"Step-by-step instructions to create a volcano right in the kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as acids and bases, atoms and molecules, and elements. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research" --Amazon.com

Shares instructions for creating Earth-themed science projects, including converting old clothing into space gear using ice, turning broken crayons into a candle with heat, and growing crystallized candy in a recycled jar.

"Provides step-by-step instructions for activities demonstrating earth science concepts and explanations for the concepts presented"--

"Have you ever wished you could cast a real spell with the wave of a magic wand? Have you ever wanted to mix a real color-changing potion? Now kids can perform magical feats with a few simple ingredients and a little help from science. Written by biochemist Cara Florance, Science Spells is the perfect way to engage kids while teaching them about science. Each experiment includes simple instructions, diagrams to follow along with, and an explanation...

"25 edible science experiments that teach kids that cooking is chemistry"--

This step-by-step guide enables ordinary folks to construct 13 awesome ballistic devices using inexpensive household or hardware store materials. Clear instructions, diagrams, and photographs show how to build projects ranging from the simple, a match-powered rocket, to the more complex, a tabletop catapult, to the classic, the infamous potato cannon, to the offbeat, a Cincinnati fire kite. With a strong emphasis on safety, Backyard Ballistics also...

Text and experiments introduce the scientific properties of heat and cold, examining such topics as temperature, thermometers, freezing, and melting.

Presents experiments and projects that use ingredients and equipment that can be found in the kitchen.

In BUOYANCY, Bill takes to the sky in a hot-air balloon, and goes scuba diving in the Seattle Aquarium to explain why things like boats, helium, and balloons are buoyant.