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The following are in very good condition unless otherwise noted. Price is per item, PM or e-mail me libertyacademy@myfairpoint.net Please cut & paste the items you are interested in & I will weigh & e-mail you back the shipping cost (I only charge actual shipping cost.). I accept paypal, money orders & checks (w/appropriate time held to clear). Insurance recommended, I pay for delivery confirmation.
Hope you can help me clean off my shelves of some books we enjoyed. Please check my other posts to consolidate purchases & save on shipping. Thanks for looking. Barbara
Science, Nature, Animals, Health & Nutrition and Math
.Let's Read & Find Out--various titles -- $2. Nice. How Do Apples Grow? Stage 2; Snow is Falling, Stage 1 Price is per book. First 2 are $1.75 w/other purchase. The Planets in Our Solar System, stage 2--$1.50 w/other purchase; Hardbacks--The Skeleton Inside You & Flash, Crash, Rumble, & Roll, $2.50--each, Also Where Are the Night Animals, Stage 1, paperback, cover has shelf wear, $1.00
Amazing Forces & Movement -- $3. New. Introduces children to the concepts of push & pull, friction, & gravity, & shows how our own muscles use force to push us along. Action-oriented photos show examples of a huge magnet that attracts or pulls iron, wind pushing a water wheel to make it turn, & a skydiver's parachute slowing down the pull of gravity toward the ground. orig. $7.95, $2.00 w/other purchase.
Learn About Science--Magic Science -- $4. Nice. Tricks, Think Box--Activities that teach. Topics include: Science Tricks, Properties of Water, Sticking Together, Surface Tension, Why are Bubbles Round? Unbreakable Bubbles, Let's Check out Colors, After Images, Complimentary Colors, More After Images, Moving After Images, Fun With A Color Wheel, Light & Color, Separating Colors, Chromatography, Optical Illusions, Math Tricks & More. $3.00 w/other purchase
My First Nature Book--set of three -- $4. New. Beautifully illustrated books with easy to understand look at Nature. Ants--Discusses the wood ant's life cycle, nest, feeding habits, enemies, and benefits to humanity. Toad--Discusses the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the toad. Wolf--Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of the wolf. You'll fall in love with these books! $3.50 w/other purchase
In My.... hardback set of three -- $4. Good. Beautifully illustrated books that allow for looking & talking about nature. In My Pond--Illustrations present a wordless panorama of the marshy wetlands where a variety of fish, birds, animals, & plants share a habitat. In My Garden--Presents a wordless panorama of assorted domestic animals sharing a garden environment w/a variety of small wild creatures. Also--In My Woods. former lib copies
Science Emergent Readers-set of 4 -- $4. Good. Beautiful photos & simple text make reading & learning about science fun! Titles: Where Do Insects Live?--describe the habitats of different insects. From Egg to Robin--Describes the life cycle of the robin. A Dolphin Is not a Fish--describe some of the differences between dolphins & fish. Coral Reef--explore life on a coral reef, emphasizing the beautiful colors & patterns found there. $3.50 w/other purchase
Busy Bees--Fun for Two's & Three's, Pre-K -- $5. Nice. Designed to help young children discover the world around them through their senses. Contains a variety of hands-on projects and movement games appropriate to the spring season for two and three-year-olds. Simple songs, rhymes, snacks, and movement activities, plus beginning art & science projects. Attention-getting activities that add a spark to spring time learning. orig. $14.95, $4.75 w/other purchase
A Bug C with Parent Guide from Light -- $3. Nice. Up the Mind of a Child Series. Delightful rhyming book with colorful & exciting pictures that catch children's interest while teaching the letters & the sounds of the alphabet. The book also allows the teacher to talk about 'creepy crawly' insects in a positive light, enabling children to see the many wonderful, beneficial things insects do. $2.50 w/other purchase
Magnets A World to Discover! Level II< Activities for Ages 8-12. Experiments explore—Exploring Magnets, What is a Magnet? What Will a magnet attract? Which Part of a magnet is strongest? How do poles differ? What makes magnets work? Can magnetic force work through different materials? Are all magnets permanent? How are magnets used & more. Includes vocabulary, questions & lots of learning that’s fun! $2.00, $1.75 w/other purchase.
