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Elements of Science

Elements of Science

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  • 100 Experiments in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
  • 2006 Parents' Choice Silver Award

Investigate the most important phenomena in biology, chemistry, and physics by conducting more than 100 fun experiments. A broad yet elaborate introduction to the physical and life sciences, this kit is intended to expose children to the full spectrum of science and show firsthand how these three core disciplines interrelate. Ages 10 and up. The full-color, 112-page book is organized into the following 15 chapters:1. Water: adhesion, cohesion, buoyancy, density, states of water, surface tension2. Air: Bernoulli's Principle, gases, pressure, wind, molecular theory3. Heat: temperature, evaporation, heat energy4. Sound: music, sound waves, vibration5. Forces: centrifugal force, energy, weight, gravity, inertia, pendulums, rockets6. Magnetism: magnetic fields, compasses, magnetic poles, radiation7. Electricity: electric motors, lightbulbs, simple circuits, static electricity8. Electromagnetism: electromagnets, the EM spectrum, waves, current indicators9. Light: camera obscura, light and shadow, light intensity10. Optics: microscopes, telescopes, lenses, prisms, reflection, refraction, optical illusions11. Plants and Animals: seeds, microscopic organisms, plant cycles, plants and light12. Colors: color theory, printing, spectrum13. The Human Body: brain, eyes, circulatory system, ears14. Chemistry: acids, bases, chromatography, filtration, reactions, tricks, safety15. Earth and Sun: globes, day and night, seasons, rotation, sundials, time zones

Brand: Thames & Kosmos
Brand Part Number: 631116
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