Science Fair Projects: The Environment, by Bob Bonnet & Dan Keen, illustrated by Frances Zweifel, Sterling Publishing Co.,Inc., New York, NY, 1995
60 environmental science projects from Nuked Beans and Smart Sprouts to Mud Huts and Bringing Order Out of Chaos.
The Big Book of Nature Projects, by The Children's School of Science, photography by Len Rubenstein, Thames & Hudson, New York, NY, 1997
A visually striking book that helps encourage children to discover nature for themselves, this can be enjoyed by a 7 year old with a little parental assistance at times, but still offer a challenge to a junior high schooler.
Science Fairs, Ideas and Activities, World Book Inc., Chicago, IL, 1998
Hands-On projects about space, solar power, machines, plants and sound.
Mr Wizards Supermarket Science, by Don Herbert, illustrated by Roy McKie, Random House, NY, 1980
100 Experiments using items from your supermarket.
Science Questions and Answers: Indoor Science, by Anita Ganeri, Dillon press, New York, NY 1993
This book uses common questions like, "What is the best way of cracking a nut?" to introduce elementary scientific concepts like the lever.
You Can With Beakman & Jax: More Science Stuff You Can Do, by Jok Church, Andrews & McMeel, Kansas City, MO 1994
Simple science experiments with common materials and easy to understand answers to children's questions about science.
What Makes a Magnet? by Franklyn M. Branley, illustrated by True Kelly, HarperCollins Publishers, New York, NY, 1996
A hands on guide to experiments with Magnets for young children. One of a series of "Lets Read and Find Out Science" books for preschool through the primary grades.
Super Cool Science: South Pole Stations, Past, Present and Future, by Sandra Markle, Walker and Co., New York, NY 1998
Text and beautiful photographs tell the story of science research stations at the South Pole, including one under construction.
Backyard Safari, John & Cathleen Polgreen, Doubleday & Co., Inc., Garden City, NY, 1971
A scientific treasure hunt in the small world of a fairly typical suburban or rural back yard.
Nicky the Nature Detective by Ulf Svedberg, illustrated by Lena Anderson, translated by Ingrid Selberg, R & S Books, Stockholm & New York, 1983
The story of Nicky is really a guide for the beginning naturalist, with ideas for related activities.
101 Nature Experiments: A Step by Step Guide, by David Burnie, DK Publishing, Inc., New York NY, 1996
Clear explanations and colorful photos show how to do experiments with common materials and samples relatively easily found in nature.
Janice VanCleave's 202 Oozing, Bubbling, Dripping and Bouncing Experiments, by Janice VanCleave, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, NY 1996
A collection of short experiments showing principles of chemistry, physics, biology, astronomy, and earth science. This is one of a series of science experimentation books by Van Cleave.
Science in Seconds With Toys, by Jean Potter, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, NY, 1998
100 easy experiments on light reflections, light refraction, mixing, molding, stretching and so on.
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