Usborne Science Activities Science With Magnets. Is packed with exciting scientific activities designed to help young children explore the intriguing properties of magnetism. All the experiments & tricks are safe & easy to carry out, using ordinary household equiptment & simple magnets. Real examples show how magnetism is used in hikers’compasses, door catches, cranes & so on. Includes notes to give fuller scientific explanations for adults who wish to go further. $2.00, $1.75 w/other purchase.
Backyard Science Experiments -- $3. Nice. Get ready for some amazing discoveries & experimentation-- Habitats, evaporation, latitude, photosynthesis, hydroponics, germination & momentum are among the many scientific principles explained in simple details at the end of each experiment and repeated in special vocabulary boxes and sidebars. Wonderful way to learn & peak the curiosity of young scientist. $2.50 with other purchase
Make it Work! Hands-On Approach to Science. Winner of the American Institute of Physics Science Writing award. Totally fun books w/lots of learning! $2.00
**Electricity—introduces the fascinating world of electricity & magnetism—from the natural
Power of a streak of lightning through simple circuits & switches to the complex mechanics of
An electromagnetic crane.
**Earth—Do you know how maps are made? How do earthquakes & volcanoes happen? What
Causes different types of weather? This book investigates planet Earth—the shape of the
Land around us, the rocks & soils beneath our feet, & the sky & atmosphere above us.
Connecting Science & Literature, TCM -- $5. Nice. Primary. Connects specific literature with activities & learning of specific science concepts. Includes: Poetry, graphing, murals, experiments, estimating, writing, brainstorming, art, science & drama. Broken down by science discipline: Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science & Processing Skills. Excellent! $4.50 w/other purchase
Klutz How to Tell Time, A Step-by-step -- $4. Nice. guide for kids & their grown-ups. book only. ages 4 & up. Awesome way to help your child learn to tell time & fun too! orig. $12.95. $3.00 w/other purchase.
The Gummy Candy Counting Book -- $1. Nice. RL2. Rhyming text, colorful, fun & delicious way to learn number
Scholastic Atlas of Earth -- $4. Nice. Includes: Inside Earth--the soil, rocks, minerals & precious stones, metals & fossils fuels; Breathtaking landscapes--climate zones, erosion, water, mountains, caves & glaciers; Earth's fits of anger--tectonic plates, volcanic eruptions, volcanism, volcanic landscapes, earthquakes, landslides, drought & flooding; The environment--biosphere & ecosystems, deforestation & desertification & sources of pollution. $3.25 w/other purchase
DK Eye Wonder Volcano, hdbk -- $3. Nice. packed w/facts, accessible text & dramtic photos. Captivating!
Hurricane! -- $5. Nice. There's no time to waste in this thrilling depiction of nature' fury! Young readers will enjoy the suspense of preparing for a hurricane. They will also sigh w/relief once it's over. Vivid watercolors reveal the intensity of the storm while capturing, in their quieter moments, the essence of Cape Cod landscapes & seascapes. hdbk w/dj (dj has tape & slight shelf wear. $4.75 w/other purchase
DK Great Dinosaur Atlas, hdbk -- $7. Nice. Dramatic, oversized volume features the magnificent artwork of Kenneth Lilly, an internationally renowned natural history artist. The atlas contains more than 350 illustrations of dinosaurs from all over the world in superb close-up detail. Awesome book! $6.50 w/other purchase.
