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19,700 | 19 | Recipe Excerpts from Dora and Diego Let's CookExplore the kitchen with Dora and Diego!Join Dora, Diego, and their friends as they introduce your child to the wonderful world of cooking!Your little ones will love to measure, wash, stir, and shape ingredients while you prepare tasty, healthy, kid-friendly meals. Easy-to-make dishes like Benny's Breakfast Burritos, Crystal Kingdom Jewel Cups, and Howling Wolf Bars are sure to become favorites in your familia. Vmonos! Let's go!The Basics B special introductory section outlines everything you need to know about cooking with children, including age-appropriate tasks, safety, and nutrition.Muy Delicioso! Learn to prepare over fifty scrumptious recipes perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or just a snack.Say It Two Ways English and Spanish vocabulary throughout the book provides the ultimate Dora and Diego experience.Kids Help! Look for icons in every recipe to show where and how kids can lend a hand, because cooking time is quality time!; Title: Dora and Diego Let's Cook | [
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19,701 | 19 | Sample Recipes Bubble Tea(Click for recipe) Tiki Head Crepes(Click for recipe) Krabby Patty Cakes(Click for recipe) The challenge is on. The competition is fierce. But only one dish can win . . .The Battle for the Best Bites in Bikini Bottom!Will it be SpongeBob's Sponge Cake and Fruit Shakes or Squidward's Fancy Fondue? Sandy's Karate Chop Suey or Mr. Krabs' Million-Dollar Mac and Cheese? In SpongeBob's Kitchen Mission Cookbook,the whole family can join the ultimate culinary showdown! With more than 50 kid-friendly recipes, this easy-to-use book has dishes perfect for breakfasts, beverages, snacks, dinners, and desserts. So all hands on deck . . . and let the battle begin!; Title: SpongeBob's Kitchen Mission Cookbook: The Battle for the Best Bites in Bikini Bottom | [
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19,702 | 15 | Grade 4-6-An exploration of discoveries and inventions, ranging from penicillin to Pluto's moon to Silly PuttyTM. By describing how these discoveries were made, the authors demonstrate how the breakthroughs that seemed accidental often occurred only after years of work and keen scientific thought and observation. In most cases, the examples are covered in concise, yet informative chapters. Sometimes, however, the text is too brief and will leave readers confused. Suggested activities follow each chapter, and for the most part they help to illuminate the discussions, though in a few cases making the experiment match the discovery seems like a bit of a stretch. Also, in a project in which children make their own safety glass, adult supervision is not suggested. Simple black-line drawings and diagrams add to the book's light tone. On the whole, this title succeeds in telling about the process of scientific discovery in an entertaining way.Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Public Library, ILCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.An educational and fun book that encourages children to experiment with science by showing them that discoveries may be possible when they least expect it. Every discovery includes history, biography of the discoverer, scientific explanation and a simple, step-by-step experiment to try on their own. In addition to traditional discoveries such as gravity and photography, it features more modern ones like Velcro and Silly Putty. Covers topics in physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology and archaeology.; Title: Lucky Science: Accidental Discoveries From Gravity to Velcro, with Experiments | [
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19,703 | 15 | Grade 5-7?This science activity book not only provides simple, easy-to-follow demonstrations, but also is a solid resource for learning about the workings of the human body. Projects utilize readily available materials, but an additional person is often needed?as an assistant or a guinea pig. The basics of cell structure; the senses; the respiratory, circulation, digestive, and skeletal systems; and genetics are covered. Each section provides a careful explanation of the activity, background information needed to understand the concepts involved, step-by-step instructions, and an analysis of the solution. The text is clearly written; simple, black line drawings and diagrams are used throughout. Robert Gardner's Science Projects About the Human Body (Enslow, 1993) contains similar material, but Van Cleave's book is more thorough in explaining concepts and getting students involved. A useful addition to science-experiment sections.?Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.What makes the heart beat faster or slower? How do tightropewalkers keep their balance? Why does spinning fast cause dizziness?Explore the mysteries and the workings of the human body throughthis fascinating collection of ideas, projects, and activities.Have fun while you learn about everything from the body’sbasic building blocks to how the brain receives messages from otherparts of the body. Make a model of a human cell that you can eatfor dessert. Make a working model of a human lung from a sodabottle, a balloon, and a garbage bag. Through these and otheractivities, you’ll find out how your lungs supply air to yourblood and your heart pumps blood throughout your body; how yourbody sees, hears, feels, smells, and tastes the world around it;how you lose and regain up to five pounds of skin every year; andmuch more. Most of the materials you need are already part of you;the rest you will easily find around the house or classroom. Everyactivity has been "child tested" and can be performed safely andcheaply in the classroom, at a science fair, or at home. Alsoavailable in the series from Janice VanCleave: Astronomy for EveryKid Biology for Every Kid Chemistry for Every Kid Dinosaurs forEvery Kid Earth Science for Every Kid Geography for Every KidGeometry for Every Kid Math for Every Kid Physics for Every KidKids, Join the Science for Every Kid Club …See inside fordetails.; Title: Janice VanCleave's The Human Body for Every Kid: Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun | [
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19,704 | 2 | Grade 2-4?A collection of quick, simple projects that use materials most kids will have around the house. Grouped into such subject areas as gravity, water, and light, most have just a few steps to follow. Instructions, illustrated by black-and-white drawings, are easy to understand and always note when adult help is needed. Each procedure is followed by an explanation of what should have happened and why. At times these explanations involve concepts that children might not easily grasp from the experiment alone. A description of light rays and focal points, for instance, is hard to follow without elaboration or diagrams. In another case, molecules are introduced as "...the smallest particles of a substance that can exist on their own," which is accurate, but not the clearest way to describe them. Some activities are so predictable that reading about them can substitute for performing them. Other projects are more intriguing, such as using oil, water, and sunshine to make a rainbow, or creating a simple sand clock. The book is not terrifically exciting; its strength is that youngsters will be able to use it successfully on their own, and in many cases will learn a bit about science in the process.?Steven Engelfried, West Linn Library, ORCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.A nationally respected educator, Jean Potter draws on her vast experience to offer children an excellent opportunity to learn basic science quickly and have a great time doing it. The over 100 fast and simple experiments are organized by major themes of the science curriculum including air, colors, energy and the environment. Scores of illustrations make directions easy to follow.; Title: Science in Seconds for Kids: Over 100 Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less | [
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19,705 | 15 | Grade 2-4-An appealing hands-on introduction to natural science. Each of the 102 experiments is easy, uses safe and mostly readily available household supplies, and is fun at the same time. Divided into seasonal sections, the activities have catchy titles, state hypotheses, list materials, lay out procedures, and finish with clear explanations. Among the noteworthy investigations are: how duck feathers react to water, how mountains are formed, what keeps a seal from freezing in icy weather, whether ants prefer sugar or aspertame, and more. This title compares favorably with Robert Brown's 200 Illustrated Science Experiments for Children (TAB, 1987) and Janice Van Cleave's 200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird & Fun Experiments (John Wiley, 1992). Clear but undistinguished pen-and-ink drawings appear on every page. A useful glossary, addresses of science organizations, and an extensive list for further reading are appended. An entertaining addition that will encourage youngsters to consider the wonders around them.Amy Adler, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, OHCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.An exciting, interactive way for children to explore the scientific principles at work in the natural world around them. Contains 100+ fast and easy activities running the gamut from how animals and plants grow to the formation of mountains and rivers.; Title: Nature in a Nutshell for Kids: Over 100 Activities You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less | [
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19,706 | 15 | Grade 3-6?An appealing collection of easy science projects complete with results and explanations. Divided by scientific field, all of the activities included are either actual experiments tried by Franklin himself or inspired variations on his research. One particularly well-presented section, "Using Your Head," stresses the importance of observation and inquiry in research. Citing Franklin's puzzlement over why mail to America from England took weeks longer than mail to England from America, it succinctly describes each step of the process that led him to discover the role of the Gulf Stream and its effect on ocean crossings. Many of the ideas in this book are bound to lure even reluctant students into action. Easily constructed musical instruments, magic tricks, weather stations, and printing presses can be assembled with minimal materials and effort. Informative black-and-white ink drawings and diagrams appear throughout. Each chapter concludes with a suggested list of sources for students to consult on the next stage of their scientific journeys.?Anita Palladino, Finkelstein Memorial Library, Spring Valley, NYCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.The Franklin Institute's hands-on exhibits have become a science mecca for young people. The concept has worked so well in getting children excited about science, the Institute has taken it a step further--by bringing the museum to kids. This fun and educational text focuses on subjects that were of particular interest to Ben Franklin. It contains activities that are simple to perform and require only easy-to-find materials. Experiments include building a weather station with homemade barometers and creating an orchestra with panpipes, water chimes and a shoe box guitar.; Title: The Ben Franklin Book of Easy and Incredible Experiments: A Franklin Institute Science Museum Book: Activities, Projects, and Science Fun | [
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19,707 | 2 | Environmental issues continue to be the focus of numerous science classes and are often selected as projects for science fairs. Formatted for easy reference in a fun package with illustrations, problems and activities, this enlightening and engaging text includes projects on the food chain, the interaction of different animals in a particular environment, the biosphere, adaptation and a variety of diverse habitats.When is a weed not a weed?How can a jackrabbit survive in the desert?Why is the climate cooler higher in the mountains?Now kids can learn the answers to these and other questions about ecology through easy activities that can be performed at home or in the classroom. In Ecology for Every Kid, kids will learn how animals adapt to their environments and how different species live peacefully with each other. With a raisin cookie, a pencil, and a toothpick, kids learn how a woodpecker obtains food. And by using some uncooked rice and a sock, they'll duplicate the remarkable surefootedness of a mountain goat.Kids will also explore the effects of modern society on the environment, such as the disposal of garbage and plastics and the mistreatment of the earth's water, and they'll learn what they can do to make a difference.Each of the activities in this book begins with a statement of purpose followed by a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and a scientific explanation in terms that kids can understand. The book also contains many helpful diagrams and illustrations plus a glossary of bold-faced terms for kids to refer to whenever necessary. Parents will be glad to hear that each and every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home.When learning science means doing science, learning becomes an adventure! Acclaim for Janice VanCleave books"An entertaining, educational, and nonthreatening aid to understanding earth science." School Library Journal on Earth Science for Every Kid"Janice VanCleave's science books not only teach children the basics of science, but also entertain along the way. [The Science for Every Kid series is] even great for kids who never liked science." Parentguide on the Science for Every Kid series"Children's keen interest in dinosaurs and these thought-provoking experiments are sure ingredients for science fun." Booklist on Dinosaurs for Every KidAlso available in this series from Janice VanCleave:ASTRONOMY FOR EVERY KIDBIOLOGY FOR EVERY KIDCHEMISTRY FOR EVERY KIDDINOSAURS FOR EVERY KIDEARTH SCIENCE FOR EVERY KIDGEOGRAPHY FOR EVERY KIDGEOMETRY FOR EVERY KIDTHE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KIDMATH FOR EVERY KIDPHYSICS FOR EVERY KID; Title: Janice VanCleave's Ecology for Every Kid: Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun (Science for Every Kid Series) | [
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19,708 | 15 | Grade 6-8?Beginning with directions for differentiating between rocks and minerals, VanCleave presents stunningly clear, direct, and informative projects. They are generally simple enough for self-directed students to do on their own, but a teacher's guidance would be helpful. Black-and-white diagrams and drawings of multiethnic youngsters performing the experiments illustrate the text. A list of suppliers of materials, complete with addresses and telephone numbers, and an excellent glossary are included.?George Gleason, Department of English, Southwest Missouri State University, SpringfieldCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.[SERIES LAST REVIEWED IN BKL Ja 15 93, under VanCleave, Janice. Gr. 4^-6.] ; Title: Janice VanCleave's Rocks and Minerals: Mind-Boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects | [
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19,709 | 12 | Demonstrates easy math tricks in an accessible and engaging manner that will appeal to children. In addition to the 50 tricks, the text includes a review of pertinent mathematical concepts, actual applications, math curiosities, illustrations and parlor tricks.Become a mental-math master and astound your friends, family, and teachers with . . . Arithmetricks"A fascinating and useful book. I recommend it." Jaime Escalante (of Stand and Deliver fame) Hiram W. Johnson High School"Arithmetricks will fascinate students of all ages. A resource 'must' for all math programs." Howard Wang, Founding Director of Sierra Canyon College Preparatory School"The tips and tricks were really cool." Liz Matthews, age 12, Anacapa Middle SchoolPacked with 50 tricks and tips that let you add, subtract, multiply, and divide in a flash, Arithmetricks makes math easier and more fun than you've ever imagined. You won't need a calculator, or in many cases even a pencil, to come up with the correct answers. Just a few simple shortcuts will have you solving basic problems in record time.Arithmetricks will not only amaze you, it will also help you at school and in your daily life. Most of all, you'll have plenty of fun along the way!; Title: Arithmetricks: 50 Easy Ways to Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide Without a Calculator | [
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19,710 | 0 | Grade 4-8-A fun combination of simple science experiments and international cooking, arranged by country. Fourteen nations are included, representing both hemispheres. Each chapter begins with a brief discussion of the cuisine, followed by a quick, easy project related to a basic ingredient, and ends with several recipes for a complete meal. Some of the activities deal specifically with cookery ("How Does Soaking Affect Dried Beans?" and "What Makes Orange Soda Fizz?"), while others are more general in nature ("How Does a Barometer Predict the Weather?") or even quirky ("Do Vegetables Die When You Pick Them?"). The directions and black-and-white drawings are clear and the explanations concise and direct. The recipes are rated for difficulty and include lists of equipment needed and preparation time. Safety information, nutritional guidelines, and nutrient content of individual dishes complete the book. A nice companion to Vicki Cobb's Science Experiments You Can Eat (HarperCollins, 1994), which also utilizes a "learning by doing" approach to relate scientific principles to typical foods.?Joyce Adams Burner, Hillcrest Library, Prairie Village, KSCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 5^-7. Although they begin with the same information on equipment, techniques, and safety that they used in The Science Chef (1994), the authors pull recipes from further afield in their latest investigation of food science. There are fewer kitchen experiments and fewer recipes here than in the earlier volume, but once again, the science is explained in easy-to-understand terms. Among the countries tapped for cuisine are Brazil, Ghana, Japan, India, and Canada, with the authors including several traditional recipes (usually only one is related to the science at issue) and brief background on culinary traditions. The recipes aren't necessarily suited to beginning cooks, and the experiments--which answer questions such as "What happens when you cook custard?" and "What makes peanut butter smooth?" --aren't generally suitable for science projects, but this will be a handy source of ethnic recipes for children who know their way around the kitchen. Stephanie Zvirin; Title: The Science Chef Travels Around the World: Fun Food Experiments and Recipes for Kids | [
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19,711 | 6 | An elementary introduction to such concepts as forensics, voice-prints and DNA testing, Detective Science: 40 Crime-Solving, Case-Breaking, Crook-Catching Activities for Kids by Jim Wiese shows how detectives and forensic experts use science to do their jobs. Through a variety of easy, at-home experiments, readers learn how to take and analyze fingerprints, identify blood and detect counterfeit bills. With black-and-white illustrations by Ed Shems. (Wiley, $12.95 paper 128p ages 8-12 ISBN 0-471-11980-6 Mar.)Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 4-7?Wiese offers readers the opportunity to delve into the world of crime detection and forensic science. Through 40 projects and experiments, youngsters are encouraged to develop their skills of observation and creative thinking; investigate the scene of a crime; analyze evidence by means of chemistry; use biology to learn more about a crime; and analyze documents to solve it. Each project includes an introduction, a materials list, step-by-step procedures, questions, and an explanation. For many of the projects there is also a "More Fun Stuff to Do" section for extending the investigation. Notes on the need for adult help and safety cautions appear in bold print. Scattered throughout the text are "Detective Science in Action" inserts that relate the science principles behind an activity to its use in solving real-life crimes. Robert Sheely's Police Lab (Silver Moon, 1993) and Robert Gardner's Crime Lab 101 (Walker, 1992) also explore crime-detection methods, but the range of projects and Wiese's clear, lively writing make his book a particularly fine choice for this audience. It will be a valuable addition to collections where science activities are in demand, especially where Wiese's Roller Coaster Science (1994) and Rocket Science (1995, both Wiley) are popular.?Carolyn Angus, The Claremont Graduate School, CACopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Detective Science: 40 Crime-Solving, Case-Breaking, Crook-Catching Activities for Kids | [
