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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
Question and Answer Encyclopedia -- $5. Good. Over 1000 questions & answers to things you want to know. Contents: The Universe, Lands & People, History, Science, Animals, Plants, Planet Earth, Human Body, Quiz questions & answers. Vast amount of information in this book, made engrossing & accessible by the Q & Q format & lavish use of realistic illustrations. Hours of fascination that will encourage learning & exploration. orig. $15.00, hdbk w/dj $4.00 w/other purchase
You Asked? Over 300 Great Questions & -- $3. Nice. Astounding Answers. Divided into chapters about the ins & outs of the human body, the science & technology of everyday life, the mysteries of space, & the plants & animals of the natural world. Perfect for every kind who wonders about things like: Why do clocks run clockwise, Why does laughing make you feel good or Why do jumping beans jump and many others. $2.00 w/other purchase.
DK Question & Answer Quiz Book. Providing an opportunity to test their knowledge on a wide range of topics—People & Places, Nature, History, Science--an entertaining quiz book is ideal for challenging children to learn at home, school, or while traveling.hdbk, orig. $16.95, $4.00, $3.50 w/other purchase.
A Child’s First Library of Learning—Amazing Facts. Answers such questions as "Why are there seven days in a week?" and "Where did chewing gum come from?" Wonderful diagrams and illustrations, easy to understand and amazing learning one fun question at a time. Hdbk. $3.00, $2.00 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. $3.00 w/other purchase.
The Random House Library of Knowledge, Grs. K-5 -- $5. Nice. First Encyclopedia of Science, hdbk. Here is the ideal intro to science for elementary-school children--an illustrated, easy-to-read science encyclopedia packed w/facts. Atoms & molecules, black holes & quasars, fossils, food chain, viruses & volcanoes-- more than 400 entries, all explained in clear, simple language & accompanied by drawings, diagrams & illustrations. orig. $19.00, $4.00 w/other purchase
Kingfisher first reference--set of 3 -- $8. Nice. first dictionary, thesaurus & encyclopedia of animals. Dictionary-1500 carefully selected words, clear definitions, fun wordplay activities, simple spelling tips w/over 1000 photos & illustrations. Thesaurus-idea 1st word finder for young readers, fun ill. make meanings clear, topic features expand vocab. Ency of animals-clear, bite- sized info, intro to habitats, life cycles & behavior. Great set for your homeschool! $7.00 w/other pur
More Everyday Circle Times -- $5. Nice. Title is deceiving, it is more a curriculum for late pre-school or kindergarten. Includes: books on topic, games, activities, finger plays & songs, snacks, crafts, field trip ideas & more. Broken into the follow topics: Self Concept (my body, clothing, 5 senses, safety, my feelings, family) Basic Concepts (Colors, Alphabet, Numbers, Shapes), Animals, Foods, Science, Occupations & Recreation. Well done, fun & learning too! $4.00 w/other
Snips & Snails & Walnut Whales -- $5. Nice. Page after page of ideas to turn items into adventures. Keep it close & use it often. Children love it. this book just never gets old or boring... a great way to spend time with the kids & make many memories. Hours of fun to do alone or with the family! $4.00 w/other purchase.
Wonderplay, Too! games, crafts & -- $5. Nice. creative activities for 3 to 6 year olds. Cooking, science, music & dance. The ideas are imaginative & are things that kids actually enjoy doing. Most of the supplies for the activities are things I already had in the house. The suggestions scattered throughout the book incredibly helpful. The book is also charming, attractive & well organized & there's plenty to choose from. Best is having a lot of fun spending time together! $4.00 w/other
Crayons, Crafts & Concepts, Learning -- $4. Nice. Concepts Through Art. Ages 3-6. Contents: recipes for paint & doughs, teacher tips, All About Me; Seasons; Colors, Shapes, Math, Language Development, Science, Children’s Literature, Opposites, Feelings & Celebrations. Well Done! $3.00 w/other purchase.
Squish, Sort, Paint & Build , Pre-K -- $6. New. Make learning fun & exciting with over 200 activities to keep young children actively involved in developmentally appropriate ways. Activities are included for art, blocks, construction, dramatic play, library, manipulatives, motor, music, pouring, science and woodworking. This is also great for keeping young ones busy while older siblings are with Mom & they are learning too. Awesome! $5.00 w/other purchase.