My First Science Book, hdbk -- $6. Nice. full of exciting experiments that young children can do w/every day materials around the home. New thing to try, from making colors disappear to creating a bottle volcano to building the perfect paper airplane. Clear step-by-step photos, easy-to follow instructions for simple & safe experiments, life-size photos of finished projects & clear explanations of why things happen. $5.50 w/other purchase
Janice VanCleave's Magnets -- $4. Nice. How does a compass work? What is a magnetic field? How can you make a magnet with electricity? 20 Simple & fun experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these & many other questions, plus dozens of additional suggestions to learn more. $3.50 w/other purchase
Starting w/Space Exploring Space -- $4. Nice. Ages 7 to 11, Kids Can Press. Discover how space probes, shuttles & space stations help us learn more about our galaxy. Find out how astronauts caught & repaired the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope. Read up on the latest discoveries about our solar system & beyond. You can even make your own balloon rocket & lean how to spot satellites as they cross the night sky. $3.00 w/other purchase
Usborne Young Puzzle Books Puzzle -- $3. Nice. Planet. Fun! $2.50 w/other purchase
Five-Minute Crimebusters, Clever -- $2. Nice. Mini-Mysteries. $1.50 w/other purchase
Make your Own--various titles -- $4. Nice. Complete, Easy-to-Assemble Model. Human Skeleton, Space Station & Off-Roader. Hours of fun! Comes w/illustrated sections providing fascinating facts & figures about the theme. Price is per title. $3.00 w/other purchase
Everything but the Kitchen Sink -- $3. Nice. Weird Stuff you didn't know about food. This book is sure to satisfy your appetite for wacky food facts, fascinating trivia, superstitions, records, traditions, inventions, & more. $2.50 w/other purchase
Snap Shot Treasure Hunt Board books -- $4. Nice. Set of 2. Titles: Things to Eat & Out & About. Playful riddles draw children into pages that burst w/colorful objects & lead them on an exciting treasure hunt. Search for the dinosaur on each double-page spread for extra fun! Include: Breakfast time, let's have a picnic, Mealtime, Sizzling fun, It's Part time, On the Beach, At School, Going Shopping, In the Garage & In the Garden. Hours of fun & learning. $3.75 w/other purchase.
DK Marvel Heroes Math Made Easy, Gr. 2 -- $6. Nice. includes Progress Chart w/Stickers. Builds math confidence includes parental notes & answers. Provides practice on all the major topics w/emphasis on addition & subtraction of larger numbers, review of 1st grade topics & previews 3rd grade + time tables practice. Filled w\exercises that feature problems & practice questions. Math has never been as exciting as it is w\Superman, Spider-Man, Batman, & Wolverine! $5.25 w/other pur
1-100 Activity Book -- $3. Nice. Readiness Activities, Order & Comparison, Place Value Activities, Number Patterns, Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication & Hundred Board Worksheets. Fun & Lots of learning! $2.00 w/other purchase
Usborne Big Book of Playtime Activities. This lively activity book is crammed with tons of ideas for things to make & do. Drawing, painting & sticking activities are made easy, w/simple step-by-step picture instructions that are easy for children to follow. There are also fun number activities which will help children to develop skills in counting, adding, taking away & sharing. Orig. $17.95, $7.00, $6.25 w/other purchase.
Activities Plus, Teacher's Resource, Gr. K -- $4. Good. Plus. Jam-packed w/cross-curricular, activities & reproducibles for Science, Language Arts, Math & Social Studies, Milliken Pub. Co. Fun & lots to learn! Shelf wear to cover & small tear on back cover. $3.00 w/other purchase.
Everyday Mathematics, Student text, Gr. 4 -- $3. Good. hdbk, wear to corners. Using real life math
A Collection of Math Lessons, from -- $5. Good. grades 1-3. Teaches mathematics from a problem solving perspective. Most lessons implement the use of manipulative materials to help children think about & reflect on mathematical ideas. Lessons in this book provide experiences with sorting, number, graphing, geometry, measurement, logical reasoning, probability, & functions. $4.25 w/other purchase
Math Wizardry for Kids -- $4. Nice. over 200 Puzzles to solve, Play Games, designs & projects! Surprise yourself w/your wizardry. Use math as you: make a wheel to write secret messages in code, create your own rhythms & rhymes, discover the formula for gold, plan a math party where you eat numbers and hunt for hidden treasure, design creative circles & surprise shapes & more. $3.25 w/other purchase.