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19,712 | 15 | Grade 5-10-An engaging overview of marine sciences. Each chapter explores a topic in two to four pages, then poses questions accompanied by lucid explanations. This immediate opportunity to use the facts just presented, and the step-by-step process of explication, reinforce the text in a user-friendly fashion. Suggested activities include a stated purpose, materials needed, and clearly delineated procedures. The results are described, and a discussion of why things happened further amplifies the material. For example, two chapters on ocean pollution provide excellent information along with representative activities demonstrating run off and the effect of oil on bird feathers. The narrative is easy to read and understand. Informal and sometimes humorous line drawings appear throughout. Although similar in scope to Seymour Simon's How to Be an Ocean Scientist in Your Own Home (HarperCollins, 1988), the arrangement of text, questions, activities, and explanations in Oceans for Every Kid is clearer and more inclusive. This book is not only highly informative, but also great fun.?Frances E. Millhouser, Chantilly Regional Library, VACopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.[SERIES LAST REVIEWED IN BKL Ap 15 95, under VanCleave, Janice. Gr. 5^-7.] ; Title: Janice VanCleave's Oceans for Every Kid: Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun | [
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19,713 | 15 | PreSchool-Grade 3. These activities are designed to help children to find out about "Basic Life-Forms," "Predators and Prey," "Body Temperature," "Animal Movement," "Plant Growth," "Plant Parts," and "Flowers." They all make use of readily available materials. While some require time for results to be seen (e.g., plant growth), most can be completed in one session. The steps are clearly labeled with simple diagrams when necessary. Each experiment is followed by a short summary that explains the scientific reason for its outcome and offers "More Fun Things to Know and Do." The questions posed are those that children routinely ask, e.g., "Why Do Peeled Bananas Turn Brown?" "Why Do Cats' Eyes Glow in the Dark?" "How Can Grass Grow in a Sidewalk?" and "Why Do Some Flowers Smell Nice?" VanCleave's explanations are straightforward and concise. The book has a clear and uncluttered look with average-quality two-color art throughout. A good choice to satisfy youngsters' curiosity and to complement curricula.?Olga Kuharets, Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County, NCCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.This newest addition to Janice VanCleave's incomparable children's library introduces nature to children aged four to seven in a fun and exciting way. Parents will find ways to lead children through simple experiments easy for kids to understand. Each topic is introduced with an "I wonder" question and backed up by a complete scientific explanation. While you play together, your child will find out the answers to questions such as "Why does a dog pant?" "What's inside a seed?" and lots of other things that children wonder about.; Title: Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Nature: Easy Experiments for Young Children (Play and Find Out Series) | [
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19,714 | 15 | Kindergarten-Grade 3?An excellent science entry for very young children. Included are more than 50 easy hands-on activities, based on questions kids really ask. Topics covered include air, changes, magnets, forces, light, sound, and electricity. All the items necessary for each project are commonly found in most households, and procedures are clearly explained. The black-and-white illustrations enhance the text. Each activity is followed by suggestions for more things to know and do. Section summaries, a glossary, and index are also helpful.?Marion F. Gallivan, Gannon University, Erie, PACopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 2^-4. Well known for her science experiments books for middle-graders and teens, VanCleave turns here to younger children. Included are more than 50 physics-and chemistry-related activities that allow youngsters to test the properties of, among other things, sound, magnets, and electricity ("I wonder why my hair sticks to my comb" ). The presentation is a little awkward, with the introduction written to parents and the directions addressed to children, the youngest of whom will need parental input with both the reading and the doing. But the activities are nicely laid out: a list of required materials prefaces each main project, directions are step-by-step, and a concise "summing up" explains what each activity means in terms of a child's everyday world. Especially nice for budding scientists with an adult mentor nearby. Stephanie Zvirin; Title: Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Science: Easy Experiments for Young Children (Play and Find Out Series) | [
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19,715 | 15 | At one point, Eclipse! takes time off from its primary task--a detailed technical guide to observing and recording eclipses around the globe--to tell the admonitory tale of the pupils of a school in Baltimore, Maryland. These eager and inquisitive children were not only kept in by their teachers during the event (owing to "legal considerations"), they were not even allowed near the windows! Of course, on the list of Things That Are Bound to Ruin Your Eclipse, other people's idiocy comes quite low. The top contenders are usually clouds and bad traffic. Lazy journalists who tell those of us disappointed on the day of an eclipse that this was "our only chance to see an eclipse" only fray our tempers further. This is, of course, nonsense. Eclipses happen all over the world at reasonably frequent intervals, and over the next few years they will be visible from many exciting locations. (Harare, 2001, anyone?) Philip Harrington's handsomely illustrated technical manual (none of your poorly reproduced NASA Web-site maps here) is both a resource for experienced eclipse chasers and an excellent introduction for those bitten by the eclipse bug. As one observer says, "No matter how much totality you've seen, it's never enough. Nicotine, alcohol, gambling, any conventional addiction you can think of; umbral dependence is worse." --Simon Ings, Amazon.co.ukFrom the dramatic, ring-of-fire solar eclipse, to the less flashy, but unique beauty of a lunar eclipse, here is all the down-to-earth information you need to capture and appreciate these heavenly phenomena. No other guide provides such depth of coverage, including an extensive section on how to best photograph or video an eclipse, plus where and when to best view all upcoming eclipses through the year 2017, and how to get ready for the total solar eclipse due in February 1998! Includes maps, drawings and photographs.; Title: Eclipse!: The What, Where, When, Why, and How Guide to Watching Solar and Lunar Eclipses | [
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19,716 | 12 | Kindergarten-Grade 1?Fifty simple activities that involve basic arithmetic such as using one's fingers to do simple addition and subtraction. Geared toward a kindergarten audience, some activities seem a little too difficult for this level such as making a design on paper and then folding tabs and sides correctly in order to make a paper box or cup. Most procedures are between four and eight steps and are clearly written and accompanied by pencil drawings. Most activities are unoriginal. However, this book does make simple arithmetic activities, such as dividing a candy bar into fourths to demonstrate the concept of fractions, accessible to a young audience. Heavy black-line cartoons appear on most pages.?Katherine Borchert, Arlington Central Library, VACopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Janice VanCleave's popular experiment books are now available for children aged 4-7. This book teaches children to learn about math in a fun, intriguing way. Each topic is introduced with a simple "I Wonder" question that a young child might ask such as "How can I make a Valentine?" or "How tall am I" or "How do you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?" Experiments are designed so the adult helper gets all the information he or she needs to explain the process to the child, and then helps the child perform the experiment's simple steps. Two-color illustrations and an oversize format make the book easy for young children to use.; Title: Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Math: Easy Activities for Young Children (Play and Find Out Series) | [
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19,717 | 15 | Grade 4-6. VanCleave continues to produce user-friendly volumes that make science great fun. The experiments are organized into five fields: astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. The activities themselves are printed two to a page and all are organized into the following components: purpose, materials, procedures, results, and why (an explanation of the scientific principle involved). Each entry is accompanied by a black-and-white line drawing that helps clarify and explain the process or concept. The author has a talent for framing scientific questions in terms that are sure to appeal to young people: "Purpose: To determine why dinosaur eggs were so small compared to the adult dinosaur." "Purpose: To determine how faults produce earthquakes." Some activities consist merely of observation, such as "To study parts of a feather." Some are more complex, but all are clearly and concisely explained. Many are repeats from prior VanCleave books, but 40 are supposedly new. Students are certain to be involved and captivated by the experiments themselves and their relationships to real questions.?Rosie Peasley, Empire Union School District, Modesto, CACopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.The goal of this entertaining and educational book is to guide children through the steps necessary to successfully complete a science experiment and to teach them the best method of solving problems and discovering answers. Consists of 202 experiments in astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics that include step-by-step instructions and easy-to-find materials.; Title: Janice VanCleave's 202 Oozing, Bubbling, Dripping, and Bouncing Experiments | [
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19,718 | 12 | Grade 4-6. Cooking and math make such a natural combination that a book about both should be a real winner; unfortunately, that is not the case with The Math Chef. The recipes are interesting and tasty, and the directions, including safety precautions, are good; the black-and-white illustrations show both boys and girls involved in the process. In fact, as a children's cookbook, this title works well. The math is introduced and explained adequately, but its inclusion in the recipes seems more of an afterthought; for instance, when the concept of area is introduced in a two-page explanation, the only connection it has to the four recipes are that the sizes of the baking pans are highlighted. When weights are discussed, the weight equivalents (1 _ pounds [700 grams] of tomatoes) of the ingredients are given. Unlike Vicki Cobb's Science Experiments You Can Eat (HarperCollins, 1984), the math and the food preparation here are not interdependent. If you need another good recipe collection, this one is fine, but it will fare better in the cooking section than in the 510s.?JoAnn Rees, Sunnyvale Public Library, CACopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.The only kid's cookbook to focus exclusively on math, The Math Chef is full of simple, fun math activities and recipes that teach kids important math skills like English and metric measurement, multiplication, division, fractions, percents, geometry, and much more. Kids learn each math concept through a math activity related to food and cooking, then practice the concepts learned in kid-friendly recipes like Awesome Animal Crackers, Banana Blaster Muffins, and other delicious dishes! Features over 60 activities and recipes that can be done with common ingredients and standard kitchen equipment. Includes rules for kitchen safety and cleanup and a clear explanation of nutrition.; Title: The Math Chef: Over 60 Math Activities and Recipes for Kids | [
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19,719 | 13 | A senior editor at Progressive Architecture and an award-winning architectural photographer come together to present four colorful board books that introduce the built environment to preschoolers. Architecture Counts consists of numbers from 0-10 such as two brackets, three dormers, five arches and six ducts. Architecture Shapes explores shapes through the composition and arrangement of windows. Architecture Colors looks at the entire building as well as several details to suggest nine colors including a red barn, green roofs and a white church. Architecture Animals is an excursion into the deepest, wildest, architectural jungles around. Contains 14 animals in their native habitats--crawling across building facades, perched on top of a skyscraper or lounging at the ocean shore. Each full-color photograph is accompanied by a rhyme that provides hints of the animal's location or history.; Title: Architecture ANIMALS (Preservation Press) | [
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19,720 | 18 | Serve up a heaping lesson of history with delicious recipes fromour nations past from the pilgrims firstfeast to todays high-tech, low-fat fareWho knew history could be so delicious? In The U.S. HistoryCookbook, youll discover how Americans have lived and dinedover the centuries. This scrumptious survey of periods and eventsin U.S. history mixes together a delectable batter of foodtimelines, kid-friendly recipes, and fun food facts throughout eachchapter, including such fascinating tidbits as: Sunday was bakedbean day in many colonial family homes; pioneers took advantage ofthe rough trails to churn milk into butter; the Girl Scouts firststarted selling cookies in the 1930s to save money for summer camp;and so much more!Kids will have a great time learning about the past while theycook up easy and yummy recipes, including:The U.S. History Cookbook also includes information on cookingtools and skills, with important rules for kitchen safety and cleanup.JOAN D'AMICO is a cooking instructor at King's Cookingstudio in NewJersey and an educational consultant. KAREN Eich DRUMMOND is a registered dietitian and the author ofseveral adult cookbooks. The two coauthored Wiley's The ScienceChef, The U.S. Cookbook, The Math Chef, and The Healthy BodyCookbook.; Title: The U.S. History Cookbook: Delicious Recipes and Exciting Events from the Past | [
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19,721 | 13 | A senior editor at Progressive Architecture and an award-winning architectural photographer come together to present four colorful board books that introduce the built environment to preschoolers. Architecture Counts consists of numbers from 0-10 such as two brackets, three dormers, five arches and six ducts. Architecture Shapes explores shapes through the composition and arrangement of windows. Architecture Colors looks at the entire building as well as several details to suggest nine colors including a red barn, green roofs and a white church. Architecture Animals is an excursion into the deepest, wildest, architectural jungles around. Contains 14 animals in their native habitats--crawling across building facades, perched on top of a skyscraper or lounging at the ocean shore. Each full-color photograph is accompanied by a rhyme that provides hints of the animal's location or history.; Title: Architecture Shapes (Preservation Press) | [
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19,722 | 16 | A senior editor at Progressive Architecture and an award-winning architectural photographer come together to present four colorful board books that introduce the built environment to preschoolers. Architecture Counts consists of numbers from 0-10 such as two brackets, three dormers, five arches and six ducts. Architecture Shapes explores shapes through the composition and arrangement of windows. Architecture Colors looks at the entire building as well as several details to suggest nine colors including a red barn, green roofs and a white church. Architecture Animals is an excursion into the deepest, wildest, architectural jungles around. Contains 14 animals in their native habitats--crawling across building facades, perched on top of a skyscraper or lounging at the ocean shore. Each full-color photograph is accompanied by a rhyme that provides hints of the animal's location or history.; Title: Architecture Counts (Preservation Press) | [
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19,723 | 12 | Grade 7 Up. This book uses a question-and-answer format to present facts and theories about the planet, including the origin of the universe and of life, the structure of the Earth, volcanoes, earthquakes, oceans, fresh water, and weather. The viewpoint is scientific and objective, but there are numerous poor word choices and small errors, e.g., "that's how whales and humans can be of the same species." Interesting details are presented in graphically attractive text boxes. Although the language is colorful, the dense writing style slows inexperienced readers to a crawl. Clear diagrams and cartoonlike line drawings are adjacent to the text they illustrate. There is no reason given for including the New York Public Library in the title, as there are no footnotes and the bibliography is quite general. No attempt is made to tie the questions and answers together; it's simply a collection of information. Other books in this format include 101 Questions and Answers About Our Planet Earth (Facts on File, 1995), Tom Stacy's Earth, Sea and Sky (Random, 1991), and Bridget and Neil Ardley's Arco Book of 1001 Questions and Answers (Arco, 1984; o.p.). The scattershot approach makes this new title useful for students doing reports on the specific topics covered, but does not provide the overall perspective necessary for true understanding.?Jonathan Betz-Zall, Sno-Isle Regional Library System, Edmonds, WACopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 4^-7. How hot is lava? What are fossils? What causes a rainbow? These and other questions commonly asked of professionals at the New York Public Library get their due in this accessible, fact-rich book for the science-minded. Although the answers are not always sufficient to serve report writers, they are clear and succinct enough to set curious kids on the right track. Maps and charts are included, and boxed insets expand on the main ideas covered. Questions dealing with the beginning of the universe lead off, with succeeding chapters covering earthquakes, volcanoes, oceans, and various weather conditions. Stephanie Zvirin; Title: The New York Public Library Incredible Earth: A Book of Answers for Kids | [] | Test |
19,724 | 2 | A senior editor at Progressive Architecture and an award-winning architectural photographer come together to present four colorful board books that introduce the built environment to preschoolers. Architecture Counts consists of numbers from 0-10 such as two brackets, three dormers, five arches and six ducts. Architecture Shapes explores shapes through the composition and arrangement of windows. Architecture Colors looks at the entire building as well as several details to suggest nine colors including a red barn, green roofs and a white church. Architecture Animals is an excursion into the deepest, wildest, architectural jungles around. Contains 14 animals in their native habitats--crawling across building facades, perched on top of a skyscraper or lounging at the ocean shore. Each full-color photograph is accompanied by a rhyme that provides hints of the animal's location or history.; Title: Architecture Colors (Preservation Press) | [
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19,725 | 13 | Filled with 200 colorful illustrations, this unique activity book offers more than 30 games, models and puzzles that bring the world of architecture right into a child's own home. Includes models of a one-room schoolhouse, two skyscrapers and a Victorian house to build, a Main Street to revive, a ghost town to explore and much more.; Title: I Know That Building: Discovering Architecture with Activities and Games | [
