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Let's-Read-and-Find-Out: Seeds by Wind and Water by Helene J. Jordan ... $1.50 (1962, 33 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Explains how seeds travel through the air, over the ground, and on top of the water to form the trees and flowers all around us.")

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out: The Sun Our Nearest Star by Franklyn M. Branley ... $1.50 (1988, 32 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Describes the sun and how it provides the light and energy which allow plant and animal life to exist on the Earth.")

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out: How We Learned the Earth Is Round by Patricia Lauber ... $1.50 (1990, 32 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Explains various changes in humanity's beliefs about the shape of the earth, from the flat earth theories of the ancients to the round earth theories that were proven true by the voyages of Columbus and Magellan.")

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out: A Map is a Picture by Barbara Rinkoff ... $1.50 (1962. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "An introduction to map reading including key, scale, and different kinds of maps.")

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out: Earthquakes by Franklyn M. Branley ... $1.50 (1990, 32 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Read and find out about one of nature's most mysterious forces - the earthquake. Some earthquakes are so small that you don't even feel them, while others can make even big buildings shake! Learn why earthquakes happen, where they are most likely to occur, and what to do if one happens near you.")

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Stage 2: Flash, Crash, Rumble, and Roll by Franklyn M. Branley ... $1.50 1999, 32 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Explains how and why a thunderstorm occurs and gives safety steps to follow when lightning is flashing.")

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out: Eclipse, Darkness in Daytime by Franklyn M. Branley ... $1.50 (1988, 32 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Explains in simple terms what happens during a solar eclipse.")



The Magic School Bus - all softcovers, light wear, good condition:
At the Waterworks ... $1.00 ("When Ms. Frizzle, the strangest teacher in school, takes her class on a field trip to the waterworks, everyone ends up experiencing the water purification system from the inside.")
Going Batty, A Book About Bats ... $1.00 ("Driven batty by their lessons on nocturnal animals, the students in Ms. Frizzle's class participate in a nighttime adventure that is complicated by the bus's new wings and a rumor that Ms. Frizzle is a vampire.)
Gets Ants in Its Pants, A Book About Ants ... $1.00 ("Filming Keesha's pet ant for a science project fair, the students in Ms. Frizzle's class take a journey into the lives of ants during which they learn many fascinating facts about the ant community.")
In the Haunted Museum, A Book About Sound ... $1.00 ("Describes how sounds are made, what sound waves are, and how sound is transmitted. ... On the way to a concert at the Sound Museum, the Magic School Bus breaks down in front of a haunted house.")




Foul Facts Science - The Awful Truth! ... $3.00 (2001, 174 pages. A book from the UK/London. Overall good, colorful and entertaining. "What a stink! Meet Sir John with the exploding pants. Find out what happened to the underwear made from paper. Discover why Benjamin Franklin was flying a kite, made from two silk handkerchiefs, in a thunderstorm. Meet the scientist who found a dinosaur bone and thought it belonged to a giant human being. And try experimenting . . . Learn how to make rainbows, turn red roses into white ones, bend light rays, cause mothballs to dance, create moving pictures, make things magically disappear.")

Icky Squishy Science by Sandra Markle ... $1.50 (1996, 70 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Details numerous science experiments which can be done at home, explains the various scientific phenomena involved, and suggests further experiements." ... "A collection of completely disgusting science experiments demonstrates how learning can be fun - and extra messy - with such ideas as examining a snail's slime trail and blowing up a marshmallow in the microwave.")

The Sierra Club Book of Weatherwisdom by Vicki McVey ... $1.50 (1991, 104 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Discusses climates and seasons, wind and rain, warm and cold fronts, atmospheric pressure, and weather prediction. Features activities, games, and experiments.")

Make It Work! Weather by Andrew Haslam & Barbara Taylor ... $1.50 (1997, 48 pages. Ex-library, cover has wear to corners, pages are overall in good condition. "What is the earth's atmosphere and how does it change the weather? Why are there clouds in the sky and when do they make rain? How do hurricanes happen? Explore the world of meteorology by building weather instruments and making forecasts. Discover how the weather affects people and places every day. ... Clear instructions for experiments and model-making projects.")

Make It Work! Flight by Andrew Haslam and Jack Challoner ... $2.00 (1995, 48 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "How does a helicopter fly backward? How does a falling sycamore seed spin? What keeps and airplane up in the air? This book explores flight from the boomerang to the space shuttle. It investigates different ways of resisting gravity, different sources of power, and flying objects can be controlled." ... "Be a scientist and conduct your own experiments, discover science facts through imaginative activities, develop your scientific thinking by making science work.")

Wild About Weather - 50 Wet, Windy & Wonderful Activities by Ed Brotak ... $3.00 (2004, 228 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, very nice. Colorful and informative. "With its humorous approach, fascinating facts, great pictures, and cool projects, there's no better introduction to the often wacky world of weather than this. It covers all the ins and out of how weather works: atmosphere and air pressure; sunshine, rain, storms, and wind; and strange phenomena. Travel the globe to examine different climates and systems. Check out wild weather phenomena, including tornadoes and hurricanes. Keep a weather log, and make a real barometer, thermometer, and wind vane. Every chapter has a "Forecaster's Corner" that children can use to make their own accurate forecasts and a "Weather Challenge" sidebar. All this, and weather lore, quotes, and statistics will get (and keep) kids' attention.")

