Science and Experimental Activity Bibliography
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES LIBRARY

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GENERAL SCIENCES	ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY	MATHEMATICS
EARTH SCIENCES	LIFE SCIENCES	PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

GENERAL SCIENCES
Abruscato, Joseph and Jack Hassard. The Whole Cosmos Catalog of Science Activities: For Kids of All Ages. Glenview, IL: Good Year Books, 1991. Public Q164 .A26 1991. A collection of experiments, projects, and other activities.

Allison, Linda. The Wild Inside: Sierra Club's Guide to the Great Indoors. San Francisco, CA: Sierra Club Books; Boston, MA; Little, Brown, 1988. Public JUV Q163 .A44 1988. Introduces the basic principles of physics, geology, weather, electricity, and natural history through everyday activities in a house.

Allison, Linda and David Katz. Gee, Wiz!: How to Mix Art and Science or the Art of Thinking Scientifically. Boston: Little, Brown, 1983. Public Juv Q164 .A4 1983. Presents projects using materials commonly found around the house, that enables Smart Art to present logical explanations for the magic and mystery created by Wiz.

Church, Jok. You Can With Beakman : Science Stuff You Can Do. Kansas City:Andrews and McMeel, 1992. Public Juv Q164 .C44 1992. A collection of science experiments exploring such topics as apples, blood, and feet smell.

Cobb, Vicki. Science Experiments You Can Eat. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, 1972. Public Juv Q164 .C52 1972 . Experiments with food demonstrate various scientific principles and produces an edible result. Includes fruit drinks, grape jelly, muffins, chop suey, yogurt, and junket edible experiments.

Cobb, Vicki. More Science Experiments You Can Eat. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, 1979. Public Juv Q164 3C5 1979 . Experiments with food demonstrate various scientific principles and produce edible results. Includes beef jerky, cottage cheese, synthetic cola, and pudding.

Doherty, Paul and Don Rathjeny. The Exploratorium Science Snackbook. San Francisco, CA: Exploratorium Teachers Institute, 1991. Public Q182.3 .E96 1991. Teacher created versions of Exploratorium exhibits. Resource guide: p. ix-xiv.

Hann, Judith. How Science Works. Pleasantville, NY: Reader's Digest Association, 1991. Public Q164 .H26 1991. Scientific recreations, experiments, and popular works.

Murray, Peter. Silly Science Tricks: (with Professor Solomon Snickerdoodle.) Mankato, MN: Child's World; Chicago, IL, 1993. Public Juv Q164 .M87 1993 . Presents scientific tricks and experiments such as blue celery, weird water, and rubber bones.

Penrose, Gordon. Magic Mud and Other Great Experiments. New York, NY: Little Simon, 1988. Public Juv Q164 .P36 1988 . A collection of science activities demonstrating basic scientific principles.

Penrose, Gordon. More Science Surprises from Dr. Zed. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 1992. Public Juv Q164 .P363 1992 . An illustrated collection of simple and safe science experiments.

Potter, Jean. Science in Seconds at the Beach: With Activities for Ponds, Lakes, and Rivers. New York: Wiley, 1998. Public Juv Q164.P76 1998. Exciting experiments you can do in ten minutes or less.

Smith, Norman F. How to Do Successful Science Projects. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: J. Messner, 1990. Public Q163 .S57 1990. Describes how to select a science project, plan the investigation, choose equipment and test procedures, record data, draw conclusions, and report the results.

Unesco. Unesco Handbook for Science Teachers. New York: Unipub, 1980. Main Q181 .U54. Unesco. New Unesco Source Book for Science Teaching. Paris: Unesco, 1973. Main Q181 .U5 1973.

VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out About Math: Easy Activities for Young Children. New York: Wiley, 1998. Public Juv QA135.5 .V36 1998. Games in mathematical education. Includes counting, numbers, time, shapes, patterns, measurements, and quantities.

VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Janice VanCleave's 200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird, And Fun Experiments. New York : Wiley, 1993. Public Juv Q164 .V37 1993. Provides instructions for 200 experiments in biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy.

VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Janice VanCleave's 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, & Incredible Experiments. New York : Wiley, 1994. Public Juv Q164 .V367 1994. Scientific experiments and recreations.

VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Janice VanCleave' A+ Projects In Biology : Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit. New York: Wiley, 1993. Public Juv QH316.5 .V35 1993. A collection of experiments and projects exploring various areas of biology.

VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects In Chemistry : Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit. New York : Wiley, 1993. Public Juv QD38 .V37 1993. Provides step-by-step instruction for thirty advanced chemistry experiments suitable for science fairs.

VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Janice VanCleave' A+ Projects In Earth Science : Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit. New York : Wiley, 1999. Public Juv QE29 .V33 1999.Thirty sample science projects as well as ideas.

VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Janice VanCleave's Volcanoes : Mind-boggling Experiment. New York : Wiley & Sons, 1994. Public Juv QE521.3 .V376 1994. Experiments you can turn into science fair projects.

Warren, Rebecca Lowe. The Scientist Within You : Experiments and Bibliographies of Distinguished Women in Science: Instructor's Guide. Eugene, OR : Aci Pub., 1994. Public Q164 .W37 1994. Science curriculum for ages 8 through 13; includes 25 discovery units with hands-on experiments and activities.

Warren, Rebecca Lowe. The Scientist Within You : Women Scientists From Seven Continents: Biographies and Activities: Instructor's Guide. Eugene, OR : ACI Pub., 1995. Public Q164 .W372 1995. Includes juvenile literature and experiments.

Wiese, Jim . Magic Science: 50 Jaw-dropping, Mind-boggling, Head-scratching Activities for Kids. New York: Wiley, 1998. Public Juv Q182.3 .W54 1998. Provides instructions for science projects that can be performed as magic tricks and which require materials readily found in the house or neighborhood.

Wilkes, Angela. My First Science Book. New York, NY: Knopf, 1990. Public Juv Q164 .W536 1990 . An introduction to the world of science, featuring simple experiments.

Wyler, Rose. Science Fun With Mud and Dirt. New York : Julian Messner, 1986. Public Juv Q164 .W84 1986. Instructions for performing a variety of experiments, indoor and out, with soil and rocks.

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EARTH SCIENCES
Ardley, Neil. The Science Book of Weather. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. Public Juv QC981.3 .A73 1992 . Simple experiments demonstrate the different forces that cause different kinds of weather.

Branley, Franklyn M. It's Raining Cats and Dogs: All Kinds of Weather and Why We Have It. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1987. Public LB1585.3 .E353 1990. Discusses various weather phenomena, including rain, hail, smog, snow, lightning, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

Center for Marine Conservation. The Ocean Book : Aquarium and Seaside Activities and Ideas for All Ages. New York : Wiley, 1989. Biodiv GC21.5 .O28 1989. Study and teaching of the ocean with an activity program.

Eidson, Margaret. Idea Factory's Earthy Things. Riverview, FL: Idea Factory, c1990. Public LB1585.3 .E353 1990. Elementary school study and teaching program with experiments.

Esslinger, Jessica. Discover Dinosaurs Activity Book. Pittsburgh, PA: Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 1988. Public Juv QE862.D5 E87 1988. Learning through questions games and puzzles.

Fardon, John. Weather. New York, NY: D.K., 1998. Public Juv QL981.3 .F37 1998. Discusses elements of weather including clouds, wet air, frost, ice, wind, and air pressure, along with easy projects.

Kramer, Kathy, editor. Teaching About the San Francisco Bay and Delta : An Activities and Resources Guide. Richmond, CA : Aquatic Habitat Institute, 1991. Biodiv F868.S156 K72 1991.Study and teaching activities for San Francisco Bay.

Levine, Shar & Grafton, Allison. Projects for a Healthy Planet: Simple Environmental Experiments for Kids. New York : Wiley, 1992. Biodiv TD171.7 .L48 1992. Projects designed to help us understand causes of pollution to protect our resources, and to create environmentally friendly products.

Miles, Betty. Save the Earth : An Action Handbook for Kids. New York : Knopf, 1991. Public TD176 .M56 1991 Juv. An overview of the environmental problems of land, atmosphere, water, energy, plants, animals, and people. Includes projects and a section on becoming an environmental activist.

Polacco, Patricia. Thunder Cake. New York : Philomel Books, 1990. Public Juv PZ7 .P75186 Th 1990. Information on thunderstorms, weather and includes a cake recipe.

Ranger Rick's Nature Scope. Washington, D.C. : National Wildlife Federation, 1986-. Biodiv Serials QH51 .R36 Series for K through 8 teachers. Includes nature, natural history, environmental, and zoological studies with activity programs appropriate to grade level.