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19,726 | 15 | Grade 7-10ATracing the achievements of innovators from the 18th century to the present, Sullivan presents a range of creative people, and places each story within the context of the struggle for equal rights and opportunities. While some of the 25 entries are standards (Benjamin Banneker), others are less well-known (David Nelson Crosthwait, Jr., Jane Cooke Wright). Unfortunately, this title focuses primarily on men; only three women are included. On many levels, however, it succeeds. In each biographical sketch, sidebars highlight specific parts of the inventor's story, often expanding on the inventions or relating a personal anecdote. Definitions appear in the margins, enabling readers to grasp the often technical nature of these innnovations. Black-and-white photos and illustrations supplement the text. A worthy companion to Jim Haskins's Outward Dreams (Walker, 1991) and Robert C. Hayden's Nine African-American Inventors (21st Century Bks., 1992).ACarol Fazioli, Cardinal Hayes Library, Manhattan College, NYCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 5^-8. Although some of these inventors have had individual books written about them (Benjamin Banneker) and others have been included in other collective biographies (especially Madame C. J. Walker), there is enough variety and range to make this a worthwhile purchase. It is also a particularly engaging book to read; Sullivan highlights those aspects of the subjects' lives that will interest readers the most and writes about them with insight. The book is attractive, too, with lots of historical engravings and photographs. Among the people profiled in the two-or three-page spreads are Garrett Morgan, who invented the gas mask; Dr. Charles Drew, who did pioneering research in blood donation; and John Moon, who developed floppy disks. Chronology; notes; bibliography. Ilene Cooper; Title: African American Inventors (Black Stars) | [
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19,727 | 15 | Grade 5-8. Arranging her material into nine general categories, Campbell presents a great deal of information on space exploration, the solar system, individual planets, galaxies, and related phenomena. Diagrams are used to help explain some points, while sidebars add interesting factoids and related anecdotes or suggest experiments. The writing is clear and the information logically arranged within each chapter, leading readers from the simpler points to more complex subjects. Most answers are brief, but they provide sufficient detail to be useful for report writers as well as those satisfying personal curiosity. A lengthy glossary offers definitions of terms, many of which are explained more fully in the text. A bibliography of sources is included, and readers might also use it as a guide to further reading. The careful attention to sequencing and useful index make this question-and-answer title an informative introduction to astronomy and space.?Elaine Fort Weischedel, Turner Free Library, Randolph, MACopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Campbell (with Ronald Rood, The New York Public Library Incredible Earth, 1996) pens a creative and exciting introduction to almost everything readers dreamed of knowing about space. Following the format established in the first book, this is a collection of the most commonly asked questions at the New York Public Library about the basics of astronomy and their answers. Clever black-and-white drawings throughout turn highly complex topics into simple and understandable information. Campbell organizes the multitude of questions into accessible chapters: ``All About Astronomy,'' ``Looking at Celestial Objects,'' ``The Universe and Its Galaxies,'' etc., ending with ``Space Exploration.'' A must-have for browsers interested in the ``final frontier,'' and an excellent resource for instigating specific research. (b&w illustrations, charts, diagrams, glossary, bibliography, index) (Nonfiction. 11+) -- Copyright 1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: The New York Public Library Amazing Space: A Book of Answers for Kids | [
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19,728 | 15 | Grade 4-6. This series entry is inspiring without being flashy. Twenty experiments are arranged in logical, developmental order, from the simple to the complex. Beginning with cells, they proceed to seeds and seedling development, effects of light, absorption of water, and plant growth and reproduction. A good introduction describes the orderly process of the scientific method, encouraging readers to be thorough, not too elaborate in project choice, and curious enough to go beyond the contents of this book. Each activity is clearly described. The problem: "What is a cell?" Materials needed: common ingredients, easy to find. Procedure: provided in numbered steps. Results: "You have made a model of the four common parts of all cells." "Why?": the cell is explained. "Let's Explore" gives additional facts and "Show Time!" presents more ideas for investigations pertaining to the cell. The black-and-white line drawings are sketchy but helpful. Proper botanical terms are used and defined in the glossary. This is a fine example of helpful information that is neither academically dry nor ingratiatingly slangy in hopes of snagging "today's readers"; it is just right.?Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, MECopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 3^-7. Twenty relatively simple experiments that range from identifying the parts of a plant cell to determining how gravity affects plant growth are presented in VanCleave's latest hands-on science book. Clearly outlining the readily available required materials and the step-by-step procedures, she explains why each experiment gives the stated results. She then challenges youngsters to build on the information gathered from the concluded experiment--to question and research and experiment further. The experiments would be fun to do at home or school, but VanCleave formats them as science fair projects, with tips on setup, graphs, photos, and other documentation of findings. Ellen Mandel; Title: Janice VanCleave's Plants: Mind-Boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects (Spectacular Science Project) | [
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19,729 | 11 | This exciting, new history series invites children to journey to ancient Greece to experience life at that time hands-on. Guides kids step-by-step through 30 fun activities, from learning to write in Greek to preparing a Greek feast. All activities are framed within a story about a fictional family in Athens and their celebration of a special day. Includes sidebars filled with fun historical facts, plus plenty of illustrations in one irresistible book.Chariot racing, peplos weaving, cooking, and helmet making!Anything can happen when you spend the day in ancientGreece!It is over two thousand years ago in Athens, Greece, and you areinvited to join a typical family as they celebrate the birthday ofthe goddess Athena. Take a trip with twelve-year-old Alexander tosee the athletes competing in the pentathlon. Work along withten-year-old Helen as she weaves a gift for Athena. Meet theirfather, Philip, as he tends to sick patients, and their mother,Penelope, as she prepares for the special evening feast.Celebrate the history of ancient Greece with more than a dozenexciting activities! Write a letter using the Greek alphabet. Makea snake bracelet as a gift for a friend. Create masks to wear inyour own play. Build a chariot that you can race on the sidewalksof your town! And at the end of your day, bring your own familytogether with Alexander, Helen, Philip, and Penelope to enjoy afeast under the stars!; Title: Spend the Day in Ancient Greece: Projects and Activities that Bring the Past to Life | [
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19,730 | 18 | The second historical destination in the new "Spend the Day" series transports children to Rome at the peak of its empire. It is summer of the year A.D. 125. Children join a typical family in the celebration of the Roman Games, a two week civic festival in tribute to the God Jupiter. And as they are in Rome, they do as the Romans do--everything from draping a toga and making a gladiator's shield to learning Roman games and making a Roman feast. It's a unique, hands-on glimpse into yet another remarkable civilization.Parades, gladiator games, tunic weaving, and coin making!Anything can happen when you spend the day in ancient Rome!Find out what life was like almost two thousand years ago duringthe height of the Roman Empire. As Rome celebrates its annualGames, you'll spend the day with a family, just back from their ownsummer vacation. Join ten-year-old Marcus for the fabulous paradeand the athletes' contest in the Colosseum. Enjoy a pantomime atthe theater with his twelve-year-old sister Julia, and watch theirfather, Senator Julius, as he speaks in the city's forum. Top theday off with an exciting chariot race at the circus. Celebrate thehistory of ancient Rome with creative and fun-filled activities!Turn an ordinary sheet into a Roman toga. Learn to write in Latin.Build a legionnaire's helmet and shield, design a decorative mosaicwith beans, or draw a sundial that really works! Then, when yourday in Rome is through, make your own emperor's feast to share withyour family and friends.; Title: Spend the Day in Ancient Rome: Projects and Activities that Bring the Past to Life: Projects and Activities that Bring the Past to Life | [
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19,731 | 18 | Grade 3-5AEveryday life in Colonial America is presented through text, games, activities, and recipes. The introduction sets the historical stage and introduces the fictional Mayhews: mother, father, and four children, who live on a farm in the Northeast in 1732. As the seasons change, readers see them at work, at play, and at school. The Native American point of view is covered briefly by way of visits between the Mayhews and a family in a nearby Indian village. A sidebar at the beginning of each chapter lists the projects for that season. They include making a sundial, growing an indoor herb garden, dipping candles, and weaving a pot holder. There are directions for games such as quoits, jackstraws, and Iroquois snow snakes. Recipes are included for such delights as maple cream, blueberry slump, jack wax, and berry syllabub. Some of the activities are simple enough for kids to do on their own; others require adult assistance. Explanatory text alternates with instructions and other sidebars that provide brief history lessons. The materials needed are readily accessible in grocery, hobby, or craft stores. The line drawings are clear and helpful. Howard Bovet and Marlene Smith-Baranzini's The Book of the American Colonies (Little, Brown, 1996) examines groups of people living during this period, such as different tribes of Native Americans, Quakers, Puritans, etc. Colonial Days is more specific in its setting and places more emphasis on activities than on history.ALucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VACopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 3^-6. King follows the fictional Mayhew family of western Massachusetts throughout the year 1732 as a framework for describing more than 40 colonial activities. Projects include making a sundial, measuring the height of a tree, dying yarn, and dipping candles. Most activities can be accomplished without adult help; those that require assistance are clearly labeled. Although the majority relate to the English colonies, the author does include directions for some Native American endeavors, such as making a drum, drumstick, headband, bead necklace, snow goggles, and snow snake and playing a stick-toss game. Frequent sidebars introduce related information about various facets of colonial life. Illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings and appended with an extensive glossary, this will make a useful source for classes studying American history. Kay Weisman; Title: Colonial Days: Discover the Past with Fun Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes | [
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19,732 | 18 | Grade 3-6?An interesting and unusual assortment of history, culture, crafts, and stories to teach about the daily life of the pioneers. In chapters arranged by seasons, King chronicles the life of a fictional family. The women's work and pastimes are more detailed than those of the men, leading into the instructions for a variety of objects and foodstuffs that were fashioned by mothers and daughters, such as air-dried flowers, toys and games, homemade soda pop, johnnycakes, and various holiday ornaments. The author's research is evident, and the presentation of the activities and recipes is so engaging that the book will appeal to a wide audience. Shaded sidebars offer intriguing historical data about various customs and artifacts and explain how technology changed some of the traditional methods mentioned in the narrative. Suitable caveats are given with regard to getting adult help, or picking only flowers that do not belong to others. Churning butter and making cheese are often mentioned, but directions are not given. The bibliography is excellent. Pen-and ink drawings clearly demonstrate the steps for creating the various projects. A book that's enjoyable as well as educational.?Marilyn Fairbanks, East Junior High School, Brockton, MACopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.This book gives children hands-on experience of the life of early settlers with over 30 activities presented in simple steps. Activities include making homemade soda pop, creating silhouettes, making whirligigs and Jumping Jacks, and much more. The story of a pioneer family in 1843 lets children identify with pioneer children.; Title: Pioneer Days: Discover the Past with Fun Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes | [
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19,733 | 1 | Grade 3-5-This title is chock-full of meaningful, but not difficult, projects. Each of the 20 chapters begins with a scientific query related to a specific topic, such as insect anatomy, and is followed by step-by-step directions for an experiment that will answer it, a statement of expected results, and a succinct explanation of the scientific reasons for them. Several variations of the project are suggested with guidelines for expanding it into a science-fair entry. A paragraph at the end of each chapter suggests other lines of research, occasionally recommending a specific book for further reading. Clear line drawings illustrate the text on almost every page. An appendix provides a short list of biological supply companies. This title has all of the characteristics of the best science-experiment books. The lucid text is well organized and liberally sprinkled with safety warnings. VanCleave stresses that live subjects must be properly treated and returned to their habitats. The required materials are generally inexpensive and easily obtainable. Few science experiment books include insects. Ellen Doris's Entomology (Thames & Hudson, 1993) offers several similar projects, but does not explain how to prepare exhibits. Budding biologists will welcome this title.Karey Wehner, San Francisco Public LibraryCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Nothing fascinates kids more than squiggley-wiggley, creepy-crawly bugs and spiders. Now they can satisfy their curiosity safely, easily, and with maximum fun with this book of 20 full experiments (not all requiring actual bug contact) and numerous other related projects and activities. Uses the popular VanCleave experiment format, plus includes helpful tips on how to construct successful science fair projects. In addition, kids will learn key facts about insect and spider identification, growth and development, and more.; Title: Janice VanCleave's Insects and Spiders: Mind-Boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects | [
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19,734 | 15 | Grade 5-8. VanCleave turns her attention to the stars in this series entry. Each chapter begins with "What You Need to Know," followed by a "Let's Think It Through" example or two, and includes an activity (most commonly something to make) and several exercises with answers. Simple drawings and diagrams illustrate the various points and principles. After introducing some general concepts ("Night Lights," "Milky Way," "Sky Address," etc.), the author then focuses on a different constellation in each chapter. While ostensibly describing how to locate that constellation, she introduces an impressive array of topics and provides a variety of activities such as constructing an astrolabe and measuring azimuth and altitude, demonstrating precession, and simulating a dark nebula. On the whole, the presentation is clear if a bit dry. However, readers will need to pay careful attention and refer to the diagrams to follow some parts of the discussion. Students looking for the stories associated with constellation names will not find them here, but if they take the time to do the exercises and activities they will learn a great deal about observing stars. With its simple line drawings and "textbooky" format, Constellations probably won't attract browsers, but serious students and teachers will be well rewarded.?Elaine Fort Weischedel, Turner Free Library, Randolph, MACopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.A natural follow up for Astronomy for Every Kid, this book provides fun and easy activities for 8 to 12 year-olds, helping them find and identify constellations. It includes chapters on 20 of the most prominent constellations, such as the Big Dipper, Orion, Cancer, Cassiopeia and more, arranged by where they appear in the sky. Formatted for easy reference with illustrations, exercises and step-by-step activities, all in VanCleave's unique style.; Title: Janice VanCleave's Constellations for Every Kid: Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun | [
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19,735 | 2 | How does milk help me grow?Where do vitamins come from?Do carrots really strengthen my eyesight?Find out these answers-in Janice VanCleave's Food and Nutritionfor Every Kid. To the delight of children, parents, and teacherseverywhere, America's favorite science teacher brings a welcomeaddition to the popular Science for Every Kid series. Through fun,safe, and easy-to-do experiments, Janice VanCleave teaches kidsages eight to twelve all about food and nutrition.Kids can learn about leavening agents by mixing baking soda withvinegar. They'll explore why different sweeteners vary insweetness, how to use natural food dyes to dye a T-shirt, and whatthe food pyramid is-plus much more.Each experiment is broken down into a purpose, list ofmaterials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, andexplanations that kids can understand. Every project has beentested and can be performed safely and inexpensively using ordinaryhousehold materials.JANICE VANCLEAVE is a former award-winning science teacher who now spends her time writing and giving hands-on science workshops. She is the author of more than 40 children's science books.; Title: Janice VanCleave's Food and Nutrition for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun | [
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19,736 | 15 | Grade 5-7-A collection of provocative questions, lively answers, and connected activities. The 70 questions are organized by broad topics: the Earth, weather and climate, forces and energy, light and sound, time, inventions, plants and animals, people and animals, the sun and the moon, other planets, and the stars. The inquiries are answered on two-page spreads illustrated with black-and-white cartoons, and are sometimes accompanied by a suggested activity, a further explanation of some point, or additional questions to think about. While each "What if" stands alone, making the book useful for classroom teachers who might want to use one as an introduction or check on the understanding of concepts they've introduced, children who read the whole book will find ideas revisited and connections made. The explanations are short and readable but scientifically solid and take into account new advances, e.g., the cloning of a sheep. The humor should appeal to middle graders, although more concrete thinkers may be confused by comparisons such as, on Mercury, it's "...hot enough...to bake a pizza." This engaging book will appeal to science buffs and be particularly useful in school libraries.Kathleen Isaacs, Edmund Burke School, Washington, DCCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Amazing answers to quirky questions about our world. What if the earth stopped spinning? What if we were the size of insects? What if we could see sounds? What if the moon fell down? What if aliens landed who only wanted to talk to dogs? Bizarre and fantastic questions like these are the popular terrain of Robert Ehrlich. They set the stage for his enlightening and imaginative forays into a broad range of real science topics, including weather, light, color, sound, animals, plants, and the solar system.; Title: What If? | [
