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Title: Science Fair Projects Investigating Earthworms
Author: Barrow, Lloyd H
Publisher: Enslow Publishers (2000)
Price: $19.95
ISBN: 0766012913
Call Number: J592.64 B279S
104 pp pgs.
Notes: Presents experiments, suitable for science fairs, that explore the structure, function, movement, preferences, and reactions of earthworms. Grades 3 and up.

 
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Title: 365 Super Science Experiments With Everyday Materials
Author: Breckenridge, Judy
Publisher: Sterling Pub. Co. (2001)
Price: $12.95
ISBN: 080697561X
Call Number: J507.8 T413S
320 pp pgs.
Notes: How does heat change a solid into liquid? What makes an echo? Why do we cry when we peel an onion? Can water flow upwards? This book is aimed at 8-12 year olds and it gives explanations of basic concepts.

 
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Title: Science Play! : Beginning Discoveries for 2- to 6-Year-Olds
Author: Hauser, Jill Frankel
Publisher: Williamson Pub. Co (1998)
Price: $12.95
ISBN: 1885593201
Call Number: J507.8 H295S
135 pp pgs.
Notes: Contains sixty-five activities that introduce readers to scientific exploration, including such subjects as weather, soil science, plants, color, and light. For PreK and up.

 
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Title: The Science Explorer : Family Experiments From the World's Favorite Hands-On Science Museum
Author: Murphy, Pat
Publisher: Henry Holt (1996)
Price: $12.95
ISBN: 0805045368
Call Number: J507.8 M956S
127 pp pgs.
Notes: From the "Exploratorium science-at-home book" series. Plenty of experiments to share with your family! Grades 3 and up.

 
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Title: Crime-Solving Science Projects
Author: Rainis, Kenneth G
Publisher: Enslow (2000)
Price: $20.95
ISBN: 0766012891
Call Number: 363.2507 R135C
128 pp pgs.
Notes: Part of the "Science fair success series." For fans of CSI, Cold Case, Law and Order, etc. Grades 4 and up.

 
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Title: Science With Batteries
Author: Shipton, Paul
Publisher: EDC Publishing (1992)
Price: $4.95
ISBN: 0746014236
Call Number: J537 SH64S
23 pgs.
Notes: Packed with scientific activities designed to help young children explore the properties of batteries and electricity. Grades 2 and up.

 
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Title: Science Fair Success in the Hardware Store
Author: Tocci, Salvatore
Publisher: Enslow Publishers (2000)
Price: $19.95
ISBN: 0766012875
Call Number: J507.8 T561S
128 pp. pgs.
Notes: Presents experiments and related projects showing the science behind items found in a hardware store, covering such topics as atomic structure, electricity, chemical bonds, magnetism, and water analysis. Grades 4 and up.

 
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Title: Detective Science
Author: Wiese, Jim
Publisher: John Wiley (1996)
Price: $12.95
ISBN: 0471119806
Call Number: J363.25 W637D
118 pp pgs.
Notes: Shows how detectives and forensic experts use science to do their jobs and presents experiments which explore the world of forensic science and criminal investigation. For Grades 4 and up.