Sterling, Mary Ellen. Oceans. Huntington Beach, CA: Teacher Created Materials, 1990. Public GC31.3 .S73 1990. Reproducible pages designed to teach intermediate grades children about oceans through a language arts approach.

Wyler, Rose. Science Fun with Mud and Dirt. New York, NY: Julian Messner, 1986. Public Juv Q164 .W84 1986 . Instructions for performing a variety of experiments, indoors and out, with soil and rocks.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
4th R: Recycling Curriculum: K Thru 5th Grade. Developed by San Francisco School teachers; sponsored by the San Francisco Recycling Program. San Francisco, CA: The Program, 1989. Biodiv TD794.5 .A15 1989a. Issued also in Spanish as: 4th R: un plan de estudio en reciclaje: para neveles de kinder a 5o grado.

Ardley, Neil. The Science Book of Electricity. San Diego, CA : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. Public Juv QC527.2 .A733 1991. Simple experiments demonstrating basic principles of electricity.

Baines, John. Acid Rain. Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn, 1990. Public TD195.44 .B35 1990. Discusses the vast contamination of forests and lakes throughout the world by the acidity in the rainfall.

Biesty, Stephen. Stephen Biesty's Incredible Everything. New York, N.Y. : DK, 1997. Public Juv T146 .B54 1997. Covers manufacturing and technology and includes cut-away illustrations to explain how such diverse objects as chocolate bars, cathedrals, false teeth and tanks are made.

Buxton, Eva, et al. Bay Shore Studies Teacher's Handbook. Tiburon: Richardson Bay Audubon Center, National Audubon Society, 1987, 1988. Biodiv. S964.C2 B39 1988. Nature study of the California, San Francisco Bay Area with activity programs.

California Department of Health Services, Toxic Substance Control Program, Education and Information Unit. The No Waste Anthology: A Teacher's Guide to Environmental Activities K-12. Sacramento, CA: The Unit, 1991. Biodiv TD178 .N6 1991. A teacher's guide to environmental activities K-12.

Kramer, Kathy. Teaching about the San Francisco Bay and Delta: An Activities and Resource Guide. Richmond, CA: Aquatic Habitat Institute, 1991. Biodiv F868 .S156 K72 1991. "A teaching tool designed to accompany the computerized program Exploring the Estuary". Loose-leaf.

Lets Reduce and Recycle: Curriculum for Solid Waste Awareness: Lesson Plans for Grades K-6 and 7-12. Washington, DC: US Environmental Protection Agency, 1990. Biodiv TD794.5 .L47 1990. Study, teaching and activities for recycling wastes..

Levine, Shar and Allison Grafton. Projects for a Healthy Planet: Simple Environmental Experiments for kids. New York, NY: Wiley, 1992. Biodiv TD171.7 .L48 1992. Projects designed to help us understand causes of pollution, to protect our resources, and to create environmentally friendly products.

LIFE SCIENCES
Allison, Linda. Blood and Guts : A Working Guide to Your Own Insides. Boston : Little, Brown, 1976. Public QP37 .A52 1976. Discusses elements of the human body. Includes suggestions for related experiments and projects.

Ardley, Neil. The Science Book of the Senses. San Diego : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. Public Juv QP434 .A73 1991. Gives instructions for a variety of simple experiments that explain how the body's five senses operate.

Ardley, Neil. The Science Book of Things That Grow. San Diego : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. Public Juv QK731 .A37 1991. Simple experiments that explain plant growth.

Biological Diversity Makes a World of Difference: A Curriculum for Teachers and Interpreters. Washington, D.C. : National Parks and Conservation Assoc. distributory, 1990. Biodiv QH313 .B56 1990 An environmental education and activity program for elementary school..

Burnett, Robin. The Pillbug Project: A Guide to Investigation. Washington, D.C.: National Science Teachers Association, 1992. Public QL444.M34 B87 1992 Study and teaching of zoology and science methodology with activity programs. Designed for elementary school..

Burnie, David. How Nature Works. Pleasantville, N.Y.: Reader' Digest Association, 1991. Public QH55 .B87 1991. Natural history and experiments for juveniles. Buxton, Eva … [et al.].

Bay Shore Studies Teacher's Handbook. Tiburon: Richardson Bay Audubon Center, National Audubon Society, 1988. Biodiv 964.C2 B39 1988. Nature studies and activity programs.Includes seashore biology, conservation of natural resources, and estuarian ecology.