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19,737 | 15 | Grade 2-5?You can't get much simpler than this, yet the book is straightforward and effective. A different activity (most don't really qualify as experiments) is presented on each page. First, a question is posed, then the materials needed are listed, followed by the step-by-step procedures for carrying out the activity (usually involving not more than three or four steps). A one-paragraph explanation gives the reason for whatever occurred. Questions include: "How does a yo-yo work?" "What keeps a Hula-Hoop moving?" "How does an Etch-a-SketchR work?" "What purpose does the ball serve in a whistle?" Although some of the inquiries are more intriguing than others, the author does have a knack for thinking up questions that kids may not ask themselves, but that are interesting nonetheless. The explanations are direct and clear; the list of suggestions for further reader is limited. A well-done, five-page glossary is included, as is the breakdown of the activities by concept. A great source for the naturally curious.?Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Public Library, ILCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.This innovative approach to science and science experiments makes learning fun. Included are dozens of fast and creative science experiments that children can do with toys. Frisbees, slinkies, etch-a-sketch, yo-yo's and more will demonstrate and teach scientific principles and concepts from physics and chemistry in ten minutes or less.; Title: Science in Seconds with Toys: Over 100 Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less | [
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19,738 | 15 | Science in Seconds at the Beach teaches children dozens of activities that investigate the mysteries of animals, plants, sand, shells, sun and water. Easy step-by-step instructions and illustrations are provided for each activity."--Asbury Park PressSurf's up for science fun with these quick and easy activities. This book offers over 150 quick and easy experiments that will help children investigate the mysteries of animals, plants, sand, shells, sun, and water. Each activity takes ten minutes or less to complete, and answers a provocative question like: Do fish close their eyes? Can you hold your breath longer than a whale? How is sand made? How can seaweed forecast the weather? Do all snail shells coil in the same direction? And why do we seem to hear the ocean in empty sea shells?; Title: Science in Seconds at the Beach: Exciting Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less | [
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19,739 | 1 | PreSchool-Grade 2-Fun projects that lead to an understanding of the most populous life form on Earth. In addition, children are introduced to some of the skills needed for scientific experimentation and study as they explore metamorphosis, movement, communication, feeding, camouflage, and web spinning. Beginning with a model-building activity, VanCleave helps children learn about the body of an insect and how to handle it so that follow-up explorations can proceed without harm to live creatures. Each project leads seamlessly to the next with a child wondering about some aspect of these animals, for example, "How do bugs walk on the ceiling?" A list of necessary materials, simple instructions including some labeled "Adult Step," and a brief recounting of what's been learned are included. The black-and-white illustrations with purple highlights are flat and childlike, but clear and informative. An appendix for adults summarizes the factual information in each thematic section and a thorough glossary wraps things up.Susan Oliver, Tampa-Hillsborough Public Library System, FLCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.How can I catch a flying insect?Play and find out! How? By choosing one of the 50 simple experiments in Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Bugs. Your child will discover the answers to lots of fun questions as you team up to play together and explore the wonder of our world. Each experiment includes illustrations, a list of easy-to-find materials, and simple, step-by-step instructions.Praise forJanice VanCleave's books:"Stunningly clear, direct, and informative projects." --School Library Journal"[They] not only teach children the basics of science, but also entertain along the way. . . . great for kids." --Parentguide; Title: Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out About Bugs: Easy Experiments for Young Children (Play and Find Out Series) | [
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19,740 | 13 | This Q-and-A volume, written by the self-styled "CompuDudes" who answer children's questions about computers on the National Public Radio program Kid's Corner, reprises many of their most frequently asked questions. Divided into five thematic chapters, the book considers hardware, software, the Internet, good computer practices, and the future. The questions sound real and the answers are well targeted, with enough information to be helpful and but not so much as to overwhelm novices. Like the text, the line drawings are lighthearted in tone, but clear and helpful. A good starting place for researching questions about computers. Carolyn PhelanWhy Doesn't my Floppy Disk Flop? And Other Kids' Computer QuestionsAnswered by the Compududes.For the best answers, coolest Web sites, and excellentcyber-activities, pick up Why Doesn't My Floppy Disk Flop?This lively, informative guide provides the answers to dozens ofquestions that you (and your parents!) really want to know.Combining their popular brand of humor with cartoon illustrations,sidebars, and tons of advice, the Compududes make all the learningseem like play. From the ins and outs of hardware and software tothe best ways to take advantage of the Internet to the excitingfuture of computing, the answers and explanations in Why Doesn'tMy Floppy Disk Flop? are guaranteed to plug you in, log you on,and turn you into a computer whiz in no time!; Title: Why Doesn't My Floppy Disk Flop?: And Other Kids' Computer Questions Answered by the CompuDudes | [
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19,741 | 2 | Grade 4-6?This book of 56 healthy recipes is arranged according to parts of the human body they benefit: heart, blood, muscles, bones, teeth, skin, hair, nails, nerves, and digestive system. For each one, there is a description, an activity or experiment, and some recipes. The clearly described activities and information provide a structure for the book; however, the main focus is nutrition and healthy cooking. In addition to the standard cooking skills and safety rules, there are three helpful appendixes: "Nutrient Content of Recipes," "How to Read a Food Label," and "What's Safe to Eat." Later chapters include information on the food guide pyramid, exercise, weight control, and proper eating habits. The line drawings are helpful and the writing is informal but straightforward. The recipes are clear, thoroughly explained, and tasty; level of difficulty is indicated by number of chef's hats. Important information related in an encouraging way.?Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, MECopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.There are many great cookbooks written for kids, but each chapter of this one has three special ingredients. First, each examines a body part or a topic of importance for maintaining good health. Second, the chapters also include science activities that explore those topics or body parts. Third, each then provides several nutritional recipes meant to boost the function or body part covered in the chapter. For example, Chapter 7 discusses the nervous system. An experiment in the chapter investigates the blinking reflex, and the recipes are high in B vitamins, which help nerves do their job. Topics covered elsewhere in the book include blood, bones and a healthy body weight. The directions for nutritious and tasty treats are well laid out, and there is a list of tools each recipe requires. Recipes are even rated for how much previous cooking experience is recommended. The total package makes this a great choice for anyone interested in snack science.Joan Silberlicht Epstein; Title: The Healthy Body Cookbook: Over 50 Fun Activities and Delicious Recipes for Kids | [
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19,742 | 15 | Your all-in-one resource for science fair successGearing up for your first science fair project? Looking for theperfect science fair survival guide? Well, now your search is over.So You Have to Do a Science Fair Project, written by an experiencedscience fair judge and an international science fair winner, walksyou through the science fair process, one step at a time. Filledwith lots of solid, practical advice and troubleshooting tips, thiseasy-to-use handbook covers:There are also lots of helpful suggestions for polishing yourfinal presentation, including putting the finishing touches on yourdisplay, dressing to impress on science fair day, and knowing howto talk with the judges. Whether youre a first-timeparticipant or a science student looking to excel, youll findyourself turning to this invaluable resource again and again foryears to come.Joyce Henderson is a freelance writer and experienced science fairjudge. She is the author of three other books and many magazinearticles.Heather Tomasello is a science fair award winner and researcher.Joyce and Heather recently collaborated on Strategies for WinningScience Fair Projects (Wiley).; Title: So You Have to Do a Science Fair Project | [
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19,743 | 15 | JANICE VANCLEAVE'S SCIENCE AROUND THE WORLDFun Facts and Experiments about Earth's Amazing and Unique Climatic Regions!Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World presents interesting facts and fun experiments that relate to the different geographical regions of the world--also known as biomes. Each different biomeforest, grassland, desert, and tundrahas its own unique plant life, animal life, and climate. The experiments, activities, and facts in this book help explain how the different biomes work and show the importance biomes play in keeping life on Earth so fascinatingly diverse.You'll learn how the tilt of Earth affects the weather in different parts of the world: how and why some animals migrate; why leaves change color; and how cacti survive so long without rainfall. From the South American rainforests to the African savanas to the Chinese Taakla Makan Desert, you'll find out how climate and geography determine the way plants and animals look and behave--with safe, inexpensive experiments for the home and classroom!Janice VanCleave is a former science teacher who now spends her time writing and giving science workshops. She is the author of more than forty books that have sold over two million copies and a resident science fair authority on discovery.com; Title: Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World: Activities on Biomes from Pole to Pole | [
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19,744 | 12 | Grade 3-6This volume includes specific directions and activities to construct pictographs, bar graphs, pie charts, and line graphs, and to compile statistics. Materials needed, step-by-step directions, and at least one illustration accompany each activity. The black-and-white drawings and graphs are appealing and easy to read. While these activities are solid, the focus here is on play, not on thinking about when to use certain types of graphs or what the gathered information indicates. Similarly, the computation of statistics is encouraged but there is little analysis of the results. This title can be a resource for teachers and parents of homeschoolers, but it needs a math-savvy facilitator to round out the learning.Erlene Bishop Killeen, Fox Prairie Elementary School, Stoughton, WI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 4-7. The superlatives in the title are hype, but students and teachers will find that this large-format paperback still offers quite a good introduction to graphs. The step-by-step presentation builds understanding from the ground up, beginning with pictographs and bar graphs and moving on to pie charts, line graphs, map charts, and statistics. For each activity, Long lists the materials needed, explains the steps taken, and includes at least one illustration. Many activities end with a "Brain Stretcher" challenging children to extend the game or activity in some way and occasionally encouraging critical or imaginative thinking. The black-and-white drawings of children are appealing, and the many graphs are clearly illustrated. A good choice for encouraging students to grapple with mathematical relationships, patterns of numbers, probability, and the visual representation of mathematical and statistical data. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Great Graphs and Sensational Statistics: Games and Activities That Make Math Easy and Fun | [
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19,745 | 18 | AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY COMES TO LIFEDiscover why young people all over the country are reading theBlack Stars biographies of African American heroes. Here is whatyou want to know about the lives of great black men and womenduring the fabulous Harlem Renaissance:louis "satchmo" armstrongeubie blakethomas andrew dorseyw. e. b. du boisduke ellingtonjames reese europejessie redmon fausetmarcus garveyw. c. handyfletcher hendersonlangston hugheszora neale hurstonhall johnsonhenry johnsonoscar micheauxphilip payton jr.gertrude "ma" raineypaul robesonaugusta savagenoble sisslebessie smithjames van der zeedorothy westcarter g. woodson"The books in the Black Stars series are the types of books thatwould have really captivated me as a kid."Earl G. Graves, Black Enterprise magazine"Inspiring stories that demonstrate what can happen wheningenuity and tenacity are paired with courage and hardwork."Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African AmericanChildrens Books"Haskins has chosen his subjects well . . . catching a sense ofthe enormous obstacles they had to overcome. . . . Some names arefamiliar, but most are little-known whom Haskins elevates to theirrightful place in history."Booklist"The broad coverage makes this an unusual resourceajumping-off point for deeper studies."Horn BookBlack Stars biographies are written by leading African American children s book writers. JIM HASKINS has written more than 100 nonfiction books for young readers. A professor of English at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Haskins has won numerous awards, including the Washington Post Children s Book Guild Award, the Carter G. Woodson Award, and the Coretta Scott King Book Award.; Title: Black Stars of the Harlem Renaissance: African Americans Who Lived Their Dreams | [
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19,746 | 12 | Dont Just Learn Geometry...Master It!Brimming with fun and educational games and activities, theMagical Math series provides everything you need to know to becomea master of mathematics! In each of these books, Lynette Long usesher unique style to help you truly understand mathematical conceptsas you use common objects such as playing cards, dice, coins, andevery mathematicians basic tools: paper and pencil.Inside Groovy Geometry, youll find all the geometrybasics, plus information on how to figure out the height of anyobject from its shadow, find distances "as the crow flies,"estimate the area of any space, and much more. While you play theName Game and Rectangle Race, youll learn how to draw,measure, and identify different kinds of angles, triangles, andquadrilaterals. And with fun activities like Bulls Eye andPizza Party, youll practice plotting coordinate points on agraph and measuring the area and diameter of a circle. Mostimportant, youll have a great time doing it!So why wait? Jump right in and find out how easy it is to becomea mathematics master!Lynette Long, Ph.D., is the author of several children's math books, including Fabulous Fractions, Measurement Mania, Dazzling Division, Marvelous Multiplication, and Delightful Decimals and Perfect Percents, all from Wiley. She has taught math and was a professor of education, specializing in mathematics education.; Title: Groovy Geometry: Games and Activities That Make Math Easy and Fun | [
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19,747 | 12 | Dont Just Learn Decimals and Percents ...Master Them!Brimming with fun and educational games and activities, theMagical Math series provides everything you need to know to becomea master of mathematics! In each of these books, Lynette Long usesher unique style to help you truly understand mathematical conceptsas you play with everyday objects such as playing cards, dice,coins, and paper and pencil.In Delightful Decimals and Perfect Percents, youll learnhow to read and write decimals, how to change decimals intofractions and percents, and much more. While you play excitinggames like the fast-paced Dynamite Decimal Reduction andHeres a Tip, youll also learn to estimate percentagesin your head and even figure out what tip to leave at a restaurant.And with great games like Zeros Exchange, Multiplication War, andMath Review, youll practice adding, subtracting, multiplying,and dividing both decimals and percents and have funwhile youre doing it!So why wait? Jump right in and find out how easy it is to becomea mathematics master!LYNETTE LONG, PhD, is the author of several children s math books, including Fabulous Fractions, Measurement Mania, Dazzling Division, and Marvelous Multiplication, all from Wiley. She has taught math and was a professor of education, specializing in mathematics education.; Title: Delightful Decimals and Perfect Percents: Games and Activities That Make Math Easy and Fun | [
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19,748 | 18 | Discover the ancient Maya culture with these fun games and activities!Make a Maya pyramid. Mix up a Chili Chocolate Drink. Create a macaw headdress. While reading The Maya, you’ll have a great time exploring the cultural traditions of this innovative people as you learn to write in the Mayan language, make a mosaic jade mask in the likeness of one of their rulers, and test your skills as you play Maya games.This book is filled with activities and projects that will show you how the Maya people lived and played, as well as how they managed to create a civilization that lasted almost 4,000 years! You’ll learn about the bravery of Maya warriors as you construct a war shield. You’ll discover how to read ancient Maya hieroglyphs and even create your own glyph rubbing, just like the scribes used to do! You’ll get to solve math problems using Maya numbers–and then come up with your own problems to try on your friends! Plus, you’ll find lots of amazing Maya facts on topics ranging from history and government to foods and arts to science and architecture. So be prepared for lots of fun as you discover the ancient secrets of The Maya.ARLETTE N. BRAMAN is a former teacher who has written articles for kids in such magazines as W.o.w., The Friend, and Pen & Ink. She is also the author of Kids Around the World Create!, Kids Around the World Cook!, Kids Around the World Play!, and Traditional Native American Arts and Activities, all from Wiley.; Title: The Maya: Activities and Crafts from a Mysterious Land (Secrets of Ancient Cultures) | [
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19,749 | 18 | Discover the ancient Inca culture with these fun games and activities!Make an Inca tunic. Prepare a quinoa snack. Create a royal headdress. Youll have a great time exploring the cultural traditions of these fascinating people as you learn to write an Inca poem, sculpt your own clay portrait in the shape of an Inca jug, and test your bluffing skills as you play Perudo.This book is filled with activities and projects that will show you how the ancient Inca people lived and played, as well as how they managed to create an empire that extended nearly 3,000 miles! Youll learn about the bravery of Inca warriors as you construct a war shield. Youll discover how the Inca created beautiful music with panpipes and dance bellsand youll make them yourself! Youll get to prepare a tasty Inca dish called Andean stew. Plus, youll find lots of amazing Inca facts on topics ranging from history and religion to language, metalworking, and art. So get ready for lots of fun as you discover the ancient secrets of The Inca.ARLETTE N. BRAMAN is a former teacher who has written articles for kids in such magazines as W.O.W., The Friend, and Pen & Ink. She is also the author of Secrets of Ancient Cultures: The Maya, Kids Around the World Create!, Kids Around the World Cook!, Kids Around the World Play!, and Traditional Native American Arts and Activities, all from Wiley.; Title: The Inca: Activities and Crafts from a Mysterious Land (Secrets of Ancient Cultures) | [