Rod and Staff Speed Drills, Gr. 3 -- $1. Nice. Make it easy to keep track
Discovering Math Numbers, David L. Stienecker. grade 3-5--These introductory math books use games to show how to apply the concepts covered in each volume. Readers are encouraged to solve many different kinds of problems while playing simple board games or deciphering well-known puzzles. There is no detailed description of how to add or subtract. All the answers are in the back of the books, along with simple explanations of how to figure them out. The bright cartoon illustrations, the large print, and ample white space add to the titles' appeal. Good additions to math shelves for those who like to have a little fun with their numbers. Hdbk, former library copy, title pg has a small rectangle cut out of the lower part of page, vg cond. Slight wear to cover. $1.00
Top Secret, A Handbook of Codes, -- $3. Good. Ciphers, & Secret Writing. Age 9 & up, $2.50 w/other purchase
Tall-Tale Math, Data & Measurement -- $5. Nice. Grades 5-8. Highly creative story problems spark curiosity & help students appreciate math as a powerful tool for solving real-life questions. In Part 4 of the series, Data and Measurement, students will explore the fundamental principles of algebra, including equations, variables, algebraic expressions, and probabilities. orig. $14.95, $4.00 w/other purchase.
Mastering Decimals Reproducible/ -- $2. Nice. Workbook, Middle/Upper Grades, $1.50 w/other purchase. Several pages are detached from workbook for ease in copying, pages are unused. McDonald, Well done!
Everything You Need to Know about Math -- $4. Nice. Homework A Desk Reference for Students & Parents, 4th-6th need to know how to find the lowest common denominator or two or more fractions? Round to the nearest ten or tenth? Change a base 10 numeral into base 2? Measure an angle? Make a line or bar graph & interpret it? Find a number when you know a percent? Divide 37 into 46,925? And much more, invaluable resource! $3.50 w/other purchase
Science for Kids 39 easy Geology -- $4. Good. Experiments. Learn how to determine the properties of soil, rocks & minerals by testing their hardness & the effects of water & acid on their makeup. Other projects demonstrate how to collect & identify rocks & minerals and how past events can be determined by examining fossils & rock formations found today. $3.25 w/other purchase
Science for Kids 39 easy Engineering -- $4. Good. Experiments. Understand how gravity, leverage, water pressure, friction, wind & other factors that came be used to improve living standards. Students will discover how to make a wind tunnel, measure water pressure, make a water level, build an arch, make an airfoil, reduce air pressure, make a pulley & much more. $3.25 w/other purchase
Science Fun w/Mud & Dirt -- $2. Good. It's okay to get dirty while you're trying the experiments in this science funbook: Because while you're getting dirty, you'll be learning all about different types of soil, where they come from, insects & animals that live underground, & much more. If you're a junior baker, you will appreciate the author's recipes for the stickiest mud pies...or you can try your hand at building houses out of mud. sm crease on cover
Oh Yuck! The Encyclopedia of -- $7. Good. Everything Nasty. All the best stuff about some of the worst stuff on earth. Featuring: the vile, the unsavory, the noxious, the repulsive & the icky. It's everything you ever wanted to know about the yucky side of life. Creases on cover. orig. $14.95 $5.75 w/other purchase.
