Frank Carlson Library

Presents experiments using marbles to demonstrate what happens when something which is moving hits something else.

"Provides step-by-step instructions for activities demonstrating physics concepts and scientific explanations of the concepts presented"--Provided by publisher.

The experiments in this book will help you get the lowdown on all the cool and fantastic phenomena that are right in front of you!

Book of experiments that has sections for astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology/geography, physics, and weather.

In a series of fun and involving hands-on physics experiments, kids learn how to create and operate first-, second-, and third-class levers, demonstrate apparent weightlessness, and determine an object's precise center of gravity and balancing point. They will also demonstrate how a rocket moves, how the length of a flute affects pitch, and how to create sound through vibration. Featuring color illustrations and safe, simple step-by-step instructions,...

Make a water rocket and engineer the perfect paper airplane. Play with mirror images. Use atmospheric pressure to push an egg into a bottle. Crush a mint to create a flash of light. This engaging guide offers a series of snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work with physics, from ancient history through today. Each lab tells the story of a scientist along with some background about the importance of their work, and a description of where it...