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Explore the wonders of hands-on scientific discovery evary day of the year with 365 Science Projects and Activities. With these easy-to-do projects, you can use common household items to examine the mysteries of the world around you. Clearly rated for difficulty level, these activities are a great way to learn about botany, biology, physics, earth sciences, chemistry and astronomy.
The vast oceans covering the planet promise both beauty and peril for adventurers looking to explore their depths. Experience the tales of 1920s marine biologist Warren Wilmott, just returned from his six-week trip conducting field research in treacherous waters, as he provides a glimpse into the watery world of gray reef sharks, sea wasps, saltwater crocodiles, and more. Complete with illustrations, maps, photos, and facts, Ultimate Expeditions: Deep Sea Diver is the perfect companion for the aspiring explorer. Each of the eight animal profiles comes with assembly instructions and materials to make your own 3-D model.
Julia Morgan was born into a world that doubted the ability of women, but her mother and grandmother taught her not to listen. Not only did she graduate college as the only woman in her class getting a degree in civil engineering, she went on to attend Beaux-Arts in Paris. As the best architecture school in the world, many were surprised when she passed the entrance exams, and even more so when she finished the five-year program in three years! After becoming the first woman to receive an architecture license in California, she opened her own business and was quickly singled out by William Hearst, who admired her imaginative style and unique projects. With his funding, she built Hearst Castle, one of the most famous buildings in California. It was her largest and most complex project, but by no means her last. She went on to build and advocate for the YWCA and Mills College, which both worked to advance women's opportunities.
How many different organisms can you identify in a square meter of earth? What happens to plants if they don't have enough sunlight? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more with the fun ecology and environmental experiments in this book. Young scientists will explore interactions of organisms and their environments. Many experiments include ideas students can use for science fairs.
Sticks and Stones gives a glimpse into the simple and enduring playtime activities that children enjoy around the world. The 39 games are accompanied by basic facts and interesting information about each country of origin. Information is provided for number of players needed, diagrams to set up playing area, and step-by-step instructions to play the game. Bonus puzzles and world map included.
"Presents several science experiments and project ideas using plants"--Provided by publisher.
Bessy Coleman was the first African American to earn an international pilot's license. She was the first African American woman to fly. The book is a short biography from her childhood in Texas, to her work in Chicago, to her flight training in France and Germany, to her career as a flight instructor and stunt pilot. The book documents her legacy in aviation and in breaking down racial barriers. It contains a selected bibliography. For readers age 10 to adult.
Details twenty-five experiments demonstrating the structure, environmental needs, and life processes of plants.
Using the mouse library, Fribble Mouse investigates the nature of the new hobby that his friend and neighbor, Mr. Crumb has started.