Frank Carlson Library

Provides instructions for making or using windmills, pinwheels, kites, and other devices that need air to set them in motion.

Introduces the concepts of electricity through a variety of projects, experiments, games, and toys.

Explores the wheel through projects involving rollers, carts, wagons, and other devices using wheels to function.

Describes how forensic investigators analyze bloodstains and DNA to help solve crimes.

Describes the use of handwriting analysis in solving crimes.

Raised to believe that she could do anything, astronomer Jillian Greer dreamed of going into space. When she and her research partner Kera Sullivan invented a specialized telescope, it looked as though these two dogged scientists would fulfill the dream they shared. But ten years later, while Kera trains in a space simulator, Jillian is married with children, packing lunches and helping her kids with homework. With her field's archaic "all or nothing"...

Young scientists will explore fundamental chemical principles and learn about what happens when an acid and a base mix and which solids are good conductors of electricity. Many fun experiments are great ideas students can use for science fair projects.

How does antibacterial soap affect bacteria? What diet meets your energy requirements? How can you measure blood pressure, metabolic rate, and calories? Young scientists learn about the scientific method while experimenting with hygiene and health. Many experiments in this book include ideas readers can use for science fair projects.

What is friction? What is the coriolis force? Young scientists will explore the physics of forces and motion with the great experiments in this book. Full-color illustrations highlight key points to make science a snap. Many experiments are followed by ideas for science fair projects. Help students ace their next physics project or test.

Math and physics often go hand-in-hand. Math and measurements have even played a big role in scientific discovery since ancient times. Use math and measurement as the tools to successfully complete physical science experiments such as figuring out how big a raindrop is, discovering the first units of measure, and more. Many experiments include ideas students can use for their science fair.