Rub-a Dub-Dub Science in the Tub -- $3. Good. for kids 2-5. Now kids can learn science while they play in the tub: 33 fun experiments. slight shelf wear to cover. $2.50 w/other purchase
Splish! Splosh! Why do we wash, At -- $3. Nice. Home with Science, Experiments in the Bathroom, Kingfisher. Fun first science book. Answers questions like--What makes waves? Why do I have to brush my teeth? What is hard water? 12 step-by-step experiments to do at home--no special equipment needed! Including a quiz, a glossary & an index. $2.25 w/other purchase
Nutrition, Integrated Activities for -- $2. Nice. Whole Language & Thematic Teaching, Grades 2-3. Includes: Literature, Math & Science, Social Studies, Music & Creative Dramatics, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Speaking, Reading & Writing & P.E. & Health. Awesome Study
Keeping Healthy, Step-by-step Science -- $3. Nice. Series. The Body, Hygiene, Fitness Inside & Out,
The Story of Electricity, w/20 easy-to -- $2. Nice. Perform Experments, Dover, Well Done! $1.75 w/other purchase
First Discovery Night Creatures -- $2. New. Full-color, highlighted illustrations are accompanied by brief, simple text full of fun facts. Four transparent, acetate pages in this title reveal the mysterious world of night creatures. Offers young readers an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand introduction to the topic. Full-color, highlighted illustrations are accompanied by brief, simple text full of fun facts. $1.25 w/other purchase
Focus on Insects, A closer look at the -- $4. Nice. world of Insects through Art, Science, History, Geography, Math Literature & the Natural World w/interesting observations, fascinating facts & practical projects that are fun & east to do. hdbk. Shooting Star Press. $3.25 w/other purchase
The Best Book of Bugs, Kingfisher -- $2. New. Here's a bug's-eye view of the world of insects & all manner of creepy crawlies that scuttle, march, swim, & fly. Realistic artwork details all types of bugs, full-page scenes take you right into a bug's world. Step-by-step illustrations highlight an amazing variety of species & habitats. Discover all the fun & informative facts about these weird & wonderful creatures.
An Extraordinary Life--The Story of a -- $3. Nice. Monarch Butterfly. Follows a young butterfly's life cycle from her birth as a caterpillar in a Massachusetts hayfield through her metamorphosis into a butterfly, culminating in her flight south and return migration in spring. American Library Assoc. Notable Book, Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children. $2.00 w/other purchase
I am a big snake -- $3. Nice. Wonderful introduction to the wonders of nature for young children who are curious about the habits of different animals. Presents highly detailed, naturalistic animal illustrations & simple storylines that preschoolers can easily comprehend on every large page. The pages are sturdy cardboard, designed to withstand rough treatment from small hands. $2.50 w/other purchase
Now I Know Nature Readers--set of 5 -- $5. Nice. Great photos, easy to read, learn more about your world. Scholastic, Titles: Baby Animals, Horses, Birds, Fish & Seeds. Awesome books that will become real favorites & you will learn so much too. ; ) $4.00 w/other purchase
A First Discovery Book--various titles -- $3. Nice. Children turn pages that have pictures & transparencies that let them see inside to understand how thing work or what buildings were like. Your child will be fascinated by these books that are simple but impart so much information. Orig. $11.95 each, $2.00 w/other purchase. Price is per title. Titles:
**Snakes
**Penguins
**Construction or
** Airplanes & Flying Machines
**The Human Body, pbk $1.50 w/other purchase
Horse Dictionary, An A to Z or horses -- $3. Nice. Scholastic. Introduces young readers to the world of horses. Presented in alphabetical order, each horse is illustrated in full color. Find out about the different features of a horse's body & what they tell you about the horse & its strengths. With more than 100 horses, from the Appaloosa to the Zemaituka. Fact boxes & key information, size comparison pictures & distribution maps. Awesome! $2.75 w/other purchase
A Guide to Field Identification Birds of North America. $2.50, $1.50 w/other purchase.
Outdoor Living Skills Field Guide -- $6. New. Skills used while hiking, camping & simply cooking outdoors. Designed to accompany the instructor into the field, these guides are complete with diagrams, samples, activities, & requirements for students to complete before going to the next level of skill and knowledge. Levels 1-5, spiral bound, easy to carry in your pack too! $5.00 w/other purchase.
Bugs to Bunnies: Hands-on Animal Science Activities for Young Children. This complete resource features hundreds of hands-on activities to teach young children the science of animals - All About Animals; Insects; Spiders; Amphibians; Reptiles; Fish; Birds; and Mammals. Shelf wear to cover. $4.00, $3.75 w/other purchase.
