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Math & the Cosmos by Wildridge Education

Math & the Cosmos is an interdisciplinary program in which students study astronomy and its connections to mathematics,
physics, history and mythology.

It combines a challenging textbook with interactive, multimedia exercises. As students study each section in the textbook, the multimedia exercises help them understand and apply the information being learned.

Product Features

Recommended for ages 12-18 (grades 7-12)

The CD-ROM operates on a PC or Macintosh. System requirements: Windows 98 or higher/Macintosh OS 9.x-10.x

Math & the Cosmos Single User, Complete Set
Includes 1 CD-Rom, 1 Textbook, 1 Student Guide, and 1 Teacher Guide. (The supplemental material is also on the CD-Rom).
#206A ~~$69.95~~ $62.99

Math & the Cosmos Textbook
100-page text with vocabulary, problems, projects, discussion questions and supplementary literature readings used in conjunction with the computer programs. Spiral Bound.
#0265 $14.95

Math & the Cosmos Student Guide
Assignments, vocabulary, study questions and challenging problems used in conjunction with the text and computer programs. Spiral Bound.
#0176 $9.95

Math & the Cosmos Teacher's Guide
Objectives, tips, answers to discussion and study questions used in conjunction with the text and computer programs.
Spiral Bound.
#0281 $9.95

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Human Anatomy Coloring Book (Dover) by Margaret Matt & Joe Ziemian. Includes careful, scientifically accurate line renderings of the body's organs and major systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, reproductive, etc. There are numerous views, cross-sections, diagrams. Suggestions are given for how to color the drawings.

This book provides an inexpensive introduction to anatomy. Paper, 48 pages. 43 plates.

Table of Contents

#1386 $3.95

Archimedes and the Door of Science by Jeanne Bendick. Our children have always been fascinated by Greek mythology and history, so they are quite curious about all aspects of that time period. This book offered them an interesting look into the life of Archimedes, as well as plenty of examples and illustrations of the scientist's experiments and theories.

Even though the reading level is for an older child, the one most interested in this book was our daughter (she was 7 when I read it to her). As she put it, she was "wild about Archimedes," and she enjoyed trying out some of the experiments herself. At just the right time, Jim Weiss' Galileo and the Stargazers came out, and her interest was expanded when she was able to listen to stories about other famous scientists.

Ages 8-12. Paper, 142.

#7124 $13.95

The Cartoon Guide to Physics provides a unique approach to a subject usually considered accessible only to eggheads. It is crammed with clear, concise, amusing illustrations. Mechanics, electricity and magnetism are the major subjects covered, subdivided into areas such as motion, projectiles, orbits, force, energy, charge, electric fields, currents, magnetic fields, relativity, inductors and quantum electromagnetics.

Definitions are reduced to clear, simple sentences, but the book has plenty of equations, which do require some thought. As palatable as the author makes the subject, it is still physics, folks! Some of the formulas require time and concentration to absorb. The same cartoon characters appear throughout the book and provide wry comments. Thumbnail sketches of physicists dot the book with brief descriptions of their theories, providing perspective and an idea of how major theories developed and built over the centuries. A.Y.
#1009 ~~$17.95~~ $14.99

These Larry Gonick books are also available:

Cartoon Guide to Chemistry #6770 ~~$16.95~~ $10.99 Sale price!

Cartoon Guide to Genetics #0991X $~~16.95~~ $13.55

Cartoon Guide to Statistics #1029 $~~17.95~~ $14.99

Everyday Science Sourcebook by Lawrence F. Lowery - Includes more than 1,000 activities using simple materials, organized for easy access.

Experiments cover six broad categories: inorganic matter, organic matter, energy, inference models, technology, and instructional apparatus. Extensive background and teaching notes.

#2608 ~~$27.50~~ $19.99 Out of print. One copy available.

Everything You Need to Know About Science Homework: A Desk Reference for Students and Parents by Anne Zeman and Kate Kelly - With the help of many visuals, children will find facts about animals, plants, biology, astronomy and more.

Need to know the difference between a plant cell and an animal cell? What makes a reptile a reptile? How to label the parts of a flower? What radioactivity is? What causes ocean tides? Whether aluminum is a compound? Which planet takes the longest to circle the sun? What causes smog?

The authors of compiled this science reference guide with easy-to-understand answers to learners most frequently asked questions.

Paper, 144 pages. Full-color illustrations. 10.9"x9"x.3".

#3574 $8.95 Out of print. One copy available.

Explorabook There are more than 50 activities contained in this book, plus the tools to do nearly all of them. Tons of experiments are featured, and nearly all of them can be done right on the spot, using the magnifying lens, magnet, agar and other bound-in apparatus. (The magnet is handy to have around the house long after the book has been used).

This is a terrific science resource and is like having a "kids' science museum in a book." Written by John Cassidy & The Exploratorium.

