• Hauser, Jill Frankel
  Super Science Concoctions: 50 Mysterious Mixtures for Fabulous Fun
  Williamson Publishing , 1997
  + 500.2 Hau
  Over 75 safe, inexpensive science experiments with mixtures that illustrate changes in form and chemical composition.
• Broekel, Ray
  Experiments with Straws and Paper
  Children's Press, 1990
  + 507.8 Bro
  Illustrates some basic principles of science based on experiments and tricks using straws, paper, drinking glasses and coins.
• Kenda, Margaret
  Science Wizardry for Kids
  Hauppauge, 1992
  + 507.8 Ken
  Includes over two hundred projects that enable young scientists to make secret formulas, blow bubbles of all sizes and colors, grow smart plants, make predictions and more.
• Hirschfeld, Robert,
  Kids' Science Book: Creative Experiences for Hands on Fun
  Garet Stevens, 1997
  + 507.8 Hir
  Suggest experiments involving such aspects of nature as light, trees and water.
• Ladzinsky, Eric
  More Magical Science: Magic Tricks for Young Scientists
  Contemporary, 2000
  + 507.8 Lad
  This book will teach you some great tricks that seem to defy reason, until you read on to find out how and why they work.
• Penrose, Gordon
  Magic Mud and other Great Experiments
  Greey de Pencier Book, 1987
  + 507.8 Pen
  A collection of science experiments demonstrating basic scientific principles.
• Orii, Eiji
  Simple Science Experiments with Ping Pong
  Gareth Stevens, 1987
  + 533.6 Ori
  Will teach the beginning scientist the value of the scientific method by using ping pong balls with common items like paper, apples, funnels and soda bottles, helping children unravel some of the mysteries of air.
• Wyler, Rose
  Science Fun with Drums, Bells, and Whistles
  Julian A. Messner, 1987
  + 534 Wyl
  Instructions for a variety of simple experiments involving sound.
• Fowler, Allan
  Mirror, Mirror
  Children's Press, 1994
  + 535.3 Fow
  Very simple text and photos talk about early mirrors and reflections.
• Dewey, Ariane
  Naming Colors
  Harper Collins, 1995
  + 535.6 Dew
  Describes how various colors come to have their specific names in English.
• Gardner, Robert
  Really Hot Science Projects with Temperature
  Enslow, 2003
  + 536 Gar
  There are many ways to experiment with temperature in the world around, many done with simple materials that will offer new ways of thinking about temperature.
• Taylor, Barbara
  Fun with Simple Science: Shadows and Reflections
  Warwick Press, 1990
  + 536.2 Tay
  Suggest activities that demonstrate the properties of light and reflection, including mirror writing, bouncing light, how to make a periscope, kaleidoscope shadows in space, and curved mirrors.
• Zubrowksi, Bernie
  Blinkers and Buzzers: Building and Experimenting with Electricity and Magnetism
  William Morrow and Co, 1991
  + 537.078 Zub
  Presents experiments and projects designed to reveal various aspects of electricity and magnetism.
• Zubrowski, Bernie
  Bubbles
  Little Brown and Co., 1979
  + 541.3 Zub
  A guide to having fun with soap bubble which includes techniques for blowing giant bubbles, bubble sculptures and unusually shaped bubbles.
• Edom, Helen
  Science with Magnets
  Usborne, 1990
  + 538.2 Edo
  Experiments and games help children discover what magnets can do.
• Coile, C. Caroline
  How Smart is Your Dog
  Sterling, 2004
  + 636.7 Coi
  Discusses how a dog's body works, how it perceives the world, how it communicates and responds, and dog's health concerns. Included are many related activities and experiments.

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