Set of 3 First Concepts hdbk books. Titles: Numbers, Shapes & Opposites. Lift the flap & discover sparkling suprises! Provide the basic building blocks that every child needs. Colorful photography brings everyday objects to life in this imaginative & interactive new early learning series. $5.00, $4.00 w/other purchase.
Wild, Wild World, A Question & Answer Book. Curious Young readers can find the answers to these their questions & answers in a DK style of presentation. Awesome! $3.00 each or $2.00 w/other purchase.
***Whales & other Sea Mammals
***Snakes & Other Reptiles
***Sharks & Other Dangerous Fish
***Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Reptiles
Scholastic Question & Answer Series. Read straight through & become an expert. Find answers fast, quiz your friends. 100’s of facts to collect, plus dramatic illustrations that depict in specular information on nature. $2.00, $1.75 w/other purchase.
**Do Whales Have Belly Buttons? Q & A about Whales & Dolphins
**What Makes an Ocean Wave? Q & A about Oceans & Ocean Life
Endangered Planet-Kingfisher Knowledge -- $4.00. New. DK Style presentation, includes extra web sites, book lists, & places to explore. Hdbk, $3.00 w/other purchase
Animal Homes & Societies, Planet Earth, Billy Goodman. Beautiful & informative, a fascinating guide to the behavior of animals around us & to the nature & function of societies throughout the natural world. Hdbk w/dust jacket, in like new cond. Orig. $17.95, $3.25
Usborne First Pets gerbils w/internet -- $2. Nice. Links. Great learning! $1.25 w/other purchase
Exploring the World of Animals, Penny Raife Durant. This book will show you fun ways to learn about our fellow members of the Animal Kingdom. Be a zoologist & try these activities. Each book in the Try This! Series introduces children to a field of science through easy-to-do activities. $3.00, $2.50 w/other purchase.
Grass & Grasshoppers, An outdoor Science Book. Please walk on the grass!Grass can also make its own food, creep along the ground & provide a wonderful home for creatures that hop, fly & crawl. Just bring your pail, shovel & this activity-filled book to any grassy park or yard, & you’ll have a ready-made laboratory to explore this amazing wonder plant & the wildlife it shelters. $2.00
Easy Science Experiments, Diane Molleson & Sarah Savage. Scholastic. Includes experiments with Mixtures, Food, Nature, Balloons & Weather. $1.25.
Simple Kitchen Experiments--Learning -- $2. Nice. Science w/Everyday Foods. Grade 4-6, younger w/adult help. Neat little book, which turns the kitchen into a chem lab w/food as the focus....Provides a list of what's needed, simple instructions, & direct, unpretentious commentary on what's happened and why....It's science that's tasty and fun. Children...will enjoy carrying out these simple experiments & of course, eating the results...a resource for hands-on investigations
Hop-A-Lot The Healthy Habits Rabbit, Reproducible Coloring Book. Dianne Warren. Explaining total basic nutrition filled with great facts, tips on healthy eating habits, oral hygiene, hair, skin & nail health, exercise, sleep, bathing, hair care, need for fiber & much more. Fun approach to great heath education. $5.00, $4.00 w/other purchase.