California Dept. of Education. California Endangered Species Resource Guide. Sacramento, CA : California Dept. of Education, 1993. Biodiv QH76.5.C2 C344 1993. A guide for teachers which includes California's Federally and state-listed plants and animals by county with added entry of fish.

Cobb, Vicki. Lots of Rot. New York: Lippincott, 1981. Public Juv QR57 .C6 1981. Discusses what causes rot and the role it plays in the cycle of living things and presents facts about mold, bacteria, and mildew. Includes experiments.

Dawson, Arthur…[et al]. Marine Mammal Activity and Guide. Sausilito California Mammal Center 1989. Biodiv QL713.2 .M352 1989. Study and teaching of endangered marine mammals. Elementary level.

Donald, Kathryn B. Planting Seeds, Growing Minds: A Horticultural K-6 Curriculum. Sacramento, CA: California Association of Nurserymen, 1991. Biodiv QK52.55.D66 1991. Study and teaching of Botany with activity programs. Including gardening, horticulture, plants, trees, and Arbor Day.

Environmental Education Council. Aquatic Project WILD: Aquatic Education Activity Guide. Boulder, CO: Project WILD, c1987. Biodiv QH90.55 .A68 1987. Project WILD is an interdisciplinary, supplementary environmental and conservation education program for educators of kindergarten through high school.

Field, Nancy. Discovering Endangered Species : A Learning and Activity Book. Corvallis, OR ; Middleton, WI : Dog-Eared Publications, 1990. Biodiv and Biodiv Ref QH75 .F53 1990. Study and teaching program with activity program based on endangered species. Includes plants, rare plants and rare animals.

Field, Nancy. Discovering Salmon : A Nature Activity Book, Rev. ed. Middleton, WI : Dog-Eared Publications, 1993. Biodiv Juv QL638 .S2 F52 1993. Study and teaching program related to salmon. Nature study and activity programs included.

Field, Nancy. Discovering Wolves : A Nature Activity Book, Rev. ed. Middleton, WI : Dog-Eared Publications, 1991. Biodiv Juv QL737.C22 F53 1991. A nature study based on juvenile literature which includes an activity program.

Harlo, Rosie and Gareth Morgan. 175 Amazing Nature Experiments. New York, NY: Random House, 1992. Public Juv QH55 .H3 1992 . A collection of hands-on nature experiments, activities, and crafts.

Harris Educational Loan Center, Field Museum of Natural History. I Spy Mammals! Activity Book. Chicago, IL: The Museum, 1992. Biodiv Juv Ql706.2 I2 1992. Children's activities related to the Field Museum of Natural History's mammal and bird exhibits.

Headstrom, Richard. Adventures With a Microscope. New York : Dover Publications, 1977. Public Juv QH278 .H4 1977. Outlines fifty-nine projects in addition to presenting a brief history of the microscope, a list of useful laboratory supplies, and close-up drawings of objects suggested for examination.

Hillcourt, William. The Field Book of Nature Activities. New York : Putnam, 1950. Ref QH53 .H573 1950. Marine biology including literature, pictorial works, fishes, and coloring books.

Kaza, Stephanie. California's Vanishing Flora: A Curriculum Guide to Endangered Plants of California. Sacramento : Endangered Plant Program, Natural Heritage Division, Dept. of Fish and Game, 1991. Intended to be used in conjunction with videotape: Rare and Endangered Plants of California.. Includes: curriculum guide of same title as portfolio; the booklet Endangered Plants of California; pamphlets on California Native Plant Society and on tax contributions for endangered species; lists of designated endangered, threatened, or rare plant in California; and photocopies of articles on plant conservation.

King, Jeanne. Tide Pools & Coral Reefs. Huntington Beach, CA: Teacher Created Materials, 1993. Public QH541.5.S35 K56 1993. Reproducible pages designed to teach primary grade children about tide pools and coral reef through a language arts approach.

Kopp, Kathy. Sea Life : Coloring Book. Monterey Bay Aquarium, 1994. Biodiv Juv QH91.17 .K66 1996. Marine biology. Literature and pictorial works including animals, fishes and coloring books.

McCann, Andres. Flippers & Flukes : Marine Mammals Coloring Book. Monterey, CA : Monterey Bay Aquarium, 1996. Biodiv Juv QL713.2 .M32 1996. Student literature and marine pictorials accompanied by a coloring book.

McGlathery, Glenn and Livo, Norma J. Who's Endangered on Noah's Ark: Literary and Scientific Activities for Teachers and Parents. Englewood, CO: Teacher Ideas Press, 1992. Biodiv QL82 .M38 1992. Study and teaching programs including: endangered species, zoology, and activities.

