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This 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 Contents
Acknowledgments.

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.

Janice VanCleaves Science Through the Ages

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 15 August 2002
      ISBN-13 9780471330974
      978-0471330974
      ISBN-10 0471330973

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This 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 Contents
      Acknowledgments.

      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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