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"Looking for quick and easy nature projects for your makerspace? Look no further! From frozen suncatchers and mini mushroom patches to seed art and porcupine pinecones, these amazing 10-minute outdoor-inspired projects will have kids making in no time!"--
2) Metal
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Metal explores what metal is, where it comes from, how it's made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.
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Take a crash course in middle school science, and see how chemical reactions, energy, and engineering can be powerful tools in todays world. See why chemistry is a piece of cake. Live large with life science and learn what makes living thinks tick. You'll soon discover that science is the real deal for real life.
4) Plastic
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Plastic explores what plastic is, where it comes from, how it's made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.
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The calm of the night is shattered by an explosion and flames: a chemical factory is on fire, and a dangerous gas is drifting across town! This book looks at the topic of chemical reactions to explain the properties of chemicals and how they react, what has caused the explosion, and how the resulting fire and pollution can be tackled. It shows how the emergency services use their knowledge of science and technology to make the factory safe, and how...
6) Paper
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Paper explores what paper is, where it comes from, how it's made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.
9) Glass
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Glass explores what glass is, where it comes from, how it's made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.
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This book looks at electricity examining what they are, the different types of batteries, and how we use them. The book considers a range of examples that will be familiar to young readers, and explains the scientific concepts behind batteries and electricity in clear, simple language.
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How do we know that the Sun is at the center of our solar system? This scientific theory is know as heliocentrism. This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the theory of heliocentrism and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on the theory. It also examines how the theory of heliocentrism was arrived at, how it was tested, and what impact the theory has had on our understanding of science today.
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The stepsisters yell. The fairy godmother sings. The pineapple-turned-monster-truck burns rubber on its way to the ball. For Cinderella, this evening is an enchanted STEM adventure through the science of sound. For readers, it's a treat of a fractured fairy tale, complete with an ear diagram, a key-term glossary, critical thinking questions, and a sweet pair of glass high-top sneakers.
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A diamond is shiny. A brick wall is dull. Why are some objects shiny and others dull? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level text and engaging photographs help readers understand the differences between shiny and dull objects.
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