McLaughlin, Molly. Earthworms, Dirt, and Rotten Leaves : An Exploration in Ecology. New York : Atheneum, 1986. Public QL391.A6 M38 1986. Examines the earthworm and its environment, suggesting experiments to introduce basic ecological concepts as demonstrated by the earthworm's survival in its habitat.

National Aquarium in Baltimore. Living in Water: An Aquatic Science Curriculum for Grades 4-6. Baltimore, MD: The Aquarium, 1989. Biodiv QH90.53 .L48 1989. Study and teaching of aquatic ecology and biology and fishery conservation. Includes activities.

Rights, Mollie. Beastly Neighbors : All about Wild Things in the City, or Why Earwigs Make Good Mothers. Boston : Little, Brown, 1981. Public QH53 .R53 1981. Describes some of the animals that live in soil, under leaves, bricks, or boards, and around the roots of plants and suggests ways the reader may study their characteristics and behavior more closely.

Robinson, Sandra Chisholm. The Wonder of Wolves: A Story & Activities. Boulder, Co: Denver Museum if Natural History, 1989. Biodiv QL737.C22 R62 1989. Juvenile fiction and nature study. Includes activity programs.

Sea Searcher's Handbook : Activities from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Monterey, CA : Monterey Bay Aquarium, 1996. Biodiv QH541.5.S3 S33 1996. Juvenile literature about marine ecology and marine animals. Includes study teaching programs and activities.

Slattery, Britt Eckhardt. WOW! : The Wonders of Wetlands. St. Michaels, MD : Environmental Concern Inc. ; Bozeman, MT : The Watercourse, 1995. Biodiv QH87.3 .W69 1996. Study and teaching the wetlands for both elementary and secondary. Includes activities

Spurgeon, Richard. Ecologia. Buenos Aires, Republica Argentina : Lumen, 1990. Biodiv QH541.14 .S6818 1990. Juvenile literature including ecology experiments, nature study and activity programs. (Spanish)

Stein, Sara. The Evolution Book. New York: Workman Pub., 1986.Ref QH48 .S74 1986. Text, experiments, projects, investigations, and plentiful pictures show the reader how to unlock the secrets of the earth by investigating woodlands, beaches, and mountains.

Suzuki, David T. Looking at Plants. New York : Wiley, 1992. Public Juv QK49 .S88 1992. Juvenile litearture on plants and botany. Examines characteristics of growth and care of plants and provides activities.

Swanson, Diane. Squirts and Snails and Skinny Green Tails : Seashore Nature Activities for Kids. Whitecap Books, 1993. Public Juv QH95.7 .S93 1993. Seashore biology study and teaching with activity programs.

Taylor, Barbara. Green Thumbs Up!: The Science of Growing Plants. New York: Random House, 1992. Public Juv QK731 .T33 1992. Simple experiments and activities introduce the concepts of how plants grow and what affects their growth.

Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and the Western Environmental Education Council. Project WILD : Secondary Activity Guide, Rev. ed. Boulder, CO: Project WILD, 1986. Biodiv QH53 .P762 1986. Interdisciplinary, supplementary environmental and conservation education program. Includes environmental, nature study and wildlife conservation. Includes activity programs.

Western Regional Environmental Council. Project WILD: Elementary Activity Guide, Revised Edition. Boulder, CO: Project WILD, 1986. Biodiv QH53 .P76 1986. WOW! : Windows on the Wild : An Educator's Guide. World Wild Life Fund, 1994. Biodiv and Biodiv Ref QH313 .W682 1992. Biological diversity and conservation study and teaching guide. (Secondary).

Wyler, Rose. Science Fun With Peanuts and Popcorn. New York : J. Messner, 1986. Public Juv QK52.6 .W95 1986. Experiments for home or the classrom with seeds and plants, showing what is inside seeds, how roots form, and how plants grow.

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MATHEMATICS
Anno, Mitsumasa. Anno's Math Games. New York, NY: Philomel Books, 1987. Public Juv QA95 .A5613 1987. Translation of: Hajimete Deau Sugaku No Ehon. Pictures puzzles, games, and simple activities introduce the mathematical concepts of multiplication, sequence and ordinal numbering, measurements and direction.