The Educated Child, A Parent's Guide -- $3. Nice. from Preschool through Eighth grade, hdbk w/dj, orig. $30. 00 Chapters include: Fostering a Love of Learning, Getting Ready for School, Character Education in the Early Years, Day Care & Preschool, English, History & Geography, Art & Music, Math, Science, Helping Your Chilld Succeed in School, Special Needs & Special Gifts, School Problems, Along with Academics, Temptations & Troubles,& More. $2.00 w/other purchase
The Everything Kids’ Science Experiment Book. All you need to do is gather a few household items & you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested science experiments. Shows you how to expand your scientific horizons--from biology to chemistry to physics to outer space. You'll discover answers to questions like: Is it possible to blow up a balloon without actually blowing into it? What is inside coins? Can a magnet ever be "turned off"? Do toilets always flush in the same direction? Can a swimming pool be cleaned with just the breath of one person? Vg condition. Orig. $8.95, $4.00, $3.00 w/other purchase.
Science Projects & Activities. Hdbk w/easy spine to read from book as you do the experiments. This book is filled with hands-on science experiences, bringing together the facts and the personal discovery of many branches of science including—Animal Kingdom, Plant Kingdom, Life in Other Kingdoms, Chemistry Connection, Moving Experiences, Energizing Experiences, Beyond Earth, On Earth, Weather, Keeping a Livable Earth. Excellent! Slight shelf wear to cover. $5.00, $4.00 w/other purchase.
How to Do Science Experiments with Children…Predict, Experiment, Record Results, Grades 1-3. Science concepts covered in the 70 experiments found in How to Do Science Experiments with children include:
Properties of liquids (surface tension, density etc.)
Properties of gases (volume, weight, pressure etc.)
Chemical changes
Physical changes
Sound
Static Electricity
Forces (gravity, adhesion/cohesion, inertia/momentum etc.)
There are Reproducible Scientific Method sheets and Student Predictors help students observe experiments, hypothesize, record results, and draw conclusions, applying basic science methodology to the principles at work.
Awesome way to teach your child scientific method while learning science. Orig. $24.95, slight shelf wear to cover. $6.00, $5.00 w/other purchase.
175 More Science Experiments to amuse and amaze your friends. Experiments**Tricks**& Things to Make. With full-color photos. Kids who loved 175 Science Experiments will love the sequel! Topics include sound, electricity, magnets, chemistry, and weather.orig. $12.00. $4.00, $3.00 w/other purchase.
A Child’s First Library of Learning—Science Starter. Questions and answers provide information about what a mirage is, why milk turns sour, how a lunar eclipse occurs, and other scientific phenomena. Includes charts, diagrams, and an activities section. Hdbk. Shelf wear to cover & several corners. $3.00, $2.00 w/other purchase
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Learn About Science--Magic Science -- $3. 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. $2.50 w/other purchase
Science Club Liquid Magic. This series of practical books invites you to join in the adventure of science, & to explore the world around you by doing your own exciting scientific experiments. Find out all about liquids w/this book as your guide. You’ll have fun making your own discoveries, & often you’ll end up w/something to keep or eat—a candle boat, a crystal sculpture, a creamy yogurt—a working example of science which you make yourself. $3.00, $2.00 w/other purchase.
365 Simple Science Experiments w/everyday materials. One of the best ways to learn the fundamentals of science is through hands-on experimentation with familiar, every-day objects. Through the hundreds of activities kids gather an understanding of important scientific principals while at the same time enjoying making things fizzle, bounce, and ooze using basic objects and ingredients they can find around the house. Through these engaging experiments kids learn about gravity, electricity, magnification, magnetism, oxidation, and more. Hdbk. $5.00, $4.00 w/other purchase
Usborne Science Activities-Science w/ -- $2. Nice. Magnets, for young children. $1.75 w/other purchase
Kingfisher Hands-on Science -- $5. Nice. Science takes a hands-on approach in this giant book of projects & experiments. Covers--electricity & magnets, forces & motion, sound & light & matter & materials. Over 150 simple, easy-to-do experiments explore the various scientific principles behind natural phenomena such as gravity, friction, centrifugal force & the underlying laws of physics that help machines work. This could be a full year curriculum or great for a co-op. $4.50 w/other
Barron's Science Wizardry for kids -- $4. Good. These 200 safe, fun, easy-to-perform experiments teach kids basic concepts of physics & chemistry. Intriguing, with clear instructions that neatly tie the expected results in with the scientific principles they demonstrate. Several experiments within one chapter often relate to one another, expanding the ideas of the initial activity. The text is informal and chatty, but does not oversimplify. crease on front cover. $3.00 w/other purchase.
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