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This series is designed to give children an insight into the world of science and technology. Each book explores and explains the latest scientific knowledge and is illustrated with explanatory diagrams. Examining the sources of the fuels used by industry and in the home, and the way other energy sources are harnessed to create power, this book covers such topics as the nature of fuels, fuel processing, the energy crisis and alternative energy supplies. ... Read more

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Cooking Up Science Projects for OLDER kids
Each chapter includes starter ideas for science projects for ages 14 and up. Many of the projects in this volume require adult supervision and/or intervention for safety which fact is included first in the list of materials as well as in bold red text in the narrative portion of the chapter. A brief introduction sets a welcome tone implying that all of us are scientists all the time, and an effort has been made to dispel the "mad scientist" image that permeates many science fair books. A short section on scientific method is followed by an explanation of what science fair judges are looking for, how to be a responsible science fair participant, and safety precautions. Chapters include Food, Energy and Humans (experiments include testing for energy and carbohydrates); Fats, Proteins Vitamins andMinerals (testing for fats, proteins, Tyndall effect, vitamin C); Yeast, Baking Soda and Baking Powder (yeasts and sugars, yeast as a catalyst, many uses of baking soda); Dairy Products (turn milk into cheese, measure mineral content of milk); Fruits, Vegetables, Gelatin, Meat and Carbonated Drinks (keep fruits fresh, how enzymes affect gelatin, carbonation). A page of "Further Reading and Internet Addresses" is followed by an index. Unlike many of the science project books, this one doesn't tell kids what the outcomes are supposed to be. HOORAY AND HALLELUJIAH!!!! If you know how an experiment is supposed to turn out, it's not an experiment--it's a demonstration, or a magic trick. This title guides the reader to designing good experiments to narrow down the variables to one, and encourages them to repeat and vary the experiments to validate their hypotheses. Readers will want to have their own 3x5 cards handy to jot down questions that will inspire new science projects, because it's almost guaranteed every page will spawn at least three new possibilities. And this book has 128 pages. The illustrations are clear and easily understood by older readers and themselves will inspire readers to use charts, graphs and illustrations of their own in science projects they set up. Altogether one of the best series for science fair we've seen, this volume presents challenging and thought-provoking food based experiments for older readers. NOTE: Many of the experiments in this book use dangerous chemicals and solutions that require gloves, protective eye gear and extreme caution.The experiments in this book were previously published in Health Science Projects About Nutrition, Science Fair Success Using Supermarket Products, Science Projects About Kitchen Chemistry and Soda Pop Science Projects, all from Enslow. ... Read more

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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Seth and his rock band perform at the school math fair and are surprised to find they are one of the prize winners. ... Read more

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Sam's little sister Michelle thinks there's a ghost in the creepy old house their dad bought. With help from a couple of friends on the soccer team, Sam, Amy, and Michelle use an old ghost story - plus measuring tools and calculations for distance, volume, and perimeters - to figure out the truth behind . . . The Secret Ghost. ... Read more

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A valuable resource to students, educators, and parents
"The Secret Ghost: A Mystery with Distance and Measurement" is the third book in an outstanding Manga Math Mystery series and involves a "haunted" house where Sam and Michelle have moved to live with their dad. They receive help from Kung Fu friends Amy and Tom who help them use measuring tools to calculate distance, volume, and areas to enable them to solve the mystery of Michelle's secret ghost. Colorful Manga illustrations tell the story and keep interest high. Aside from teaching basic measuring and logical problem solving skills, "The Secret Ghost" contains some positive subtext suggestions, such as that children of different ethnicities can be closely related as well as good friends, and former bullies can become friends and heroes, and finally, children who are not ridiculed for having fears can be empowered to investigate and resolve their fears. "The Secret Ghost" will appeal to elementary and middle school age children, and will be a valuable resource to students, educators, and parents. ... Read more

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At Sifu Faiza's Kung Fu School, kids learn to be strong and fast. They also learn to be smart, cool-headed, and honest. So Joy, Adam, Sam, and Amy are surprised when the key to the school is stolen - as well as all their kung fu gear. Now they'll have to use all kinds of calculations - addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division - to figure out the clues, follow the thieves, and find . . . The Lost Key. ... Read more

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An excellent resource for teachers and students that proves learning math can be fun
"The Lost Key: A Mystery With Whole Numbers" is the debut title of a new Manga Math Mystery series that uses whole numbers to solve a mystery confronting Kung Fu students Amy, Sam, Adam and Joy. Colorful Manga illustrations created by Tintin Pantoja, assisted by Yuko Ota and Der-shing Helmer keep the action-packed mystery moving along. "The Lost Key" is a fun approach to math and logic learning that will appeal to both elementary and middle school age children. learning whole number math problems and logical solutions to problems is guaranteed painless and hitch-free in this carefully created Manga. Many other admirable ideas are also presented, including inclusion of others, peaceful solutions, and earned trust rewarded. "The Lost Key" is an excellent resource for teachers and students that proves learning math can be fun! ... Read more

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Explains the purpose and parts of flowers, how they make seeds, and how their color, freshness, and scent give pleasure to both people and animals. ... Read more

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When Max misplaces his digital watch, he replaces it with an analog watch that he does not know how to read and finds himself late for everything. ... Read more

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Hints at Telling Time
The author and illustrator have done a good job of depicting the boy's daily schedule, but I was looking for something more helpful in teaching time.Max gets himself in some minor trouble because he can only tell time using his digital watch.Yet, miraculously, he learns all about the big hand, the small hand, and five-minute increments in a matter of five minutes when his family makes up a game for him.His family doesn't do anything that isn't tried in school.If it were that easy, teachers everywhere would have it made! ... Read more

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The twentieth century saw countless innovations in science and technology. These developments have changed the way people experience transportation, entertainment, communication, astronomy, and warfare. Even some of the mysteries of life itself were solved between 1900 and today.In this volume of the "Gallup Major Trends & Events: The Pulse of Our Nation 1900 to the Present" series, technological advancements and the thinkers responsible for them are examined. The attitude of the typical American toward technology is also traced throughout the past hundred years. Polls from the Gallup Organization indicate that though most Americans are satisfied with the ways technology has improved day-to-day life, many also fear technology may go too far. ... Read more

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The neighborhood kids want to organize a purr-fect cat show. The problem is, they can't agree on how to sort the cats. Small cats and big cats? Cats with spots and cats without spots? Kids will learn all about sorting in this silly Station Stop 1 story.

Illustrated by Tamara Petrosino. ... Read more