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19,750 | 15 | Dig into the science of ancient times and unearth amazingdiscoveries!If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then AncientScience is for you! From Greek lighthouses and Roman bridges toChinese kites and Mesopotamian soap, youll investigate someof the greatest scientific discoveries and the people whointroduced them to the world. Dozens of fun-packed activities helpyou see for yourself how the earliest humans cultivated plants, whyinstruments make different sounds, how fireworks get theirexplosive power, and much more. All of the projects are safe andeasy to do, and all you need is everyday stuff from around thehouse. So step back in time and take an amazing journey withAncient Science!JIM WIESE is a science teacher and an educational coordinator for nonprofit organizations. He is the author of many popular kids' science activity books, including Roller Coaster Science, Rocket Science, Detective Science, Cosmic Science, and Sports Science, all from Wiley.; Title: Ancient Science: 40 Time-Traveling, World-Exploring, History-Making Activities for Kids | [
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19,751 | 12 | You, Too, Can Understand Geometry Just Ask Dr. Math!Have you started studying geometry in math class? Do you get totally lost trying to find the perimeter of a rectangle or the circumference of a circle? Dont worry. Grasping the basics of geometry doesnt have to be as scary as it sounds. Dr. Maththe popular online math resourceis here to help!Students just like you have been turning to Dr. Math for years asking questions about math problems, and the math doctors at The Math Forum have helped them find the answers with lots of clear explanations and helpful hints. Now, with Dr. Math Introduces Geometry, you'll learn just what it takes to succeed in this subject. Youll find the answers to dozens of real questions from students who needed help understanding the basic concepts of geometry, from lines, rays, and angles to measuring three-dimensional objects and applying geometry in the real world. Pretty soon, everything from recognizing types of quadrilaterals to finding surface area to counting lines of symmetry will make sense. Plus, youll get plenty of tips for working with tricky problems submitted by other kids who are just as confused as you are.You won't find a better introduction to the world and language of geometry anywhere!THE MATH FORUM @ Drexel (www.mathforum.org) is an award-winning Web site and one of the most popular online math resources for students and teachers. The Math Forum offers answers to all kinds of math questions, prepared by a team of math experts. It also keeps archives of previous questions and answers, hosts online communities, and posts several "problems of the week."; Title: Dr. Math Introduces Geometry: Learning Geometry is Easy! Just ask Dr. Math! | [
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19,752 | 12 | You, too, can understand geometry just ask Dr. Math!Are things starting to get tougher in geometry class? Don't panic. Dr. Maththe popular online math resourceis here to help you figure out even the trickiest of your geometry problems.Students just like you have been turning to Dr. Math for years asking questions about math problems, and the math doctors at The Math Forum have helped them find the answers with lots of clear explanations and helpful hints. Now, with Dr. Math Presents More Geometry, you'll learn just what it takes to succeed in this subject. You'll find the answers to dozens of real questions from students in a typical geometry class. You'll also find plenty of hints and shortcuts for using coordinate geometry, finding angle relationships, and working with circles. Pretty soon, everything from the Pythagorean theorem to logic and proofs will make more sense. Plus, you'll get plenty of tips for working with all kinds of real-life problems.You won't find a better explanation of high school geometry anywhere!THE MATH FORUM @ Drexel (www.mathforum.org) is an award-winning Web site and one of the most popular online math resources for students and teachers. The Math Forum @ Drexel offers answers to all kinds of math questions, prepared by a team of math experts. It also keeps archives of previous questions and answers, hosts online communities, and posts several "problems of the week."; Title: Dr. Math Presents More Geometry: Learning Geometry is Easy! Just Ask Dr. Math | [
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19,753 | 18 | Now the kids of today can walk in the boots of wranglers of the Wild West. This new activity-packed addition to the American Kids in History Series transports readers to a cattle ranch near Cheyenne, deep in the Wyoming territory of the 1870s. They'll join 12-year-old Tom as he goes on his first cattle drive, and 11-year-old Amy as she helps the bronco busters tame the horses. Learning history has never been so hands-on--or so much fun!Dozens of fun, hands-on projects and activities from frontier days.Join twelve-year-old Tom, his eleven-year-old sister, Amy, and their little brother, Tad, in Wyoming Territory in 1878. Share the fun, adventure, and hard work of daily life in the Wild West. You'll discover exciting games, make toys and crafts, and perform everyday activities just like Tom, Amy, and Tad.Make your own ranch-style scrambled eggs and cook up a batch of delicious sourdough flapjacks. Paint an Acoma bowl, build a model pueblo, make a pioneer cap to wear, or weave a basket from a few simple materials. You can twist together a lariat to wear as a belt, or practice knot tying—that is, if you have time after the mustang-and-cowboys board game or the party piñata project.Wild West Days is filled with interesting historical information and fun facts about growing up in days gone by. Discover how different—and how similar—life was for American kids in history.Watch for Civil War Days, the next exciting book in the American Kids in HistoryTM series!Also available: Pioneer Days and Colonial Days.For children ages 8 to 12; Title: Wild West Days: Discover the Past with Fun Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes | [
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19,754 | 18 | American Kids in History Dozens of projects and activities that will take you back to the days of the American Civil War Travel back to 1862 and spend a year with the Wheelers, an African American family in New York City, and the Parkhursts, a white family in Charleston, South Carolina, Eleven-year-old Emily Parkhurst and twelve-year-old Timothy Wheeler are eager to share the fun, adventure, and hard work of their daily lives. Along the way, theyll show you how to play the games they play and make the toys and crafts they make. Make your own apple pandowdy and whip up a batch of tasty gingerbread. Send top-secret messages in Morse code, gather materials for crafting evergreen wreaths and pinecone turkeys,and sculpt a miniature sheep out of homemade clay dough. Play the exciting African game of mankalathat is, if you have time after making your own potato-print wrapping paper, papier-mch bowl, and marzipan decorations. Civil War Days is filled with interesting historical information and facts about growing up in days gone by. Discover how differentand how similarlife was for American kids in history. Watch for Victorian Days, the next exciting book in the American Kids in History series! Also available: Pioneer Days, Colonial Days, and Wild West Days For Children Ages 8 to 1 2DAVID C. KING has written numerous books for children and young adults, including Pioneer Days (Wiley), Colonial Days (Wiley), Wild West Days (Wiley), First Facts about American Heroes, and The Heroic Age of American Invention. He has worked as a curriculum developer in both history and social studies, and as a high school English and history teacher.; Title: Civil War Days: Discover the Past with Exciting Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes | [
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19,755 | 15 | Gr. 4-7. In this collective biography, the author of many science project books introduces 25 eminent scientists and their work. She begins with an overview of the fields of astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. Then, for each scientist she includes a brief biography; an account of his or her important work; clear, step-by-step directions for an experiment that relates to the discoveries; and a useful bibliography. The feminist theme is strong and stated many times, and the timespan is huge, from Archimedes to Rosalind Yalow, with some of the choices seemingly arbitrary. There are also a few factual errors (for example, Rosalind Franklin was not American). But the spacious book design, with occasional black-and-white drawings, will encourage kids to dip into the biographies, and many readers will want to follow the clear, lively directions for the experiments. Hazel RochmanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reservedProfiles of some of history’s greatest scientists––and fun experiments that demonstrate their theories!Janice VanCleave’s Scientists Through the Ages profiles thelives and work of more than twenty-five important thinkers inastronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. Thisexciting book includes short biographies of the scientists,descriptions of their contributions to science, and simpleexperiments that reveal some of their most importantdiscoveries.You’ll meet scientists from every part of the world andevery age, from Archimedes to Einstein, Galileo Galilei to MariaMitchell, and Mary Anning to Marie Curie. Every experiment can beperformed at home or in the classroom with safe, inexpensivematerials. So find out how these famous scientists made life betterfor all of us, and start your own explorations with these fun andeasy experiments!; Title: Janice VanCleave's Scientists Through the Ages | [
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19,756 | 15 | Learn a lot about science as you make models showing how things work!A spectacular model of an active volcano . . . a fascinating representation of the solar system . . . scale reproductions of atoms and molecules . . . In Janice VanCleaves Super Science Models, Americas favorite science teacher shows you how to make these and other eye-catching science models that will help you show what you know in class or at a science fair!Inside, youll find easy-to-follow instructions for 25 great models that reveal the worlds of astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. Youll also get helpful hints on displaying your models, including advice on backboards, scale models, stands, and other clever techniques. As with all of Janice VanCleaves books, every project can be created at home or in the classroom with safe, inexpensive materials. Through models of Earths layers, the states of matter, an electric circuit, and much more, youll discover how scientists use models to make it easier to describe things and share their ideas. So get ready to have a great time and impress others with what youve learned making these fun, fabulous models!JANICE VANCLEAVE is a former science teacher who now spends her time writing and giving science workshops. She is the author of more than forty childrens science books that have sold over two million copies and a resident science fair authority on discovery.com.; Title: Janice VanCleave's Super Science Models (Janice VanCleave's Science for Fun) | [
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19,757 | 1 | You asked for it!. More fun . . . More science . . . More variety . . . Where can you find a seven-inch caterpillar? Which plants do grasshoppers like to eat most? What beetles produce tiny explosions to protect themselves? Why are slugs so slimy? You'll find the answers to these and loads of other questions in this creepy, crawly, and wonderfully interactive follow-up to the perennial kids' favorite Pet Bugs. Small, intriguing to watch, and easy to take care of, bugs make terrific pets! More Pet Bugs introduces an all-new batch of these fascinating creatures, from ants, earwigs, and earthworms to tiger beetles, tobacco hornworms, and hickory horned devils. You'll learn what each bug looks like, where to find it, how to catch it, and how to care for it. Featuring safety tips and tons of information about why insects behave the way they do, More Pet Bugs promises hours of excitement through independent learning and hands-on investigation.SALLY KNEIDEL, a former science teacher, has stalked bugs from the mountains of Switzerland to the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica. She is the author of several animal books, including Pet Bugs (Wiley) and Creepy Crawlies and the Scientific Method.; Title: More Pet Bugs: A Kid's Guide to Catching and Keeping Insects and Other Small Creatures | [
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19,758 | 15 | Your personal coach and game plan for creating a unique and award-winning science fair projectDeveloping a science fair project from the ground up can be a daunting taskand today's science fairs are more competitive than ever before. The Complete Workbook for Science Fair Projects takes you step by step through the entire process of brainstorming, finding, completing, and submitting an award-winning science fair project of your very own.The special features of this easy-to-use, interactive workbook include:This ingenious guide also helps you prepare to deliver a top-notch oral presentation and answer questions from science fair judges. Plus, you'll find sample project journal worksheets, a handy list of scientific supply companies, and lots of space to record your thoughts and ideas as you work on your project.Today's exciting world of science fairs and contests offers many great opportunities. With The Complete Workbook for Science Fair Projects, you'll learn to think like a scientist and create a more effective, impressive science fair projectopening the door for an amazing science journey!JULIANNE BLAIR BOCHINSKI is a former science fair contestant, award winner, and judge, as well as the author of The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects and More Award-Winning Science Fair Projects, both from Wiley. She is a now an intellectual property attorney who is very active in science fairs.; Title: The Complete Workbook for Science Fair Projects | [
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19,761 | 2 | William Holmes McGuffey was a college professor and president who is best known for writing the McGuffey Readers, the first widely used series of elementary school-level textbooks.; Title: McGuffey's Eclectic Primer, Revised Edition | [
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19,763 | 2 | Grade 3-6-Honan utilizes craft projects as a means of introducing the culture and lives of ancient Egyptians. A fictionalized family is followed throughout a single day. Separate chapters cover dress, food, music, religion, education, etc., through brief discussions, sidebars on specific facts, and several crafts that are outlined in adequate detail with attention given to the need for adult supervision. Utilitarian black-and-white line drawings appear throughout; they are helpful in clarifying activities. This is a serviceable resource for unit studies when used in conjunction with historical texts. Avery Hart's Pyramids: 50 Hands-On Activities to Experience Ancient Egypt (Williamson, 1997) is an equally useful title.Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, OR Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Royal jubilees, towering pyramids, face painting, and jewelry making? The skys the limit when you spend the day in ancient Egypt! Picture this: You get out of bed and, as you go to brush your teeth, you suddenly realize that youve traveled back in time over 4,500 years to ancient Egypt. The sun is shining, the Nile River is almost flooding, and everywhere you look, humongous pyramids are being erected. You have a strong hunch that its going to be a truly amazing day. Youll spend the day with a family in the land of Giza during the Fourth Dynasty and learn all about Egyptian culture with loads of exotic and fun-filled activities. Join ten-year-old Meryt as she practices playing the harp for the festival of Bastet, and make your own music with a string of menat rhythm beads. Be an apprentice scribe to the pyramid builders with Meryts twelve-year-old brother, lpy, as you learn to count with hieroglyphs. Join the family for a round of Senet, a traditional Egyptian board game, using a board and game pieces youve made yourself. Then, before your day in Egypt is through, make a delicious feast fit for a pharaoh! Ages 8 to 12 Collect the whole Spend the Day series! Spend the Day in Ancient Greece Spend the Day in Ancient Rome; Title: Spend the Day in Ancient Egypt: Projects and Activities That Bring the Past to Life: Project and Activities that Bring the Past to Life | [
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19,764 | 2 | Fabulous true stories of the most amazing women in history.They were cool and courageous, self-reliant and sharp-witted, daring and determined.They were the exciting, inspiring, and totally Outrageous Women of the Renaissance.These remarkable women forged their own paths, made their own rules—and rocked the world!Among the outrageous women you'll meet are:VICKI LEON is a writer, editor, and researcher of six books on women's history, including Uppity Women of Medieval Times, as well as such favorites for young readers as Wetlands and A Tangle of Octopuses.; Title: Outrageous Women of the Renaissance | [
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19,765 | 15 | Grade 4-6-These 20 demonstrations are all designed to simulate some aspect of volcanic phenomena and/or its measurement. Instructions are clear and easy to follow, and only common materials are required. Simple explanations of what happens and clues leading to additional projects are included. It is important to note that many of these activities explore volcanoes by analogy. In other books, they would be labeled as examples of density, viscosity, gas pressure, magnetism, etc. Some of the analogies work; others, such as using vinegar and baking soda to create an eruption or a piece of cardboard to model volcanic clouds, go pretty far afield. Indeed, the entire volume looks like a rehash of classic demonstrations found in numerous other sources. Moreover, the text is so brief that it provides little additional information about volcanoes; radioactivity is just defined as atoms breaking apart and the Pacific's Ring of Fire barely gets a mention. Generic black-and-white line drawings and diagrams appear throughout.Alan Newman, American Chemical Society, Washington, DCCopyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 4-7. Students love to make erupting volcanoes, but demonstration projects are not allowed in science fairs. This newest addition to VanCleave's Spectacular Science Projects series takes the beloved erupting volcano to new levels of exploration, ones that students will enjoy and science fair sponsors will accept. Student researchers can choose from 20 experiments, including one that tests how pressure affects rock in the asthenosphere and another that explores how the viscosity of lava affects flow rate. The cookbook approach provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions for producing logical, well-organized projects, and there are suggestions for expanding each experiment by changing variables. All of the experiments use simple materials a teacher or parent will have around the house. A glossary is supplied. Chris Sherman; Title: Janice VanCleave's Volcanoes: Mind-boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects | [
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19,766 | 15 | "Interesting, informative, and fun."--School Library Journal "Clear and lively . . . links the puzzles to scientificfact."--ALA Booklist"Simple and direct, suitably lighthearted. . . . This unpretentiousaccount might just win over a couple of investigators of thefuture!"--Scientific AmericanVicki Cobb is the well-known author of more than eighty-five highly entertaining nonfiction books for children.; Title: How to Really Fool Yourself: Illusions for All Your Senses: Illusions for all your Senses | [