Anno, Mitsumasa. Anno's Math Games II. New York, NY: Philomel Books, 1989. Public Juv QA95 .A5613 1989. Translation of: Hajimete Deau Sugaku No Ehon. Pictures puzzles, games, and simple activities introduce the mathematical concepts of multiplication, sequence and ordinal numbering, measurements and direction.

Anno, Mitsumasa. Anno's Math Games III. New York, NY: Philomel Books, 1991. Public Juv QA95 .A5613 1991. Picture puzzles, games, and simple activities introduce the mathematical concepts of abstract thinking, circuitry, geometry, and topology.

Burns, Marilyn. Math for Smarty Pants. Boston: Little, Brown, 1982. Pub Juv QA40.5 .B88 1982. Text, illustrations and suggested activities offer common sense approach to mathematical fundamentals for those slightly terrified of math.

Burns, Marilyn; illustrated by Martha Hairston. The Brown Paper School Presents: The I Hate Mathematics! Book. Boston, MA: Little, Brown, 1975. Public Juv QA40.5 .B87 1975. Events, gags, magic tricks, and experiments to change one from a mathematical weakling into a mathematical heavyweight.

Challoner, Jack. The Science Book of Numbers. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. Public Juv QA141 .C49 1992. Includes simple activities that illustrate some of the ways we use numbers.

Chapman, Steven. How Many? How Much?: A Funny Numbers Book. Chicago, IL: Follett, 1972. Public Juv QA141.3 .C48 1972. Presents arithmetic story problems and their solutions.

Cushman, Jean. Do You Wanna Bet? : Your Chance to Find Out About Probability. New York: Clarion Books, 1991. Public Juv QA273.16 .C87 1991. Using ordinary events and activies such as card games, coin flips, sports scores, statistics and weather prediction to teach probabilities.

Mathematics, Magic and Mystery. New York, NY: Dover Publications, 1956. Public QA95 .G37 1956. Mathematical recreation including conjuring. Nozaki, Akihiro. Anno's Hat Tricks. New York: Philomel Books, 1985. Public Juv QA63 .N4913 1985. Translation of: Akai Boshi. Introduction to logical thinking and mathematical problem solving. Includes use of Binary System.

Wyler, Rose and Mary Elthing. Math Fun with Money Puzzlers. New York, NY: J. Messner, 1992. Public Juv QA445.5 .W95 1992. An activities book using math to introduce the handling of money and using money to promote math skills. Includes puzzles, tricks, games, and jokes.

Wyler, Rose and Mary Elthing. Math Fun With Tricky Lines and Shapes. New York, NY: J. Messner, 1992. Public Juv QA141 .W95 1992. Presents mathematical recreations exploring geometrical concepts.

Wyler, Rose and Mary Elting. Math Fun with a Pocket Calculator. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Julian Messner, 1992. Public Juv QA95 .W948 1992. Instructions for playing a variety of games and tricks with a pocket calculator.

Wyler, Rose and Mary Elting. Math fun: Test Your Luck. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: J. Messner, 1992. Public Juv QA273.16 .W95 1992. Presents mathematical recreations exploring the concept of probability.

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PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Abruscato, Joseph. The Whole Cosmos Catalog of Science Activities: For Kids of All Ages. Glenview, IL : GoodYear Books, 1991. Public Q164 .A26 1991. A collection of experiments, projects, and other activities from earth and space sciences to computer and ESP.

Adkins, Jan. Moving Heavy Things. Boston: HM Co., 1980. Pub Juv T55.3.L5 A34 1980. Demonstrates a variety of techniques used to move heavy objects.

Ardley, Neil. The Science Book of Motion. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. Public Juv QC133.5 .A73 1991. Simple experiments demonstrate the laws of motion.

Ardley, Neil. The Science Book of Air. An Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. Public Juv QC161.2 .A74 1991. Simple experiments demonstrate principles of air and flight.

Ardley, Neil. The Science Book of Color. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. Public Juv QC495.5 .A73 1991. Explains the principles of color and gives instruction for a variety of simple experiments.

Ardley, Neil. The Science Book of Electricity. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. Public Juv QC527.2 .A733 1991. Simple experiments demonstrate basic principles of electricity.

Ardley, Neil. The Science Book of Energy. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992.Public Juv QC73.4 .A75 1991. Gives instructions for a variety of simple experiments that explore and explain different forms of energy.

Ardley, Neil. The Science Book of Hot & Cold. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. Public Juv QC256 .A73 1992. Explores and explains different properties of temperature through simple experiments.