The Weather Dectectives - Fun-Filled Facts, Experiments, and Activities for Kids! by Mark Eubank ... $2.00 (2004, 80 pages. Ex-library, softcover, some wear but overall good. "Follow the adventures of Bryan Bronson and his friends Rudy and Olivia as they experience the wonders of the weather. Their journey takes them from a sandstorm on Mars through the earth's atmosphere to survive a hurricane, tornado, flash flood, avalanche, and more. Along the way they see things as strange as snowflakes the size of pizzas and talk to a man who survived a nine-mile fall from an airplane. As they read about these adventures, kids will learn basic facts about the weather and how it works, including information about atmosphere, pressure, sun, clouds, rain, wind, and snow. Experiments include learning about condensation and evaporation, making your own rain gauge, and much more. The book also includes dozens of interesting weather facts and safety tips.")

The Kids Winter Handbook by Jane Drake & Ann Love ... $2.00 (2001, 128 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Winter is a special time. As the snow begins to fall, it sets the stage for a whole array of wintry activities, like searching for special effects in the winter night sky. Or sewing up a pair of cozy fleece mitts. Or enjoying an outdoor picnic on a blanket of snow ... This book is packed with over 120 pages of unique ideas for celebrating winter. In fact, there are so many wonderful ways to enjoy this frosty season -- winter just isn't long enough! Kids can * learn to identify animal tracks * tell silly fireside stories * make marshmallow s'mores * build sparkling sun catchers * set up their own goofy winter Olympics.")

Show-Me-How Nature Works - Fun-to-do nature projects for younger children by Steve & Jane Parker ... $2.00 (1997, 41 pages. Dustjacket, some wear but overall good. Fun-to-do simple nature projects for young children. 16 stimulating projects to help children learn about the world around them. Clear step-by-step photography to illustrate every project. Uses simple materials and basic equipment that are easy to find around the home. For ages 3-7 - for older readers to use with the minimum supervision, and for younger children to enjoy with adult help.")

How Did We Find Out About Volcanoes by Isaac Asimov ... $1.50 (1981, 64 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good readiing copy. "Discusses the features of a volcano, the causes of eruptions, and the locations of active volcanoes on earth and elsewhere in our solar system.")


Bambi's Forest, A Year in the Life of the Forest by Joanne Ryder ... 50 cents (1994. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear to include some tape repairs - still a good reading copy. "Welcoming children to Bambi's forest home to watch it and its animals grow and adapt to the ever-changing seasons, watercolor illustrations display a year's worth of green grass, bright flowers, autumn leaves, and glistening snow.")

Eyewitness Books: Farm ... $2.00 (1996, 64 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. "Take a close-up look at the story of farming - the rhythm of the seasons, the rearing of livestock, and the work of plowing, sowing, and harvesting. The history of the farm from its earliest days, the important roles of animals and machines, and the future of farming are explored with vivid photographs and fascinating facts.")

Head to Tail: Teeth and Tusks by Theresa Greenaway ... $2.00 (1995, 40 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. ""Why do some animals have long tails? Why are birds' beaks different shapes? Why do some animals have large noses or big eyes? ... Fascinating animal features are explored in this exciting new series for the younger reader." Colorful. "Lifelike illustrations and lively easy-to-read text.")


The Life and Times of the Honeybee by Charles Micucci ... $2.00 (1995, 32 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "This witty and informative salute to the honeybee uses clear, lively text and detailed full-color illustrations to present a wide range of interesting, and sometimes amusing, facts about the life cycle, work, and history of one of the world's most useful insects.")

An Extraordinary Life, The Story of a Monarch Butterfly by Laurence Pringle ... $1.50 (1997, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Introduces the life cycle, feeding habits, migration, predators, and mating of the monarch butterfly through the observation of one particular monarch named Danaus.")

Exotic Invaders - Killer Bees, Fire Ants and Other Alien Species Are Infesting America! by Jeanne M. Lesinski ... $1.50 (1996, 49 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Describes five species that are not native to North America - the sea lamprey, fire ants, zebra mussels, European starlings, and African honeybees - and efforts to handle the problems their introduction has caused.")

The Story of Ants by Dorothy Shuttlesworth ... $2.00 (1964, 60 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "A description of an ant colony and material on the ant's anatomy and life cycle." ... "There are many excellent books on ants but none quite like this one.")

Eagles, Lions of the Sky by Emery & Durga Bernhard ... $2.00 (1994. Picture book format. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "A succinct yet surprisingly comprehensive portrayal of an interesting species. Beginning with eagles in art and symbol from Greek vases and a 1000-year-old Mexican carving to the US passport, the author defines characteristics of the four groups of eagles, outlines their habits and life cycle, and concludes with their place in the environment and need for protection.")