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19,767 | 15 | Grade 3-6-Van Cleave writes books designed to show students that science is fun, and this latest collection does just that. The book recyles activities selected from her "Science for Every Kid" and "Spectacular Science Projects" series and adds 40 new ones. They are organized by field: astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics; the purpose, materials needed, procedure, results, and an explanation are included for each demonstration. The author writes in a clear, easy-to-understand style. Terms that are defined in the glossary appear in bold type. Cautions are noted in italics. A black-and-white diagram of the setup accompanies each project. The step-by-step procedural approach and the inclusion of a statement of what the results should be make these demonstrations rather than experiments. Nonetheless, they are interesting and most of them can be done by youngsters at home. The book will be especially useful to teachers looking for ideas that can be adapted as hands-on activities.Carolyn Angus, The Claremont Graduate School, CACopyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.A treasury of science experiments designed to show children that science is more than a list of facts--it is fun! Guides kids through the steps necessary to successfully complete an experiment, teaching them the best method of solving problems and discovering answers. 201 short experiments cover five different fields--astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science and physics.; Title: Janice VanCleave's 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, & Incredible Experiments | [
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19,768 | 12 | Grade 5-9-This is not your typical math puzzle book. Instead of calculator puzzles or multiplication tricks, it is filled with sections on knots and unknots, maps, M?bius roller coasters, secret binary codes, billiards, chaos theory, and more. The layout is clear and precise, though some of the explanations are a bit complicated. Most of the black-and-white cartoons and diagrams complement the text nicely, although some of the drawings are a little rough. Each chapter visits a different site at an amusement park called the MathZone. For each trek, readers are asked to solve problems and try out puzzles on their own. Solutions are provided at the end. This is a fun book that goes beyond sharpening skills, allowing readers to apply mathematics to everyday life. Although it covers similar ground, it would work well with Christy Maganzini's Cool Math (Price Stern Sloan, 1997). While Math Trek is perfect for youngsters who want to experiment and learn more on their own, teachers may want to use some of the activities to supplement their curriculum.Maren Ostergard, Bellevue Regional Library, WA Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Chapters such as "Tilt-A-Whirl Madness" and "The Fractal Pond Race" take readers on an amusing and enlightening amusement park adventure through advanced concepts such as mathematical chaos, fractals and topology. The language, problems and examples are all accessible and age appropriate, and the glossary, recommended reading and web site link enhance this lively learning experience. A 2000 Parents' Choice® Recommended winner.Reviewed by Parents' Choice® 2000 -- From Parents' Choice®; Title: Math Trek: Adventures in the Math Zone | [
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19,769 | 12 | IVARS PETERSON is an award-winning mathematics writer and the coauthor of Wileys Math Trek: Adventures in the MathZone. He also writes about mathematics for Science News and Muse magazines. NANCY HENDERSON, who also coauthored the original Math Trek, is a freelance writer and editor whose articles have appeared in Working Woman, New Scientist, Science and Children, and many other publications. Both authors live in Washington, D.C.; Title: Math Trek 2: A Mathematical Space Odyssey | [
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19,770 | 15 | Grade 5-9-"In baking, it is often possible to substitute applesauce or prune butter for fat." If for nothing else than that factoid, this book is worthy of purchase. Fortunately, there is much more in it that young scientists and cooks will find useful. There are some inaccuracies (it is gas in onions that causes tears, not oil) but that is a minor quibble compared to the fascinating sections on making curds and whey (and why it is called "cottage cheese"), why popcorn pops, and why one bad apple can spoil the whole barrel. Scientific information is kept to a chatty minimum, as this is not a treatise on the makeup of the foods we eat, but rather a way for kids (young and not so young) to have fun cooking. Each chapter begins with facts about the topic, followed by a brief experiment to illustrate the concept and recipes that range in skill level from no experience to some experience, with one recipe for angel food cake that requires a fair amount of expertise. However, the author's view of level of experience tends to be very optimistic. Other cookbooks contain more scientific information, but this is a good basic source. Attractively illustrated with black-and-white line drawings, easy and interesting to read, and filled with tidbits of information.Carole B. Kirkpatrick, Terminal Park Elementary School, Auburn, WACopyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 4-6. Although this covers some of the same territory as Mandell's Simple Kitchen Experiments , there's somewhat less attention to science here than to food itself. Each chapter begins with an experiment of some sort, followed by a brief explanation of what happened. A few of the experiments seem too simple for the target age group, but most adequately introduce some intriguing food property that will help kids become better cooks. Several well-chosen, clearly worded recipes, graded by difficulty, follow each project. The glossary is rather scattershot, and the cartoon artwork is more decorative than illustrative of cooking techniques. But the information about food labels is a real plus, as is the appended section that includes facts about food storage, molds, and pesticides. A note about safety appears in the introduction. Stephanie Zvirin; Title: The Science Chef: 100 Fun Food Experiments and Recipes for Kids | [
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19,771 | 12 | Gr. 4-6. This book from the Science for Every Kid series introduces concepts in geometry through short explanations and hands-on activities. From recognition of lines, shapes, patterns, and angles, VanCleave moves into calculation of area, three-dimensional figures, and coordinate graphing. Although the book doesn't replace a good geometry text or instructor, it could provide teachers and motivated students with simple projects for exploring facets of geometry. Line drawings and diagrams illustrate the text. Carolyn PhelanHow do you fold a sheet of paper into the shape of a whale? How do you measure the area of a pizza pie? How can you draw a circle within a circle without lifting your pencil from the paper? Now kids can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about elementary geometry—the study of shapes. Packed with illustrations, Geometry for Every Kid uses simple problems and activities to teach kids ages 8 through 12 about acute and obtuse angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, plane and space figures, and much more! Kids will explore all the different shapes they can form by arranging the pieces of an intriguing Chinese puzzle called a tangram, and learn how to create a colorful 3-D drawing that seems to rise right off the page! They’ll construct a twirler stick out of a pencil and an index card to see how surface area affects the movement of a spinning object, and build a geoboard as a quick, fun way to compare the area of different geometric figures. Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an explanation that kids can understand. Every project has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home.; Title: Janice VanCleave's Geometry for Every Kid: Easy Activities that Make Learning Geometry Fun (Science for Every Kid Series) | [
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19,772 | 1 | Grade 4-6-This title offers simple instructions for capturing and keeping 26 kinds of common arthropods: ladybugs, pillbugs, millipedes, termites, crickets, several species of butterflies, jumping spiders, etc. (Despite the title, not all of the creatures discussed are insects.) Each animal is discussed in a four-page chapter that describes physical characteristics, natural habitat, techniques for catching and then housing it, and behavior that may be observed. Boxed inserts cite each animal's class, order, and family; summarize its characteristics and basic diet; and note its general distribution across the U.S. Two or three clear, pen-and-ink drawings depict each animal discussed; color would have been more useful for identification purposes. Most of the text is clearly written; however, the section explaining aphid reproduction has conflicting statements. Anthropomorphism is a problem throughout. Insect offspring are often referred to as "girl babies" or "boys." Oddly enough, the correct terms are also used, sometimes in the same sentences. Personal anecdotes and comments by the author are sprinkled throughout the text. Some simple experiments are suggested; most, but not all, are humane. Ellen Doris's Entomology (Thames and Hudson, 1993) is concisely written, has a more scientific approach, and is illustrated with excellent color photographs. Although it only includes directions for collecting and keeping a few of the same insects included in Kneidel's title, it is a better choice for purchase until a more scientific, better illustrated guide is published.Karey Wehner, San Francisco Public LibraryCopyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 4-6. The clear and direct title, a beacon to some, doesn't really convey just how much can be learned here. After a brief introduction to the principles of collecting and to insects that are NOT to be picked up, Kneidel treats 25 insects in detail, making each insect's behavior and life cycle interesting as she explains how to recognize, find, catch, and keep a specimen. We find, for example, that ladybugs are picky eaters, that some tent caterpillars are slower than others, and that maggots and mealworms shouldn't be confused simply because kids think both are gross. Especially good are the discussions on social insects. Mary Harris Veeder; Title: Pet Bugs: A Kid's Guide to Catching and Keeping Touchable Insects | [
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19,773 | 15 | The 50 original science fair projects cover the broad range of physical, mathematical and earth sciences and use low-cost, easily obtained and safe materials. The detailed explanation of how to approach and complete a project may be more valuable as a classroom and teacher resource than to an individual child, as it is written on a level perhaps more sophisticated than the abilities of the children who would select one of the book's unusual projects. A 2000 Parents' Choice Approved winner.Reviewed by Parents' Choice 2000 -- From Parents' ChoiceMore Winning Science Fair Projects, Hints, and Tips from JaniceVanCleave!What can you do to create an extraordinary science project?How is a clear and easy-to-follow display organized?What are the dos and donts of science fairprojects?Where will you find the best collection of science fairideas?The answersand the funare all in this exciting bookof innovative, easy-to-understand, show-stopping science fairprojects. Discover how to develop a topic from your own idea;research, create, and assemble your project; then display it in away that will make it stand out from the crowd. Tackle some ofJanice VanCleaves favorite experiments on topics ranging fromastronomy, biology, and engineering to botany, geology, andoceanography. Then let your mind loose to explore whatever topicmost interests you. Enjoy working on intriguing experiments whilelearning the secrets of science fair success!Praise for Janice VanCleaves books"Stunningly clear, direct, and informativeprojects."School Library Journal"[They] not only teach children the basics of science, but alsoentertain along the way . . . great for kids."Parentguide; Title: Janice VanCleave's Guide to More of the Best Science Fair Projects | [
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19,774 | 2 | Grade 5 Up-A two-time winner of the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award shares her expertise. The book, which offers both instruction and advice, stresses teamwork and encourages girls to have fun playing the game. Exercises range from pregame stretches to off-season conditioning. The many black-and-white action photographs allow readers to see each exercise, drill, or play under discussion. Weatherspoon also includes stories about her family and the sport that she loves. She emphasizes that she has bad days on the court and that every mistake should teach a lesson. Although Faye Y. Miller and Wayne Coffey's Winning Basketball for Girls (Facts On File, 1992) has much of the same information, the personal anecdotes and up-to-date photographs make this title especially appealing. An excellent resource for sports collections.Barb Lawler, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Great news for the millions of young hoopsters dreaming of somedayrunning with the pros: two-time Olympian and professional starTeresa Weatherspoon is sharing all of her basketball secrets! Inthis fun and informative book, not only will you get the insidescoop on passing, dribbling, defending, shooting, and all the rulesof the game, you'll also learn why Spoon believes thatunselfishness, hard work, and a positive attitude are as valuableas technical skill.With tons of instructional photos and heaping "Spoon"-fuls ofinspiration, personal history, and inside tips, TeresaWeatherspoon's Basketball for Girls delivers all the goods. Inno time, you'll be tearing up the courts, burning up the nets, andshowing how it's really done!; Title: Teresa Weatherspoon's Basketball for Girls | [
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19,775 | 15 | Did you know? City lights trick trees into keeping their leaves longer! Birds learn their songs! Sugar is a natural antifreeze!Prolific and popular author Janice VanCleave's hands-on, highly informative books make learning about science fun any time of the year. In Science Around the Year, readers select a season to study, or just browse through the 52 chapters (one for each week of the year). Each of the four seasons has 13 chapters dealing with biology, chemistry, astronomy, physics, or earth science. The clear, logical format starts with "Did You Know?", a fun fact that identifies the focus of the chapter, with an explanation of the science behind the fact. "Fun Time!" is a discovery experiment related to the fun fact. "More Fun with...!" is an additional activity relating to the topic, and every chapter also has a book list for supplemental fiction and nonfiction reading.Readers will be intrigued by such amazing facts as these: Frogs have teeth. An eight-inch snowflake once fell in Siberia. Fish have rained from the sky. But this is no collection of obscure, wacky facts. Based on solid science, VanCleave's book gracefully walks the fine line between serious scientific education and truly entertaining activities. Be sure to check out VanCleave's many other lively science books, including Janice VanCleave's 203 Icy, Freezing, Frosty, Cool & Wild Experiments and Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Science. (Ages 5 to 9) --Emilie CoulterOver Two Million Janice VanCleave Books Sold!Janice VanCleaves Science Around the YearDozens of Seasonal ProjectsLoads of Fun FactsWhy do leaves change colors? How do polar bears avoid slippingon the ice? How are snowflakes made? Why do your toes andfingertips wrinkle if you spend lots of time swimming? How do fliestaste their food with their feet? Figure out the answers to theseand many other scientific mysteries with this awesome assortment ofexperiments, projects, and facts for every season of the year. Withan amazing experiment for each week, Janice VanCleavesScience Around the Year introduces you to dozens of wondrous topicsin astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics.Discover why leaves turn colors and fall off trees in autumn, whySeptember is a good time to look for monarch butterflies, how saltmelts ice, what pinecones can tell you about the weather, and much,much more. As with all of Janice VanCleaves books, eachactivity is fun and includes simple step-by-step instructions, aswell as clear explanations of the concepts youre seeing inaction. Janice VanCleaves Science Around the Year promiseshours and hours of fascinating, hands-on, safe, low-cost sciencefunat home or in the classroom.; Title: Janice VanCleave's Science Around the Year | [
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19,776 | 18 | Grade 4-6-Children can experience Victorian New York through more than 30 fun activities. The sections center on the lives of two fictional families: the Kadinskys, who have recently arrived from Poland, and the wealthy Hobarts. Snippets of historical information on home life, school, street vendors, settlement houses, inventions, the changing role of women, and the "Gay Nineties" are interspersed with detailed directions for the projects. The book is arranged by seasons, and follows the families through the year 1893. Crafts include paper flowers, shadow puppets, decorating Easter eggs, Polish checkers, embroidered bookmarks, a seashell display case, a decoupage box, a tin-can telephone, a Victorian folding fan, and Christmas ornaments. A bounty of fun recipes includes biscuits, cinnamon bread sticks, deviled eggs, corn oysters, New York cheesecake, rock-candy crystals, holiday fruit punch, and candy-cane sundaes. Wherever adult help is needed, it is suggested. The black-and-white drawings are adequate, but not particularly notable. This title fills a curriculum need and will appeal to fans of the "American Girl" series (Pleasant Co.).Jennifer J. Gallant, Cleveland Public Library, OH Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.American Kids in History Share the Fun, Challenges, Dreams, and Adventures of Life in Victorian America What would it be like to grow up in New York City during the exciting Victorian era? Travel back to 1893 and find out. Join the Kadinskys, a family of Polish immigrants working hard to start a new life, and the Hobarts, a well-to-do American family living in a large house near Central Park. Steam into New York Harbor with eleven-year-old Mary Kadinsky and share her thrilling first sight of the Statue of Liberty. Start a new school year with twelve-year-old William Hobart and discover a game called basketball. Be a part of their daily lives during this time of remarkable growth and change with fun and easy projects, recipes, activities, and games. Make cinnamon bread sticks and play Polish checkers. Decorate Easter eggs and prepare for a Victorian Christmas. Create Polish paper cutouts and cook up your own rock candy. Share the Victorians love of nature and collecting, and learn to make plaster of paris casts of natural objects like autumn leavesor animal footprints. Experiment with snowflake impressions, learn to measure the distance of lightning, and unlock the secrets of electricity. From Marys inviting kitchen and Williams basement workshop to the bustling beach resort at Coney Island and ice-skating in Central Park, Victorian Days will take you back to a fascinating period in American history. Watch for World War II Days, the next exciting book in the American Kids in History series! Also available: Civil War Days, Pioneer Days, Colonial Days, and Wild West Days for Children Ages 8 to 12; Title: Victorian Days: Discover the Past with Fun Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes | [
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19,777 | 15 | How do rocks change shape?Why does Venus rotate "backwards"?How do tigers talk with their tails?Do bigger ears hear better?Discover the answers to these and many other weird and wildmysteries in astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, andphysics. Janice VanCleaves 204 Sticky, Gloppy, Wacky, andWonderful Experiments gives you hours and hours of hands-on,low-cost scientific fun. Try these safe, easy-to-do experiments athome or in the classroom: construct a lunar calendar to examine thephases of the moon, observe the feeding of ants to find out howthey communicate, and build a model of Galileos thermoscopeto measure how different materials change temperature. With so manyamazing projects to choose from, youll have a blast learningabout the world around you.JANICE VANCLEAVE is a former science teacher who now spends her time writing and giving science workshops. She is the author of more than forty books that have sold over two million copies, and a resident science fair authority on Discovery.com.; Title: Janice VanCleave's 204 Sticky, Gloppy, Wacky and Wonderful Experiments | [