For ages 8 and up. Coated cardstock, spiral-bound.

#7145 ~~$21.95~~ $16.99

Exploring the World of Chemistry: From Ancient Metals to High-Speed Computers by John Hudson Tiner - This book presents an exciting and intriguing tour through the realm of chemistry as each chapter unfolds with facts and stories about the discoveries and discoverers. With a flair for telling biographical sketches of famous scientists, Tiner also provides students with a solid foundation for understanding the crucial purposes of chemistry. Each chapter ends with study questions and the answers, in the back of the book, can easily be removed. A good supplement to the study of chemistry.

Contains Biblical references and Scripture.

Paper, 160 pages. Over 150 black and one photos and illustrations. 8.5"x11".

#2957 ~~$13.99~~ $12.99

One copy available.

Five Kingdoms: An Illustrated Guide to the Phyla of Life on Earth, 3rd edition by Lynn Margulis and Karlene V. Schwartz, Foreword by Stephen Jay Gould - An extraordinary, all-inclusive catalogue of the world's living diversity, this work defines and describes the major divisions, or phyla, of nature's five great kingdoms - bacteria, protoctists, animals, fungi, and plants - using a modern classification scheme that is consistent with both the fossil record and molecular data. Generously illustrated and remarkably easy to follow, it not only allows readers to sample the full range of life forms inhabiting our planet but to familiarize themselves with the taxonomic theories by which all organisms' origins and distinctive characteristics are traced and classified.

Photographs, some by Karlene Schwartz, drawings and brief essays describe representative members of each phylum. It should be of interest to students of biology, botany, zoology and other life sciences as well as professionals.

Paper, 542 pages. 9.25"x8.1"x1".

#0279 ~~$29.95~~ $26.99

Flying Fun Kid Kit: with Popout Planes (Usborne) - Inside you will find four different historic POP Out Model Planes. Each plane comes with a brief history and clear directions for assembly.

Kit includes Usborne Story of Flying book (paper) and four POP Out Model Planes to assemble: Fighting Falcon, P-40E Warhawk, Spad 13 and Heinkel.

One available.

#8762 ~~$11.99~~ $10.99

Galen and the Gateway to Medicine by Jeanne Bendick (author, Archimedes and the Door to Science) - A physician born in 129A.D. at the height of the Roman Empire, Galen's perceptive patient diagnoses, studies of physiology and botanical wisdom were documented in many books and influenced medicine through the Renaissance. In this interesting biography, the author "brings Galen's Roman world to life with clarity, humor, and outstanding content."

Ages 9-up. Rome, A.D. 129.

Paper, 150 pages.

#7752 $13.99

Galileo's Daughter by Dava Sobel. Sobel is a talented historian, translator, and science writer. Her book is a wonderful way to learn about Galileo's life and about basic physics through his arguments about motion, the tides and the planets; further, we read later how mathematics came to be applied to science. Most important, the book brings Galileo's daughter, the nun Suor Maria Celeste, alive. Her letters about her cloistered life, her feelings and thoughts, and her relationship with her father, make you feel a genuine depth of faith and love.

In addition, you learn fascinating things about how and why the Church fought Galileo's ideas about the planets, how people lived during the Plague, the early history of science, Galileo's invention of the military and geometric compass, and all sorts of other details that make this much more than a history book.

While the book is beautifully illustrated throughout, it is most appropriate for experienced readers.

Paper, 420 pages. (We also carry the author's book, Longitude).

#0553 ~~$15.00~~ $10.99

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Galileo for Kids: His Life and Ideas by Richard Panchyk, Buzz Aldrin (Foreword) - Galileo, one of history's best-known scientists, is introduced in this illuminating activity book. Children will learn how Galileo's revolutionary discoveries and sometimes controversial theories changed his world and laid the groundwork for modern astronomy and physics. This book will inspire kids to be stargazers and future astronauts or scientists as they discover Galileo's life and work.

Activities allow children to try some of his theories on their own, with experiments that include playing with gravity and motion, making a pendulum, observing the moon, and painting with light and shadow.

Along with the scientific aspects of Galileo's life, his passion for music and art are discussed and exemplified by period engravings, maps, and prints.

A time line, glossary, and listings of major science museums, planetariums, and websites for further exploration complement this activity book.

Paper, 184 pages. Ages 9+.

#5667 ~~$16.95~~ $15.25

Galileo's Journal: 1609-1610 by Jeanne K. Pettenati, illustrated by Paolo Rui - On his summer vacation, Galileo Galilei hears about the newly invented telescope and decides to build one of his own. Turning his new "spyglass" to the night sky, he sees things that no one has ever seen before. He discovers that the Milky Way is made of stars, and that the moon has mountains. He also notices a strange formation of "stars" that will eventually turn people's understanding of the world upside down. Fictional journal accounts capture the famous Italian scientist's curiosity and wonder as he makes some of the most amazing discoveries in history.

