or should they take matters into their own hands?When the local police don’t seem concerned about Art’s report, the kids decide to apply their knowledge of science and critical thinking skills to prepare for the impending attack. They need a plan—and fast!What transpires as they gear up for the spaceship’s arrival will amuse and educate. Art Smart, Science Detective will appeal to budding scientists and even reluctant young readers as it answers burning questions such as “How close is science fiction to real life?” and “Can peanut butter really keep your brain safe from an alien assault?” This entertaining journey through the science of the sky is easily incorporated into middle-grade science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics courses.

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Book SynopsisIn Una Belle Townsend’s latest children’s book, Blazer’s Taxi, an unusual friendship exists between a Clydesdale and a mini-horse. When Doug Sauter buys the Clydesdale, whose name is Blazer, he can’t get the horse onto the trailer until Taxi, his very small friend, is loaded first. After all, the two horses ran and played together in the pasture and had a marvelous time. Blazer wasn’t going anywhere without his friend, so Taxi remained with his buddy, and Doug ended up with two horses, the big one and the tiny one. Blazer eventually became the mascot of the Oklahoma City Blazers hockey team, which Doug Sauter coached. The three of them traveled with the hockey team across America and Canada.

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Book SynopsisGallop off to Buffalo Creek with Sheriff Updown for a whole heap of Wild West yoga fun and discover calming yoga through a story that teaches kids about positivity and making friends. In this Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure, Jaime Amor (from the Cosmic Kids YouTube channel) teaches children yoga basics through a fun and engaging story, with the added benefit of helping children to explore how we can encourage positivity in ourselves and others. Ending with an affirmation for confidence, incorporating this yoga story into play or bedtime will have a real positive effect on your child. Perfect for Cosmic Kids fans, and newbie yogis alike. Includes tips from Jaime for helping kids learn yoga. Watch her doing yoga and learn more about the Cosmic Kids phenomenon at www.cosmickids.com.nomenon at www.cosmickids.com.

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