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$2 CLEARANCE - SCIENCE
Usborne Pocket Science “What’s Under The Ground?” (Susan Mayes) $2 PB VGC Internet-linked 7+ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whats-Underground-Usborne-Pocket-Science/dp/0746043287/ref=pd_sim_b_img_8
Scholastic “Oxygen Keeps You Alive” (Franklyn M. Branley) $2 PB VGC A beginning scientist’s guide to the importance of oxygen in maintaining plant and animal life. Detailed ink drawings make an engaging book for young children. 6-9 YO http://www.librarything.com/work/573132
The Book Of Slime (Ellen Jackson) $2 HBDJ EC (Ex lib) Slime is slippery. Slime is squirmy. Slime is anything that is oily, greasy, goopy, and gross. Many adults won't care to know more, but primary graders will probably find this an enticing introduction. Further along, they will learn about the many ways animals use slime and about sliminess in humans (saliva and mucus). Also included are slimy jokes, a recipe for making both inedible and edible slime, and a short story about a boy who turns into slime himself. The fun tone and content are echoed in Ellis' illustrations, which have just the right level of disgustingness to satisfy kids without nauseating adults. This is a good selection to convince new readers that reading is entertaining and informative. 6-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/Book-Slime-Ellen-Jackson/dp/0761300422
Science - Just Add Salt (Sandra Markle) $2 PB VGC There is more to salt than flavouring a bowl of popcorn. This book for the young scientist contains experiments to try and lots of fun facts about salt. Provides instruction for fifteen scientific experiments using salt. 7-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/Science-Just-Add-Salt-Sandra-Markle/dp/0590465376
Fun with Electronics: Build 10 Amazing Electronic Projects (Conn McQuinn) $2 PB EC A step-by-step, fully illustrated guide to making a battery-run electronic workbench, a cord and battery-free radio, a burglar alarm, a strength-detector and more. 9+
I Didn’t Know That You Can Jump Higher On The Moon (Kate Petty) $2 HB FC+ (Minor cover wear and slight water damage to top edge of rear half of pages) An astronaut floating through the black void of space leaps off the cover of this book to draw in young readers. Each double-page spread of text is surrounded by a colourful border and a set of facts. Differing typefaces with the phrase "I didn't know that," printed in a wavy line, give visual punch to the pages. Uses a number of techniques to attract readers: true-and-false questions, search-and-find boxes, and insets. Even with all these techniques in play, the pages do not appear cluttered. Includes an oxygen experiment along with information on space exploration, rocket stages, and life in space. Fun and facts in a colourful format that's sure to attract young readers. 6-9 YO http://www.amazon.com/Jump-Higher-Moon-Didnt-Know/dp/0749653612
Now You Can Read About….Space Travel (Stephen Attmore) $2 PB VGC Early reader with large type, Great information and lovely, colourful pictures. A factual book designed to stimulate first readers and encourage full participation through observation, memory and imagination. 6-9 YO http://www.readingwell.com/Now_You_Can_Read/Scan4329,%20March%2021,%202007.jpg
Now You Can Read About….Spacecraft (Stephen Attmore) $2 PB VGC Early reader with large type, but great information and lovely, colourful pictures. A factual book designed to stimulate first readers and encourage full participation through observation, memory and imagination. 6-9 YO http://www.readingwell.com/Now_You_Can_Read/Scan4327,%20March%2021,%202007.jpg
Facts At Your Fingertips “Atmosphere” (David Marshall) $2 HB EC This bright and colourful book is packed with useful facts and figures and offers a feast of fascinating information about the atmosphere. It answers questions like: How high is the atmosphere? What’s it made of? Where did it come from? It explains phenomena such as wind and rain, thunder and lightning. It also takes a look at the animal and plant life that depend on the atmosphere and discusses the ways in which people enjoy, exploit and despoil this vital feature of our planet. The information, enlivened with interesting "snippets", is arranged in colour-coded sections, each with an introductory overview. 8-11 YO