Science Project Ideas about the Sun by Robert Gardner ... $2.00 (1997, 96 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Uses experiments to illustrate the phases and patterns of the sun as well as the reasons for its importance as an energy source." ... "Have you ever used a sundial? Do you know how to tell direction by using the sun and your watch? Why does the length of daylight change with the seasons? The experiments in this book will help you study the world the way real scientists do. If you are looking for a science project topic, you will find lots of great ideas inside!")


Cool Chemistry Concoctions - 50 Formulas that Fizz, Foam, Splatter & Ooze by Joe Rhatigan and Veronika Alice Gunter ... $3.00 (2005. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "What could be more entertaining than grossing out parents with a homemade batch of disgusting, runny slime? These 50 irresistible experiments, explained in terms that children will appreciate, show how enjoyable science can be. All the activities appear on colorful, illustrated spreads with an engaging cast of kid characters who show how the science fun is done. Most of the experiments use ordinary household materials, and they provide some cool visual and tactile effects." Cave Chemistry, Giant Gems, Volcano, Bubble Acrobatics, Outta-Sight Ink, and much more.)

How To Make A Chemical Volcano and Other Mysterious Experiments by Alan Kramer ... $1.50 1989, 112 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Twenty-nine experiments using household chemicals and materials that demonstrate a physical or chemical principle while seeming like tricks.")

Janice VanCleave's 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre & Incredible Experiments ... $2.00 (1994, 118 pages. Ex-library, softcover, some wear but overall good. "How do honeybees find their way home? Why is Venus so hot? How can you measure the speed of the wind? What makes a sound loud or soft? Discover the awesome answers to these and other fascinating mysteries in biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy. Just try these 201 fun, safe, low-cost experiments at home or in the classroom. You'll look through a drop of water to find out how a magnifying lens works. Using a Styrofoam ball, a pencil, and a lamp, you'll learn why the Moon appears and disappears. With just a jar and some ice cubes, you can demonstrate how rain is formed. Each experiment includes an illustration and easy to follow step-by-step instructions.")

The Science Book of Color by Neil Ardley ... $1.50 (1991, 29 pages. Ex-library, overall good. A DK book. "By following the simple steps of each experiment, you can learn basic principles of science and apply them to the world around you." ... "Can you create a rainbow with a mirror, a pan of water, and a flashlight? Make invisible ink with lemon juice? Ue a flashlight to change a jar of milky water into a many-colored sunset? This excitinig book will show you how!")

At Home with Science - Color and Noise! - Let's Play with Toys - Experiments in the Play Room by Janice Lobb ... $2.00 (Kingfisher. 2001, 32 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Join Archie and the gang to find out what toys are made of, what makes a top spin, what's in my box of paints ... and many more. Discover the scientific explanations, learn some amazing facts, and on top of all that, there's a hilarious joke on every page!" ... "A fun first science book for ages 5 and up.")

Science Detectives - How Scientists Solved Six Real-Life Mysteries by the editors of YES Mag ... $2.00 (2006, 48 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Think science is a bunch of test tubes, microscopes and guys in lab coats? Think again! Science is bursting with far-out but true stories, fascinating puzzles and mind-boggling mysteries. Science Detectives follows fearless and dedicated science sleuths tracking down leads and solving cases all over the world -- in cities and in deserts, deep underground, high in the sky and even in your DNA. Science Detectives includes five fascinating projects to test your science-detection skills.")


Blood and Guts by Linda Allison ... $2.00 (1976, 127 pages. Some wear but overall good. " ... a nifty book designed to teach kids about the workings of the human body while having fun doing it. ... The book is organized very well, as the author devotes a chapter to each of the following topics: skin, bones, teeth, muscles, heart, lungs, cells, digestion, kidneys, eyes, ears, balance, brain and nervous system, and reproduction.")

The Nature Company Discoveries Library -- I really like this series of books. Large, colorful, packed with information. Each book stands alone just fine ...
The Nature Company: Under the Sea ... $2.00 (1996, 64 pages. Overall good. " ... series features attractively designed double-page spreads and one four-page foldout. ... Looks at life forms in different water environments, undersea exploration, humankind's use of resources from the sea, pollution, and conservation. Why is the sea blue? ... What kinds of creatures live at the bottom of the ocean? ... How do fish survive in the freezing temperatures of the polar seas? ... What is the oldest living marine animal? ... Atmospheric illustrations, strong photographs and lively text engage and encourage readers to discover for themselves the world around them.")

Mathematics Encyclopedia by Leslie Foster ... $2.00(1989, 141 pages. Checkerboard Press. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. Colorful with loads of information - two columns of text per page. Math puzzles, graphs, weights & measures, number systems, geometry, and more. ... "Presents mathematical concepts, focusing on number systems, geometry, weights and measures, shapes, signs, algebra, and patterns.")

Mathematics by Irving Adler ... $3.00 (1990, 45 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "An introduction to the science of numbers and space, discussing basic concepts, and including an introduction to computer programming, mathematical games, and activities." Also covers Rectangular Numbers, Prime Numbers, Square Numbers, Triangular Numbers, Square Root, -Perfect, Amicable, and Sociable Numbers- , Fibonacci Numbers, The Golden Ratio, and more.")

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