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19,778 | 15 | How do plants make their own food?Why do the different strings on a guitar have differentsounds?What does the color of a star tell you about how hot the staris?What's the difference between gamma rays, X-rays, andmicrowaves?Now you can discover the answers to these and many otherfascinating questions about energy for yourself with thisfun-filled science resource. Packed with illustrations, JaniceVanCleave's Energy for Every Kid presents entertaining, challengingexperiments and activities to help you understand the differenttypes of energyincluding heat, sound, electricity, andlightand how they bring about change in the world around you.You'll develop your problem-solving skills as you create a "leapingfrog" that turns potential energy into kinetic energy, model soundwaves with a Slinky, use a balloon to demonstrate staticelectricity, make "sun" tea with solar energy, and much more!Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a listof materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and aneasy-to-understand explanation. Plus, all projects have beenpretested so you can perform them safely and inexpensively in theclassroom, at a science fair, or at home!Also available in the Science for Every Kid series:ASTRONOMYBIOLOGYCHEMISTRYCONSTELLATIONSDINOSAURSEARTH SCIENCEECOLOGYGEOGRAPHYGEOMETRYTHE HUMAN BODYMATHOCEANSPHYSICSJanice VanCleave is a former science teacher who now spends her time writing and giving science workshops. She is the author of more than forty children's science books that have sold over two million copies and a resident science fair authority on discovery.com.; Title: Janice VanCleave's Energy for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun | [
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19,779 | 12 | Grade 6 Up-This resource presents an overview of the prominent mythic beliefs of five cultural areas: the Middle East and Africa; the Mediterranean; Asia and the Pacific; northern Europe; and North and Central America. The text is arranged in question-and-answer format. Discussions of creation myths and mythological events are offered as are explanations to such queries as how Thor retrieved his lost hammer, how Theseus defeated the Minotaur, and why Ganesha has an elephant head. Background information on the various cultures is also given. Framed insets highlight additional information regarding specific tales, major deities, and historical events. Black-and-white photographs and samples of period art illustrate the differences among various cultural beliefs. A 14-page index facilitates access to the information. Readers will find this introductory text helpful as they begin to familiarize themselves with unique aspects of these mythologies.-Karen Patricia Smith, Queens College Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, Flushing, NY Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Search for the origins of fire with Mantis. Witness mighty Zeusas he employs a powerful thunderbolt to overthrow his tyrannicalfather in ancient Greece. Meet Amaterasu, the Japanese goddess ofthe sun who shut herself in a cave, leaving the whole world indarkness. Join the Valkyries as they roam through Scandinavianbattlefields in search of brave warriors. Find answers toeverything you?ve ever wanted to know about the intriguingmythologies from around the world . . .How did Isis help Horus become king of all Egypt? See page 15.What was inside Pandora?s Box? See page 28. How were the Olympicgames started? See page 48. Who was Gilgamesh, and what was thepurpose of his quest? See page 7. How did the powerful warrior Ramarescue his bride, Sita? See page 66. How was the silkworm created?See page 74. What is The Dreamtime? See page 84. How did Thor, theNorse god of thunder, regain his magical hammer? See page 99.THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY?s bestselling reference booksinclude The New York Public Library Desk Reference, The New YorkPublic Library Book of Answers, and The New York PublicLibrary Student?s Desk Reference. BRENDAN JANUARY is theauthor of many nonfiction children?s books.Also in this series . . .The New York Public Library Amazing Native American HistoryThe New York Public Library Amazing Hispanic American History TheNew York Public Library Amazing African American History The NewYork Public Library Amazing Women in American HistoryThe New York Public Library Incredible Earth The New York PublicLibrary Amazing Space; Title: The New York Public Library Amazing Mythology: A Book of Answers for Kids | [
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19,780 | 15 | How much would you weigh on Mars?What can exploding balloons tell us about weather?Why do heavy ships stay afloat on water?How can you lift an elephant with one finger?Youll discover the answers to these and many otherfascinating questions when you journey through science history withJanice VanCleave as your guide. Packed with fun facts, activities,and experiments, Janice VanCleaves Science Through the Agesintroduces you to the amazing stories behind some of the greatestscientific discoveries of our time. Each chapter provideseasy-to-follow instructions for hands-on experiments, as well asclear explanations that reveal the many ways science has helpedpeoplefrom ancient times right up through today!Youll find out how to use Stone Age tools to make art,build a simple telescope, look at your own blood vessels (did youknow you have thousands of miles of them?), construct astethoscope, create a model of Galileos gas thermometer, andmuch more. As with all of Janice VanCleaves books, thematerials are safe, inexpensive, and easily found around the house.So take a time-traveling tour of discovery and get ready for hoursand hours of fascinating science funat home or in theclassroom.JANICE VANCLEAVE is a former science teacher who now spends her time writing and giving science workshops. She is the author of more than forty books that have sold over two million copies, and a resident science fair authority on Discovery.com.; Title: Janice VanCleave's Science Through the Ages | [
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19,781 | 2 | Grade 3-6-Each chapter in this excellent addition to holiday and multicultural collections offers a simple explanation of customs and cultures followed by hands-on activities to help children Celebrate! Organized by theme, the book includes chapters on "Welcoming the New Year," "Celebrating Before and After Fasts," "Giving Thanks," and "Renewing the Spirit." In addition to some well-known celebrations such as Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, and El D'a de los Reyes, Jones includes less familiar festivals from Scotland, Ecuador, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, India, Nigeria, Barbados, and Japan. The recipes and art projects are clearly explained and illustrated, and include helpful lists such as "Here's What You Need" and "Here's What You Do." The volume concludes with a detailed index.Kristina Aaronson, Bethel Elementary School Library, VT Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Everyone loves a reason to have a good time, and although culturesaround the world have their own unique feasts and festivals, we allshare many of the same reasons to celebrate. Now you can learnabout the many ways people from around the globe celebrate theirspecial days, and join in the fun!Celebrate Chinese New Year while making chiao-tzu dumplings,then pop over to Saudi Arabia and taste delicious date-nut cookiescalled ma?amoul while celebrating Eid ul-Fitr. Make an elaborateVenetian mask to wear at a masquerade ball in Venice duringcarnevale, then pound out a festive rhythm on the Igbo drum you?vemade and celebrate the Iriji festival in Nigeria. Eat, drink, andmake merry with the many diverse and exciting crafts, recipes, andactivities in this book. No matter what language you say it in,celebrations are fun!; Title: Kids Around the World Celebrate!: The Best Feasts and Festivals from Many Lands | [
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19,782 | 20 | Teaching kids about the Bible is a piece of cake! This book reinforces common Sunday school messages and Bible stories through fun, hands-on kitchen activities for children age 5 and up. Children will remember Gods laws by making Ten Commandment Cake, learn about the birth of Moses while making Mini Moses Root Beer Floats, observe Good Friday by decorating Hot Cross Buns, and more. Elaine Magee developed the 28 lessons as a unique way to supplement the Sunday school classes at her church. General enough to incorporate all Christian denominations, theyre perfect for use in Sunday school or at home. Each activity includes a general message, related scriptures, and easy-to-follow recipes that outline teacher preparation and specific information and ideas for the class. The recipes even include complete nutritional analysis. "In this book, Elaine Magee provides what she gave the children of our church: fun, nutritious, interactive, and community-building Bible lessons. I am so pleased that Elaine brought to our congregation an exciting method for children (and adults) to discover the church as an enjoyable, tasty, nourishing place." Dr. Shel White, Pastor St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Pleasant Hill, CaliforniaElaine Magee, MPH, RD, is a consultant dietitian for Fortune 500 companies and bestselling author of the Fight Fat & Win series of books and 200 Kid-Tested Ways to Lower the Fat in Your Child s Favorite Foods.; Title: Bible Lessons in the Kitchen: Activities for Children 5 & Up | [
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19,783 | 19 | Kids Can Now Have Their Mudcake and Eat It, Too. The Healthy Start Kids Cookbook shows 6- to 10-year-olds that making nutritious food they love can be just as fun as eating it. With a little help from an adult, children can create delicious, easy, and imaginative concoctions that are surprisingly good for them. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, preparation and cooking times, utensil listings, and complete nutrition information. In all, this illustrated cookbook contains 90 fun kid-tested recipes fully approved by parents and nutritionists alike. Included are fun-to-make recipes youll feel good about that kids eat-up, such as: Painted Pancakes Fruit Kabobs Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets Kids Quick Chili Friendly Fowl in Foil Gingerbread Muffins The book also offers kitchen safety tips and recipes for special occasions like birthdays and the last day of school. "Lively and kid-friendly, (this book) incorporates all the elements of healthful eating into a simple guide for kids." Mindy Hermann, R.D., Consulting Nutrition Editor, Child MagazineSandra K. Nissenberg, M.S., R.D., is a mother of two and registered dietitian specializing in child nutrition. She is the co-author of How Should I Feed My Child? and Foods to Stay Vibrant, Young, and Healthy (Chronimed Publishing). Sandra lives in Chicago.; Title: The Healthy Start Kids' Cookbook: Fun and Healthful Recipes That Kids Can Make Themselves | [
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19,784 | 15 | Grade 3-6-More than 40 experiments and investigations help readers explore the body systems. Each activity includes a list of the required supplies (all readily available), a step-by-step procedure, and a scientific explanation of the results. The activities range from simple (how to test the sense of smell) to more complex (calculating the amount of horsepower used to walk and then run up stairs). Many projects teach basic scientific concepts. Suggestions for "More Fun Stuff to Do" encourage children to broaden and/or refine their observations. Additional information is provided in sidebars. Safety instructions and precautions are included. Although some of the experiments can be found in other sources such as Janice VanCleave's The Human Body for Every Kid (Wiley, 1995), Wiese's clear and lively presentation will aid students seeking project ideas and intrigue budding scientists.Kathryn Kosiorek, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brooklyn, OH Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.The author of numerous science activity books (most recently Magic Science, 1998) offers this collection of demonstrations that illustrate scientific principles about the human body. The projects are arranged by system (nervous, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, muscular, skeletal, reproductive, and skin), and each project includes an introduction, a list of materials, procedural guidelines, and an explanation of the science involved. Numerous sidebars ("Science in Action" and "More Fun Stuff to Do") introduce related information and extension activities. Black line drawings appear on nearly every page, further clarifying details from the text. Introductory comments about the scientific method, references to adult help, and the appended glossary add to the book's appeal. A good choice for teachers hoping to perk up their science lessons or for kids searching for science fair projects. Kay WeismanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Head to Toe Science: Over 40 Eye-Popping, Spine-Tingling, Heart-Pounding Activities That Teach Kids about the Human Body | [
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19,785 | 2 | The most widely used resource for helping children manage their diabetes is now totally revised and updated. When kids find out they have diabetes, they often have questions about what it is and how they got it. Its Time to Learn About Diabetes is an entertaining and easy-to-use guide that and explains diabetes in simple terms, showing school-age kids how to help take care of themselves. With friendly cartoon hosts Cindy and Mike, this workbook alleviates the fear associated with insulin shots and blood tests and helps kids understand whats happening in their bodies. By emphasizing the positive and providing an outlet for children to express their feelings, it clearly shows kids how to manage their diabetes and feel good about themselves. Its Time to Learn About Diabetes also includes helpful tips on exercise, healthy eating, caring for diabetes in school, and planning for parties and vacations. Books to Fund a Cure A portion of this books proceeds will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International, a not-for profit voluntary health agency, whose primary objective is to support and fund research to find the cause, cure, treatment, and prevention of diabetes and its complications. The JDF gives more money to diabetes research than any other private health agency in the world. JDF Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Library Health/Diabetes/Parenting; Title: It's Time to Learn About Diabetes: A Workbook on Diabetes for Children, Revised Edition | [
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19,786 | 11 | Grade 4-6-A collection of recipes for beverages, grains, soups and starters, main courses, and sweets from 22 countries. Each one has been tested by fourth-grade students and is clearly written. Readers are directed to find the few special ingredients required at specialty shops or on Web sites. Unfortunately, they must wade through a morass of fragmentary information to find these recipes. For example, on the four pages devoted to black bean soup, there is one sentence about its history, two about a man in ancient Rome who made soup, two paragraphs about bean soups in three different countries (with their names and pronunciations), a recipe for black bean soup from Cuba, two sentences about various beans of the world, and four describing chili con carne, sans recipe. Black-and-white line drawings and poorly rendered photos appear throughout. Deanna Cook's The Kids' Multicultural Cookbook (Williamson, 1995) is more inviting. For a more complete treatment of a single country, try the wonderful "Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks" series (Lerner).Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, ME Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Make Delicious Foods from Many Lands and Discover Something aboutDifferent CultureWhat do kids in Jamaica eat for breakfast? How can you make adelicious loaf of challah bread? Who created the first chocolatechip cookie? Let your curiosityand appetiterun wildwhile you learn how to make scrumptious delicacies from culturesacross the globe.Kids Around the World Cook! takes you on a taste-bud-tinglingtour to lands far and near with a fun assortment of trivia and lotsof safe and easy-to-make recipes. Begin your meal in Ethiopia, asyou sample the thin, pancake-shaped bread called injera, then takeoff to Japan, where you can make the mouthwatering traditionaldinner called kushiyaki. Visit India on a hot summer day and enjoythe yummy taste of lassi, a sweet yogurt drink, and finish off yourmeal in Egypt with baklawa, a flaky pastry made with nuts, coconut,and butter.Kids Around the World Cook! is a fabulous blend of fascinatingfacts and delicious recipes. Impress your family and friends and,best of all, sample all of the tasty results of your excitingexcursions.; Title: Kids Around the World Cook!: The Best Foods and Recipes from Many Lands | [
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19,787 | 15 | Explore the wonders of science with the very best of guides!Have you ever wished that you could observe underwater creaturesundetected? Or watch the very moment a caterpillar becomes abutterfly? Or create your own rain? Well, with Scientific AmericanGreat Science Fair Projects, you can! Enter the fascinating worldof Scientific Americanthe ultimate scienceauthorityand learn how to build an underwaterperiscope, photograph a lunar eclipse, grow hydroponic plants, andmuch, much more! From creating your own non-newtonian fluids(slime, putty, and goop!) to teaching a sow bug how to run througha maze, youll be astounded at the number of incredible thingsyou can do with Scientific American Great Science Fair Projects.Based on the long-standing and well-respected "Amateur Scientist"column in Scientific American, each experiment can be done withordinary materials found around the house or that are easilyavailable at low cost. Whether youre looking for a great ideafor your next science fair project, want to astonish your friendsand family with your discoveries, or are just intrigued by theworld around you, youll find endless hours of scientific \funin this one-of-a-kind project book! Scientific American magazinereaches more than three million readers globally by subscription,on newsstands, and online at www.sciam.com.The company also publishes Scientific American Explorations, aquarterly family magazine, and the Scientific American Archive, anonline archive of issues from 1993 to the present atwww.sciamarchive.comMARC ROSNER is a science teacher, educational consultant, and science writer. He lives in Yonkers, New York.; Title: The Scientific American Book of Great Science Fair Projects | [
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19,788 | 11 | Noted nutrition text author Karen Drummond teams with Joan D'Amico to help you eat and cook your way across the country. The journey begins in New England, travels down the coast to the Mid Atlantic and the South, traverses the Mid- and Southwest, crosses the Rockies and finishes on the Pacific Coast. Easy-to-follow historical facts, state foods and a recipe utilizing these foods provide a fun and different approach to learn about the United States. The solid introduction to the kitchen, including safety rules and how-tos on utilizing kitchen equipment are a bonus. Cooking just may become your family's next history project. A 2000 Parents' Choice Recommended winner.Reviewed by Nancy Berkoff, RD, EdD, Parents' Choice 2000 -- From Parents' ChoiceTake a Tasty Tour of America's 50 States1. In what state were both the lollipop and the hamburger-on-a-bun invented?2. Where do the largest watermelons grow and what's the distance record for spitting watermelon seeds? How big is the world's largest potato chip and where is it now?3. There's more to cuisine in America than just burgers and fries. Here's a mouthwatering journey across the United States where you'll discover and learn how to make fabulous foods from every part of the country.Treat yourself to such simple, kid-tested recipes as:The United States Cookbook is a delicious mixture of fun food trivia, fascinating tidbits about each state's history and traditions, and yummy recipes you can cook yourself. What a great way to stuff your face and feed your brain at the same time!ANSWERS: 1. Connecticut. 2. Hope, Arkansas. The record is 30 feet. 3. 25 feet long and 14 feet wide. 3. It?s in the Potato Museum, Blackfoot, Idaho; Title: The United States Cookbook: Fabulous Foods and Fascinating Facts From All 50 States | [
