Experiments & Projects

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La electricidad (Electricity)

From the Series Libros de energía para madrugadores (Early Bird Energy)

¿De dónde viene la electricidad? ¿Cómo hace que funcione una computadora o que una bombilla ilumine? La electricidad es una forma de energía que puede usarse de muchas maneras. Este libro… Read More →

  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 537
  • Copyright: 2008

Let's Make a Volcano

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Early Level 4

What do you know about a volcano? When a mountain erupts, it explodes! Hot melted rock, called lava, comes out of its top and flows down the side of the mountain! People need to keep away… Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • ATOS: 1.9
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2008
Cover: Levers
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Levers

From the Series Early Bird Physics

Do you know what a lever is? How can a lever help you? Through simple experiments and clear explanations, understand how this simple machine functions and how it can make the work that you do easier. Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.3
  • Dewey: 621.8'11
  • Copyright: 2002
6 titles

Lightning Bolt Books ™ — Plant Experiments — Audisee®—On Level Set

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Plant Experiments

Young scientists will conduct simple experiments to answer key questions about plants. Each book provides step-by-step instructions; captioned photos help students follow along. Students… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2015
  • Audisee®—On Level
  • List Price: $319.92
  • Your Price: $239.94
  • 6 titles
2 titles

Little Engineers — Hardcover Set

From the Series Little Engineers

Encourage problem solving and innovation with the Little Engineers series! Preschoolers will love tackling the fun, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects as they learn about STEAM topics… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2019
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $53.30
  • Your Price: $39.97
  • 2 titles

Magnetism Investigations

From the Series Key Questions in Physical Science (Alternator Books ® )

You've probably played with magnets or seen them on a refrigerator door. But did you know that magnets are used in everything from laptops to electric guitars? Why and how do these magnets… Read More →

  • Lexile: 910
  • Dewey: 538
  • Copyright: 2018

Make a Nature Sculpture

From the Series Get Outside!

Nature-lovers can craft a garden mobile, a bark owl, and other 3D art using natural materials found outside! Step-by-step instructions and full-color photos guide readers along the way. Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • Dewey: 745.5
  • Copyright: 2020

Make Forest Faces and Mud Monsters

From the Series Get Outside!

Nature-lovers can craft all sorts of wild art using natural materials found outside, including pine cones, bark, grass, leaves, and more! Detailed photos and simple instructions guide readers Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • Dewey: 745.5
  • Copyright: 2020

Making a Salad: Wedge vs. Inclined Plane

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Simple Machines to the Rescue

Is it easier to move heavy box with an inclined plane or wheels and axles? Readers will see how a group of kids compares two simple machines and decides which one does a better job at… Read More →

  • Lexile: 430
  • ATOS: 1.8
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2016

Motion Madness

From the Series Optical Illusions

This title in the series will demonstrate how your eyes see and interpret light and motion, sometimes in the strangest ways! Watch static images come to life, learn about saccades and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 970
  • Dewey: 152.14
  • Copyright: 2019

Movin' and Shakin' Projects: Balloon Rockets, Dancing Pepper, and More

From the Series Unplug with Science Buddies ®

Technology has improved our use of movement to do work. This includes robots, drones, and remote-control toys. But the basic principles behind movement require no batteries or cords! From… Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • Dewey: 531/.6078
  • Copyright: 2020

My River: Cleaning up the LaHave River

Stella Bowles was in sixth grade when she became an environmental activist to campaign against sewage draining into the LaHave River. In this book, she tells the inspirational story of how… Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • Dewey: 363.739'4092
  • Copyright: 2019
4 titles

Optical Illusions — Hardcover Set

From the Series Optical Illusions

The brain is an amazing thing, but it doesn't always get things right when it comes to sight. This series is here to explain why, with astounding images, baffling puzzles, and simple reveals… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2019
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $106.60
  • Your Price: $79.95
  • 4 titles

Playing a Game: Inclined Plane vs. Lever

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Simple Machines to the Rescue

These kids are playing a game, trying to move a person with a simple machine. Which will work better—an inclined plane or a lever? Readers will see them compare the simple machines to decide. Read More →

  • Lexile: 390
  • ATOS: 1.4
  • Dewey: 621.8'11
  • Copyright: 2016
Spring 2025

Psychology for Kids: The Science of the Mind and Behavior

This exciting new book introduces kids to the science of psychology, with chapters on the brain, personality, intelligence, emotions, social relationships, and more. Accompanied by colorful… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2021
Cover: Pulleys
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Pulleys

From the Series Early Bird Physics

How does a pulley work? What is it? Colorful diagrams and fun-to-do experiments help you explore the many ways this simple machine can help make work easier and faster. Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.6
  • Dewey: 621.8'11
  • Copyright: 2002

RACE IT!: 5 Creative STEM Projects for Budding Engineers—Speed Edition

From the Series Build It!

Gets hands-on with 5 creative STEAM projects! Exploring the science behind each project this book encourages children to think outside-the-box and create a stomp rocket, a teddy bear zip… Read More →

  • Lexile: 930
  • Copyright: 2019

Raising a Bag of Toys: Pulley vs. Inclined Plane

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Simple Machines to the Rescue

Is it easier to lift a bag full of toys with an inclined plane or a pulley? Readers will see how a group of kids compares two simple machines and decides which one does a better job at… Read More →

  • Lexile: 320
  • ATOS: 1.3
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2016
128 titles

Red Rocket ™ Readers Decodable Explorers: Phonics Fiction A and Nonfiction A — Paperback Set

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Decodable Explorers

Red Rocket ™ Readers Decodable Explorers offer a structured literacy approach at the emergent level. Readers will grow in confidence as they progress from the first book to the last,… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025
  • Paperback
  • List Price: $960.00
  • Your Price: $960.00
  • 128 titles
Fall 2024 64 titles

Red Rocket ™ Readers Decodable Explorers: Phonics Nonfiction A Classroom Library — Paperback Set

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Decodable Explorers

Red Rocket ™ Readers Decodable Explorers offer a structured literacy approach at the emergent level. Readers will grow in confidence as they progress from the first book to the last,… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025
  • Paperback
  • List Price: $480.00
  • Your Price: $480.00
  • 64 titles
48 titles

Red Rocket ™ Readers Early Level 4 Green Bookroom — Paperback Set

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Early Level 4

Early Level 4 text focuses on more challenging vocabulary, print conventions, phonological patterns, and phonic knowledge in context. Mastering control of the strategies at this level will… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2015
  • Paperback
  • List Price: $2,160.00
  • Your Price: $2,160.00
  • 48 titles
48 titles

Red Rocket ™ Readers Early Level 4 Green Classroom Library — Paperback Set

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Early Level 4

Early Level 4 text focuses on more challenging vocabulary, print conventions, phonological patterns, and phonic knowledge in context. Mastering control of the strategies at this level will… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2015
  • Paperback
  • List Price: $360.00
  • Your Price: $360.00
  • 48 titles

Rocks: Let's Investigate

From the Series Science Essentials

All around us Earth's rock cycle is in action. Wind and rain turn rocks to sand; dead leaves mix with rock particles to make soil; over millions of years, layers of sand and soil turn to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • Dewey: 552
  • Copyright: 2021
Cover: Screws
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Screws

From the Series Early Bird Physics

We've all seen screws, but how do they work? Why is it easier to screw something into something than to simply push it in? With basic hands-on experiments and clear descriptions, this simple… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 621.8'8
  • Copyright: 2002