Science in Seconds for Kids

JEAN POTTER has taught children of all ages and served as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education for the United States. She is an award-winning author of books and educational materials for young children, including Nature in a Nutshell for Kids, also available from Wiley.

Partial table of contents: AIR. Dry Paper. Air Rocket. Air Push. Book Lift. Dusty Air. Gusty Going. ANIMALS. Cat's Paws. Egg Shape. Snail Age. Fresh Oysters. Insect Buzz. COLORS. Water Rainbow. New Mix. Balloon Stretch. Hot Colors. Chromatography. ENERGY. Hot Ice. Sun Burst. Windmill. Raisin Raising. GRAVITY. Balancing Act. Personal Gravity. Pendulum Plus. Pencil Fall. THE HUMAN BODY. Pulse Watch. Eye Light. Old Shoes. LIGHT. Tiny Mirror. Light Beams. Stick Mirror. Changing Shadows. MACHINES. Lever Lift. Easy Move. Sand Clock. Roll Can. MAGNETISM. Making Moves. Filing Forces. Wrong Readings. Magnet Chain. MAGNIFICATION. Comb Rays. Word Flip. Eyeglass Lenses. Telescope Image. WATER. Circle Thread. Window Fog. Making Money. WEATHER. Wind Sail. Wind Chill. Dew Point. Cricket Thermometer. Glossary. Further Reading. Experiment Index.