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19,789 | 12 | Grade 3-6-Comprehensive hands-on introductions to their subjects. Each book consists of 40 activities, all of which include lists of the required materials, clear and complete procedures, and a black-and-white illustration. As the chapters progress, the activities and concepts become more complex and each one concludes with brain stretchers (related ideas to explore). In Fractions, the activities range from coloring pizzas on paper plates and cutting them out to cutting a sandwich into four equal parts six different ways. In Measurement, the activities range from using hands and feet to measure distance to making a sundial. Some of the projects are time consuming or require a solid background in mathematics. For example, in Measurement, readers are instructed to make a 12-inch by 12-inch grid with markers to create 144 boxes. Then they are directed to cut pieces of different colored paper into 144 1-inch squares. Students continue to create a mosaic and then determine the fractions/percentages of each color. While this is a useful project, many readers may be overwhelmed by all of the work. Nevertheless, these books provide valuable activities and games to help children learn about the concepts.Maren Ostergard, Bellevue Regional Library, WA Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.Reviewed with Long's Measurement Mania. Gr. 2-6. What do a deck of cards, dominoes, a gift catalog, and a peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich have to do with math? They're part of ingenious games that teach children how to add and subtract fractions. In Fabulous Fractions the chapter "Dancing Decimals" demonstrates how to convert a decimal to a fraction; "Splitting the Deck" shows how to multiply a fraction by a whole number. In Measurement Mania , children use the five forms of measurement in games such as "Guess and Weigh," and "Spoons Abound." In "Body Parts" kids measure their smiles and big toes and find the circumference of their heads and necks. In "Ten Times" players use a stopwatch to determine how fast they can perform certain tasks. Both wonderful books include clear instructions, lists of necessary materials, and assorted tips. There are also special challenges for whiz kids. No math anxiety here--just lots of laughs and fun. Shelley Townsend HudsonCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Fabulous Fractions: Games, Puzzles, and Activities that Make Math Easy and Fun | [
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19,790 | 12 | Reviewed with Lynette Long's Marvelous Multiplication.Gr. 2-5. These two large-format paperbacks offer explanations and activities for children who don't understand or haven't mastered multiplication and division. By taking different approaches to explain the same concepts, Long increases the probability that something will click in the student's mind. Some chapters, such as the one on multiplying by one, are excellent for building solid understanding. Others, such as the chapter on dividing by erasing zeroes, are disappointing in this regard. The cheerful ink drawings help make the books more inviting. Overall, these will be useful supplemental resources for students who need some help with the fundamental skills of multiplication and division. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedDont Just Learn Division Master It! Brimming with fun and educational games and activities, the Magical Math series provides everything you need to know to become a master of mathematics! In each of these books, Lynette Long uses her own unique style to help you truly understand mathematical concepts as you play with everyday objects such as playing cards, dice, coins, paper, and pencil. Inside Dazzling Division, youll learn the basics of division and then quickly begin to solve division problems. Youll find out what divisors, dividends, and quotients are and how to look at division as simply putting items into groups. Once youve grasped these basics, youll practice your skills with such fun games and activities as Division Tic-Tac-Toe, Off to the Races, and Three-in-a-Row Bingo. Finally, you can move on to become truly dazzling at division by mastering the mysteries of remainders, prime numbers, and long division while playing Prime Mania and Shout It Out! So why wait? Jump right in and find out how easy it is to become a mathematics master!; Title: Dazzling Division: Games and Activities That Make Math Easy and Fun | [
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19,791 | 12 | Reviewed with Long's Fabulous Fractions. Gr. 2-6. What do a deck of cards, dominoes, a gift catalog, and a peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich have to do with math? They're part of ingenious games that teach children how to add and subtract fractions. In Fabulous Fractions the chapter "Dancing Decimals" demonstrates how to convert a decimal to a fraction; "Splitting the Deck" shows how to multiply a fraction by a whole number. In Measurement Mania , children use the five forms of measurement in games such as "Guess and Weigh," and "Spoons Abound." In "Body Parts" kids measure their smiles and big toes and find the circumference of their heads and necks. In "Ten Times" players use a stopwatch to determine how fast they can perform certain tasks. Both wonderful books include clear instructions, lists of necessary materials, and assorted tips. There are also special challenges for whiz kids. No math anxiety here--just lots of laughs and fun. Shelley Townsend HudsonCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reservedDon't Just Learn Measurement…Master It!Brimming with fun and educational games and activities, theMagical Math series provides everything you need to know to becomea master of mathematics! In each of these books, Lynette Long usesher own unique style to help you truly understand mathematicalconcepts as you play with everyday objects such as playing cards,dice, coins, and paper and pencil.Inside Measurement Mania, you’ll learn to take the mysteryout of mea-surement! Once you’ve mastered the basic forms ofmeasurement––length, volume, weight, temperature, andtime––you’ll learn how to measure the length of anant in millimeters, the height of a telephone pole in feet, thevolume of a bathtub in ounces, the weight of one spaghetti noodlein grams, and the temperature inside a refrigerator inCelsius.You’ll discover how to tell time with a candle, createoptical illusions, and measure the tallest tree in yourneighborhood without climbing an inch!So why wait? Jump right in and find out how easy it is to becomea mathematics master!; Title: Measurement Mania: Games and Activities That Make Math Easy and Fun | [
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19,792 | 18 | Gr 4-6-First-person narratives of two fictitious families, the Donatos of San Francisco and the Andersens, a Swedish-American farm family in Minnesota, offer personal views of American life in the 1940s. Crafts and activities enjoyed by the children are woven in throughout; they use easily obtainable materials, but may require adult supervision in some instances. By following the step-by-step instructions and good line drawings, readers can make a wide range of items, such as a victory garden, a flashlight, periscope, soft pretzels, crystal radio, pressed-flower bookmark, and wind vane. Sidebars give historical information relating to the war efforts of various groups, such as women, children, coastal inhabitants, and clothing designers. This is a valuable historical resource with unusual crafts that both entertain and educate. Combining it with Sylvia Whitman's V Is for Victory: The American Home Front during World War II (Lerner, 1992) will expand children's understanding of this pivotal era.-Lynda Ritterman, Atco Elementary School, NJCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc."This is a valuable historical resource with unusual crafts that both entertain and educate." (School Library Journal, February, 2001); Title: World War II Days: Discover the Past with Exciting Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes (American Kids in History Series) | [
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19,793 | 12 | Reviewed with Lynette Long's Dazzling Division.Gr. 2-5. These two large-format paperbacks offer explanations and activities for children who don't understand or haven't mastered multiplication and division. By taking different approaches to explain the same concepts, Long increases the probability that something will click in the student's mind. Some chapters, such as the one on multiplying by one, are excellent for building solid understanding. Others, such as the chapter on dividing by erasing zeroes, are disappointing in this regard. The cheerful ink drawings help make the books more inviting. Overall, these will be useful supplemental resources for students who need some help with the fundamental skills of multiplication and division. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedDont Just Learn Multiplication...Master It! Brimming with fun and educational games and activities, the Magical Math series provides everything you need to know to become a master of mathematics! In each of these books, Lynette Long uses her own unique style to help you truly understand mathematical concepts as you play with everyday objects such as playing cards, dice, coins, paper, and pencil. Inside Marvelous Multiplication, you will explore and solve the mysteries of multiplication. Youll use ten tasty snacks to learn the one times table, get to know the ten times table using finger paints, and write a zany story using the multiples of a number to practice the multiplication tables. Youll go on to learn even more about multiplication by deciphering the fascinating puzzles of prime factors, exponents, and three digit multiplication while playing games like Prime Solitaire, Three by Three, and Fingers!So why wait? Jump right in and find out how easy it is to become a mathematics master!; Title: Marvelous Multiplication: Games and Activities That Make Math Easy and Fun | [
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19,794 | 18 | Gr. 3-6. From the Outrageous Women series, this volume presents 14 notable figures from colonial America. The first section on New England includes famous names such as Ann Hutchinson, Deborah Samson, Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman, Abigail Adams, and Phillis Wheatley. The sections on the middle colonies and the South focus primarily on lesser-known women in American history. Furbee makes some interesting choices. For instance, Betsy Ross is included not as the maker of the first American flag, a claim that the author notes is debatable, but as a woman who "plotted her own course in life, founded a new religious group, survived three husbands, and built a thriving family business." The decidedly colorful tone of the writing ("Anne really got the Puritans' knickers in a twist") makes the series a bit more lively than most history books. The black-and-white illustrations include maps and simple line drawings as well as reproductions of period paintings and engravings. An interesting addition to history shelves. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Outrageous Women of Colonial America | [
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19,795 | 18 | Gr 7 Up-A useful compendium of more than 100 speeches that span nearly 400 years of American history, from Powhatan (1609) to Senator Charles Robb (2000). Prominent orators include Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, John Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X. Two indexes allow readers to find a selection by its speaker or its theme. Black-and-white photos and reproductions accompany many of the entries. Alongside the Founding Fathers and patriots are athletes, authors, and media celebrities. The speeches inform readers and provide examples of how the spoken word has affected Americans throughout our past.David M. Alperstein, Queens Borough Public Library, NYCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.How many of you remember the agony of having to memorize theGettysburg Address in school? Or perhaps it was something by one ofthe founding father? "Who needs this stuff?" you would moan."What's the point?"The major problem with historic orations, students have alwayscomplained, is that they are dry. American Heritage, one of theforemost magazine about this nation's culture, has collected aneclectic set of speeches given not only by politicians, but also bypeople in many walks of life, from sports figures to "ordinary"people in extraordinary circumstances.The Book of Great American Speeches for Young People contains over100 discourses on a myriad of topics. Some classics can be foundwithin, such as Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream andFranklin Delano Roosevelt's address after the bombing of PearlHarbor on December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy." Ona lighter political note, there's the "Checker's Speech," in whichRichard Nixon swore that the only gift he received during 1952campaign was a little cocker spaniel and that "we're gonna keephim."Other orators in The Book of Great American Speeches for YoungPeople include Malcolm X, Langston Hughes, John F. Kennedy,Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Mark Twain, just to name a few. Speechesare used to influence and encourage, so there are several"declamations" which consider the struggles for women's suffrage,civil right and the evils of slavery. And since the nation wasfounded on free speech, there are also numerous discourses ofprotest and dissent.The less earthshaking fare, though no less dramatic, is also here.Lou Gehrig paid an emotional farewell to baseball, in which, thoughstricken with the terminal illness that would one day bear hisname, he considered himself "the luckiest man on the face of theearth."One of the more poignant speeches, to which young readers willrelate, was given by 10-year old Samantha Smith in 1983 to theChildren's Symposium on the Year 2001, after her impassioned letterto Soviet Premier Yuri Adropov made world news. The letter statedher fears nuclear war between his country and American, provingthat young people can make that difference.In addition to its generous collection, The Book of Great AmericanSpeeches for Young People encourages readers to speak out for whatthey believe in. Its concluding chapter on how (and why) to make aneffective speech will give the reader a boost of confidence and askill which will prove useful long after school days are over.(BookPage, October 2001)Gr7 Up--A useful compendium of more than 100 speeches that spannearly 400 years of American history, from Powhatan (1609) toSenator Charles Robb (2000). Prominent orators include PatrickHenry, Thomas Jefferson, John Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Martin LutherKing Jr., and Malcolm X. Two indexes allow readers to find aselection by its speaker or its theme. Black-and-white photos andreproductions accompany many of the entries. Alongside the FoundingFathers and patriots are athletes, authors, and media celebrities.The speeches inform readers and provide examples of how the spokenword has affected Americans throughout our past. --David M.Alperstein, Queens Borough Public Library, NY (School LibraryJournal, December 2001); Title: The American Heritage Book of Great American Speeches for Young People | [
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19,796 | 2 | Play games from all around the globe!Learn to play Mexican kickball. Practice throwing jackstones the way kids do in Kenya. Discover how to construct a galimoto (wire toy from Malawi) with pipe cleaners. With Kids Around the World Play!, youll have a great time exploring the traditions of other cultures while you sharpen your wits with the memory game from South Africa called dithwai, or challenge your racing skills in the South Korean flower relay, or make your own cool bilboquet, a toy from France.Filled with games and activities from places near and far, including China, Japan, india, Mexico, Bolivia, italy, and Russia, among many others, this exciting collection also gives you plenty of fascinating facts about the history and culture of each country. All the toys and games can be made or played with just a few simple materials easily found around the house. So get ready for tons of fun and excitement while you discover just how much you have in common with kids around the world!ARLETTE N. BRAMAN is a former teacher who has written articles for kids in such magazines as W.O.W., The Friend, and Pen & Ink. She is also the author of Wiley's Kids Around the World Create!, Kids Around the World Cook!, and Traditional Native American Arts and Activities.; Title: Kids Around the World Play!: The Best Fun and Games from Many Lands | [
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19,797 | 2 | "When I read Born Beautiful, I thought finally, a beauty book that addresses the unique needs of black teens. I highly recommend this book to all parents for their beautiful daughters."Terrie Williams, authorStay Strong: Simple Life Lessons for TeensBorn Beautiful is the best! Its detailed and easy to follow! It gives great examples and real-life scenarios! Whether you are a "natural-look-with-lip-gloss girl" or a "high-profile prima donna," this book is for you! If you want to know all about your skin type and how to care for it, which makeup colors are best for your skin tone and how to apply them, and how to wear and care for your hair, then youve got to read it! And wait until you check out the "Teen Tips" written by girls like you and the "Special Stuff" that will give you a winning edge! There is a great color chart to help you select your best cosmetic and fashion colors, and we put you to the test with Quizzes and "Dos and Donts."Born Beautiful will help you to understand and appreciate who you are a beautiful African American teen.Born Beautiful was written specifically for youthe African American teenager. Never before have your specific grooming needs been addressed. You are a unique individual. Fornays straightforwardness gives you up-to-date information about:Alfred Fornay is one of America's foremost authorities on skincare and makeup.; Title: Born Beautiful: The African American Teenager's Complete Beauty Guide | [
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19,798 | 2 | 300 quick, Simple Ways to Make Every Day a Happier Day!Spirit games make children feel brighter and more confident. Bytapping into childrens natural delight, spirit games restorethe sparkle to their eyes. By sharing the upbeat activities inSpirit Games, you can encourage your childs self-esteem andprovide a lasting foundation for happiness.Developed by Barbara Sher over the course of thirty years as aparent, teacher, and play-therapy specialist, this collection of300 wise and nurturing ideas fosters parent-child interaction andrequires no special preparation or equipment. Play these games withyour familyor any children you cherishto increase thelevel of joy in their lives.SPECIAL SECTIONS HIGHLIGHT:BARBARA SHER, an occupational therapist with an extensive background in child development, conducts workshops for parents, teachers, and children around the world. A mother herself, she is the author of Extraordinary Play with Ordinary Things, Popular Games for Positive Play, Smart Moves: Inclusive Games for Academic Gains, and Self-esteem Games: 300 Fun Activities That Make Children Feel Good about Themselves (Wiley).; Title: Spirit Games: 300 Fun Activities That Bring Children Comfort and Joy | [
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19,799 | 15 | "...it would make a good gift for most children..." (www. Family 2000, 4 September 2002)Dive headfirst into the science behind sportsand comeup a winner!If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then SportsScience is for you! From basketball to biking to snowboarding andmore, youll discover the science behind all your favoritesports. Dozens of fun-filled activities help you see for yourselfhow a batter can hit a 90-mile-an-hour pitch, why a "spiral" is thebest way to throw a football, how the surface of a ball affects itsbounce, and much, much more. All of the projects are safe and easyto do, and all you need is everyday stuff from around the house. Sotake the plunge and get ready for Sports Science fun!; Title: Sports Science: 40 Goal-Scoring, High-Flying, Medal-Winning Experiments for Kids | [
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