Animals in their Habitats, Forest Animals. Great Photos, easy to understand explanations, highlighted vocabulary words to learn. Learn where the animals make their homes, how they hide & more. $1.25
The Polar Bear Master of the Ice -- $2. Nice. Reader's Digest Animal Close-ups. Wonderful photos easy to understand text helps younger children explore the Polar Bear including environment, how they are suited & handle the cold, hunting, swimming champion, young (including dens), family life, water games, on the tundra (including other animals that share their environment), cubs grow up, polar bears & people, other bears, further reading & web sites. Hdbk $1.50 w/other pur
New Animal Discoveries -- $5. Nice. hdbk w/dj filled w/beautiful & rare photos of newly-discovered animals. Interesting book that takes a new look at animals of the world. by Ronald Orenstein. $4.00 w/other purchase
Hands-on Science Brains-on Math, Teaching Strategies Series Science & Math, Evan-Moore, Primary/Intermediate. Thematic Unit Study—Water. Many activities w/Math & Science emphasis, also include writing, economic, art, & literature. Orig. $12.95, $2.25
Your Amazing Senses, hdbk -- $4. Good. 36 Games, Puzzles & Tricks that show how your senses work Have you ever wondered just how fast your reflexes are? Do you know that taste & smell are linked? How do you know if you're color-blind? The answers to these, & many other fascinating questions, are right here! Through challenging interactive games, puzzles & quizzes, you can discover for yourself how amazing your senses really are! $3.00 w/other purchase
Manatee Winter, Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Smithsonian Oceanic Collections. Beautifully illustrated hdbk w/dj tells the story of a mother & her calf as they travel along the Florida coast. Book in vg cond, dj has tear on front cover & slight shelf wear., orig $15.95, $3.25
Copper, From the Earth. Peter Murray. Hdbk w/photos that tell the story of Copper, from alloys, mining, & copper today. Hands on ‘How to make a copper nail’. $1.00
Flight, Kingfisher -- $4. Nice. In association w/ the Royal Aeronautical Society. Pioneers, Airpower, Record Breakers & Future. Get ready for takeoff! In Flight you can discover which aircraft is the world's fastest, find out how an airliner is built & much, much more. Marvel at the achievements of the early pioneers, be thrilled by spectacular air displays, & fly into the future with amazing space planes. $3.00 w/other purchase
Investigations in Science--Flight -- $5. Nice. grade 4-8. Each unit opener includes illustrated key concepts followed by activities & experiments to make learning of these concepts hands-on & meaningful. Students practice the scientific method & processes as they work through the sections: 1) Principles of Flight 2) Lighter Than Air Flight 3) Heavier Than Air Flight 4) Controlled Flight. $4.25 w/other purchase.
Radio Boy, Sharon Phillips Denslow. Brought to life by Alec Gillman’s superb period paintings, this fictionalized account of inventor Nathan B. Stubblefield’s childhood invites young readers to investigate the history of science & technology, to envision what may not be impossible…& to look at something as everyday as a bird in the sky, & wonder. Ages 5-8, orig. $15.00 hdbk w/dj, dj has small rip at edge. $4.00
Girls Think of Everything Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women, Catherine Thimmesh. Fasinating stories of women and the inventions they created. Includes timeline. $3.00, $2.50 w/other purchase.
Inventors & Inventions, Grades 4-8 -- $4. Nice. A rich theme unit packed w/activities to help students explore the history of inventors and inventions and develop scientific problem-solving skills. Includes cross-curricular projects, background information, reproducibles and a colorful poster game! $3.25 w/other purchase.
Archaelogy Detectives -- $5. Nice. Links archaeological techniques w/the incredible stories of how pioneers decoded ancient voices & discovered lost worlds & describes the thrilling process of analysis, fustrations, breakthroughts & luck. Decipher fascinating ancient documents, Explore Altamira, Troy, Machu Picchu & many other sites, Read about the curse of the pharaohs, Dive down to discover underwater sites & much more. $4.25 w/other purchase
Houghton Mifflin Yagua Days--Paperback Plus -- $3. Nice. Theme: Weather Watch. Story, chart & maps, water cycle diagram from Nature Detective: Weather, Puerto Rican Photo Album--Island of Enchantment and Experiment w/Weather. How much rain is there where you live (done w/everyday materials). Nicely done! $2.25 w/other purchase.
Klutz--Explorabook, A Kids' Science -- $4. Good. Museum in a book, book only. Parent's Choice Award. Activities in: Magnetism, Light Wave Craziness, Illusions, Hair Dryer Science, Biology, and Ouchless Physics. $3.00 w/other purchase
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