Ardley, Neil. The Science Book of Light. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. Public Juv QC365 .A72 1991. Simple experiments demonstrate basic principles of light.

Ardley, Neil. The Science Book of Machines. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. Public Juv TJ147 .A73 1992. Simple experiments illustrate mechanical principles.

Ardley, Neil. The Science Book of Magnets. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. Public Juv QC757.5 .A73 1991. Simple experiments demonstrate basic principles of magnetism.

Ardley, Neil. The Science Book of Sound. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. Public Juv QC225.5 .A69 1991. Simple experiments demonstrate basic principles of sound and music.

Ardley, Neil. The Science Book of Water. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. Public Juv Q164 .A74 1991. Simple experiments demonstrate the properties of water.

Berger, Melvin. Atoms, Molecules, and Quarks. New York: Putnam, 1986. Public Juv QC173.16. B47 1986. An explanation of the composition, behavior, and uses of atoms, molecules, quarks, the building blocks of the universe.

Bourgeois, Paulette. The Amazing Paper Book. Reading, Mass: Addison-Wesley, 1989. Public Juv. TS1105.5.B68 1989. For ages 7-11. Traces the discovery, history, and manufacture of paper. Includes papermaking activities and puzzles.

Cobb, Vicki. The Secret Life of Cosmetics: A Science Experiments Book. New York: Lippincott, 1985. Public TP983 .C673 1985. Briefly discusses the history of cosmetics and gives instructions for experiments which show how and why cosmetics such as shampoo, toothpaste, soap, and nail polish work.

Darling, David. Between Fire and Ice: The Science of Heat. New York: Dillon Press; Toronto: Maxwell Macmillan, 1992 . Public Juv QC256. D37 1992. A collection of experiments exploring heat and its effects.

Darling, David. From Glasses to Gases: The Science of Matter. New York: Dillon; Toronto: Maxwell Macmillan Canada, 1992. Public Juv QC173.36. D37 1992. Text and experiments introduce matter and the various forms it can take under different conditions.

Fleisher, Paul. Secrets of the Universe: Discovering the Universal Laws of Science. New York: Atheneum, 1987. Public QC25 .F572 1987. Examines the law of physics that govern the universe, covering such topics as planetary motion, Newton's three laws of motion, gravity, the behavior of gases, and quantum mechanics. Includes experiments and activities.

Gardner, Robert. Science Around the House. New York: J. Messner, 1985. Public Juv Q164 .G34 1985. Instructions for science experiments to do at home in such areas as gravity, velocity, and weights.

Gardner, Robert. Forces and Machines . Englewood Cliffs, NJ : Messner, 1991. Public Juv QC73.4 G37 1991. Explores forces and machines through a variety of experiments and hands-on activities.

Gardner, Robert. Light. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Messner, 1991. Public Juv QC360. G37 1991. A series of easy-to-perform experiments designed to illuminate the mysterious properties and nature of light.

Gardner, Robert. Science and Sports. New York: F. Watts, 1988. Pub Juv GV706.8 1988. Describes some of the scientific principles behind many actions in sports.

Gustafson, John. Planets, Moons, and Meteors. New York, NY: J. Messner, 1992. Public Juv QB63 .G87 1992. Describes the planets, moons, meteors, and other objects in the solar system and how to find them with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope.

Hefner, Christine Roots. Literature-Based Science: Children's Books and Activities to Enrich the K-5 Curriculum. Phoenix: Oryx Press, 1995. Public LB185 .H44 1995. Study and teaching programs (elementary) emphasizing transitional (Kdgt / 1st / 2nd and 4th / 5th).

Lampton, Christopher. Marbles, Roller Skates, Doorknobs: Simple Machines That Are Really Wheels. Brookfield, CT: Millbrook Press, 1991. Public Juv TJ 147. L282 1991. Explains how simple machines that are actually wheels work, including the pizza cutter, bicycle, and water faucet.

Lampton, Christopher. Seesaws, Nutcrackers, Brooms. Brookfield, CT: Millbrook Press, 1991. Public Juv TJ147.L284 1991. Simple machines that are really levers.

Lampton, Christopher. Bathtubs, Slides, Roller Coaster Rails. Public Juv TJ147.L28 1991. Simple machines that are realy inclined planes.

Math, Irwin. Wires and Watts: Understanding and Using Electricity. New York: Aladdin Books; London: Collier Macmillan, 1989, 1981. Uses experiments and projects that produce actual working models to present the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism.