How My Body Works “The Living Cell” (Albert Barille) $2 HB EC Great books for younger children giving a lively introduction to the human body and its systems through colourful artwork and cartoon characters. Text well formatted and simple in structure. 6-10 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Body-Works-Collection-Illustrated/dp/B0010X7HR0/ref=sr_1_36?ie=UTF8&qid=1287714591&sr=8-36 (Same format cover)
Can You Believe It? “The Natural World” (Jenny Vaughan) $2 HB GC (Ex lib) Does a cow really have four stomachs? The answer to this and other conundrums are found in this book. It contains facts from the world of nature. Great illustrations and photos broken up into readable boxes of information. 7-10 YO
Reader’s Digest Record Breakers “The Living World” (David Lambert) $2 HB EC Which animal has the largest brain? Which mammal dives deeper beneath the oceans than any other? Which animal lives the longest? Find out the answers to this and hundreds more record breaking animals in this fascinating, colourful book. Designed for the younger reader, this series features details of the largest, the tiniest, the first, and so on, giving facts, descriptions and of the smallest, slowest, fastest and biggest animals the world has known. Great illustrations and layout. 9+
Usborne Starting Point Science “How Do Animals Talk?” (Susan Mayes) $2 PB VGC Each book in this series provides an introduction to an aspect of the natural or scientific world, here animal communication, with lots of information to help answer children's questions about the world around them. They contain safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations. Great pictures and format. 6-10 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Animals-Talk-Usborne-Pocket-Science/dp/0746047401 (Different cover)
Looking At The Environment (David Suzuki) $2 PB VGC Explains the term environment in ways that even science-shy children will find irresistible because of the numerous variety of amusing and easy activities, experiments, whimsical illustrations and ``amazing fact'' segments that make reading this such an enjoyable learning experience. http://www.amazon.ca/Looking-at-Environment-David-Suzuki/dp/0471547492 (Cover different)
Environmental Songs (Gavin Byrt) $2 PB EC A song book containing 18 songs, words and music by Gavin Byrt. Includes activities to enhance the appreciation of the environment. Any age.
Do-It-Yourself Science “All About Magnifying Glasses” (Melvin Berger) $2 PB EC What is a magnifying glass and how does it work? Have fun examining your fingerprints and clothes. Children learn best by doing. This series of books encourages children to learn about their physical world. With simple experiments, these books are specially created for young budding scientists. Lovely illustrations. 5-9 YO http://www.amazon.com/About-Magnifying-Glasses-Yourself-Science/dp/0590455109
Hotshot Paper Planes (Stephen Weiss) $2 PB GC (Several sheets of paper used, but instructions for 6 planes and paper for 3 remaining) Everyone loves a paper plane! They are quick to make, fun, graceful, and magical, and they appeal to people of all ages. This book presents some of the most exciting colored paper planes to make along with detailed instructions. 7+ http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Planes-Jackson-Stephen-Weiss/dp/1577554027
Paper Pilot (Chris Oxlade) $2 PB FC This pack boasts a striking, realistic model on the front cover, to be made uniquely with the die-cut pieces supplied within the pack. Full diagram instructions are given in the illustrated text, together with plans, patterns and how-to-make details for an entire fleet of aircraft, from gliders to the Boeing Jumbo. 7+ http://www.jacketflap.com/bookdetail.asp?bookid=1855973383
Advanced Paper Aircraft Construction: More Easy-To-Make Flyable Models (Campbell Morris) $2 PB VGC Make an Air Hopper, Stunt Flyer, Elasto-kinetic Jet Sling Shooter, Stingray Glider, Winded Keel Glider, Starfighter, Stunt Glider, Runaway Skimmer, Dart Attack, Dive Bomber, Heliglider and Space Shuttle. With aerodynamics, origami and imagination you can create exciting new models that will fly, glide, spin and dive and definitely dazzle those around you. 7-12 YO http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Paper-Aircraft-Construction-follow/dp/0207145024
(Last update October, 2011)