Riedel, Manfred G. Winning With Numbers. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.:Prentice-Hall, 1978. Public Juv HA29.R56 1978. A simple explanation of statistics and their application to everyday life.

Schatz, Dennis. Astronomy Activity Book. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1991. Public QB46. S32 1991. With star-finder wheel.

Simon, Seymour. Soap Bubble Magic. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 1985. Public Juv QC183 .S475 1985. Explains what soap bubbles are, how they are formed, and what can be done with them.

Space Adventure II . La Crescenta, CA: Knowledge Adventure Inc., 1994. Public Juv QB46.S63 1994. Public AV/Multimedia. Encourages intellectual discovery through choices and teaches history of people, places and events in exploration of outer space. Interactive multi-media for ages 8 through adult.

Spurgeon, Richard & Flood, Mike. Energy & Power. London, Eng.: Usborne Publishing Co., 1990. Public TJ163.23. U87 1990. Physics of power resources. Physics experiments with energy. Includes juvenile literature.

Stwertka, Eve & Albert. Tuning In: The Sounds of Radio. New York, NY: J. Messner, 1992. Public Juv TK6550.7 .S78 1992. Discusses how radio works, how it was developed, and the different ways in which it is used. Includes related activities.

Taylor, Barbara. More Power to You!: The Science of Batteries and Magnets. New York: Random House, 1992. Public Juv QC601 .T44 1992. An introduction to the science of batteries and magnets using simple experiments to demonstrate their properties.

Taylor, Barbara. Over the Rainbow!: The Science of Color and Light. New York: Random House, 1992. Public Juv QC495.5 .T4 1992. An introduction to the science of color and light using simple experiments to show how people and animals see color, how to make colors, and how to use them in painting, printing, and other projects.

Taylor, Barbara. Up, Up & Away!: The Science of Flight. New York: Random House, 1992. Public Juv QC161.2 .T4 1992. An introduction to the science of flight using simple experiments to show how animals and machines fly, how moving air causes weather, and more.

Tchudi, Stephen N.. Soda Poppery: The History of Soft Drinks in America: With Recipes for Making & Using Soft Drink Plus Easy Science Experiments. New York : Scribner, 1986.Public TP630 .T25 1986. Presents the history of soft drinks in America, from mineral water to caffeine-free diet soda, and provides recipes and experiments for making and using soft drinks.

Wyler, Rose. Science Fun With Toy Boats and Planes. New York: J. Messner, 1986. Public Juv Q164 .W85 1986. Easy experiments to do at home or school with home equipment, showing basic principle of how boats float and move and how planes fly.

Zubrowski, Bernie. Bubbles. Boston, Little, Brown, 1979. Public Juv QC183. Z78 1979. A guide to having fun with soap bubbles which includes techniques for blowing and how to make gigantic bubbles, bubble sculptures, and unusually-shaped bubbles. Zubrowski, Bernie. Messing Around With Baking Chemistry. Boston: Little, Brown, 1981. Public Juv TX771. Z76 1981. Presents experiments and projects to explore what happens when batter and dough turn into cake and bread. Emphasizes the properties of baking powder, baking soda, and yeast.

Zubrowski, Bernie. Messing Around With Water Pumps and Siphons. Boston: Little, Brown, 1981. Public Juv TJ903 . Z8 1981. Explains the principles of suction and compression and includes direction for constructing simple and complex water devices and for using them in experiments and demonstrations.

Zubrowski, Bernie. Mirrors: Finding Out About the Properties of Light. New York: Morrow Junior Book, 1992. Public Juv QC385.5 .Z83 1992. Suggested activities explore how mirrors work and how they demonstrate the properties of light.

Zubrowski, Bernie. Raceways: Having Fun With Ball and Tracks. New York: Morrow, 1985. Public Juv QC73.4 .Z82 1985. Presents a selection of games to be played or made with balls and tracks. Illustrates some scientific principles such as gravity, momentum, and kinetic energy.

Zubrowski, Bernie. Tops: Building and Experimenting With Spinning Toys. New York: Morrow Junior Books, 1989. Public Juv TT174 .Z83 1989. Instructions for designing and building tops and yo-yos in different shapes and with various materials.

Zubrowski, Bernie. Wheels at Work: Building and Experimenting With Models of Machines. New York: Morrow, 1986. Public TJ147 .Z89 1986. Instructions for using readily available materials to make models of machines such as pulleys, windlasses, and water wheels, with suggested experiments to demonstrate their capabilities.

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