Ages 8-11.

Paper, 32 pages. 8.5"x11".

#8803 $6.95

Along Came Galileo by Jeanne Bendick This is a marvelous book that will appeal to the whole family. It combines historical information about Galileo, as well as descriptions of his theories and inventions. The author presents all this in a very clear and understandable way and accompanies her text with her own delightful illustrations. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to an adult, as well as any child, who is interested in learning about Galileo.

Even though the reading level is for an older child, younger children would enjoy having it read to them.

Ages 8-12. Paper, 95 pages.

#3013X $9.95

Glues, Brews, and Goos by Diana F. Marks - With hundreds of recipes and formulas for activities that range from creating invisible ink and growing crystal gardens to working with papier-mache and baking sourdough bread, this is a great resource. It offers hundreds of practical, easy recipes.

Activities include candle-making, making new paper from old, bubble solutions, making various kinds of paint, slippery slime, edible clay, drying flowers, making natural dyes, four different salt map mixtures, homemade cheese, and many more.

Paper, 200 pages. 10.75"x8.5"x.6".

#3624X $30.00

If My Mom Were a Platypus: Animal Babies and Their Mothers by Dia L. Michaels, illustrated by Andrew Barthelmes. Mother and babies. Babies and mothers. The animal kingdom offers a special fascination for children because so many of the cozy rituals they share at home are echoed in nature. In this beguiling approach to biology, youngsters can learn how animals eat, sleep and learn from birth to maturity.

Fourteen different species including the Least Shrew, the Mexican Free-Tailed Bat and the Hooded Seal are presented in detailed illustrations and a scrupulously researched text. It ends with the human baby. Breastfeeding moms (especially those who practice extended nursing) will enjoy the fact that only breast milk is shown as the baby's first food, and the author - from the perspective of the human baby - says, "By the time I was a few years old, I lost interest in nursing...."

The writing is intended for ages 8-12, but younger children would enjoy this very much as a read-aloud.

Paper, 64 pages. Lots of colorful illustrations. 7"x10".

#5190 ~~$9.95~~ $8.99

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Lyrical Life Science Volume 3 -The Human Body (Book/CD set) by Dorry Eldon, performed by Bobby Horton. Study one of the most interesting mammals of all and learn through song. You'll go through all the body systems and understand the interrelationship between them.

Lyrical Life Science is a singing science text for understanding the concepts of life science using traditional, patriotic and camp tunes of long ago. Their method uses music and lyrics to teach scientific concepts and information that will stay with the learner long after the lesson is over. Success comes by providing a rigorous structure of information in a humorous way that involves everyone in the fun.

Songs:

Introduction to the Human Body      The Excretory System
The Skeletal System                      The Circulatory System
The Muscular System                     The Immune and Lymph Systems
The Nervous System                      The Respiratory System
The Sensory System                      The Endocrine System
The Reproductive System               "Ologies" (the study of)
The Digestive System

The kit includes an audio CD, text and workbook. The lyrics are full of foundational scientific information that has been summarized and condensed. The text describes, amplifies and explains the lyrics, sort of like reconstituting what was condensed into song. You also will find lots of line drawings (about 200 per text), and sheet music, including guitar chords, so you can conduct your own science sing-a-longs at home or even around the campfire. Each song has 3 worksheets (a few have two). The first page is a fill-in-the-blank lyric sheet. The second page contains true/false, matching, and short answer questions. The third has essays with one digging deeper question. And don't worry, all answers are in the key at the back of the book.

Includes audio CD, text, and workbook. Ages 12+.

#LLS3 $29.50

One copy available.

Managing Successful Science Fair Projects: A Step-by-Step Approach by Patricia Hachten Wee - Here's all the material you need to keep learners on-task through the whole science project process. Organize your science fair and save your sanity! Guides your learners through a 14-step process of selecting, researching, and presenting a science fair project Includes reproducible checklist, schedules, tip sheets, topic ideas, references, suppliers, student progress sheet, and more.

Paper, 81 pages. 10.5"x 8"x0.3".

#8042X ~~$20.99~~ $18.99

Mystery of the Periodic Table by Benjamin D Wiker leads the reader on a delightful and absorbing journey through the ages, on the trail of the elements of the Periodic Table as we know them today. Introduces the young reader to people like Von Helmont, Boyle, Stahl, Priestly, Cavendish, Lavoisier, and many others, all incredibly diverse in personality and approach, who have laid the groundwork for a search that is still unfolding.

The first part of the book is most suitable to 10+, while the later chapters are designed for ages 12-13 and up, with a final chapter that is somewhat more advanced. Older readers like me, who never took chemistry, will find the book very helpful. There's loads of interesting information.

#771X $14.95

The New Way Things Work by David Macaulay. With the help of a charming Wooly Mammoth, readers are introduced to the physical and mechanical world. The book covers the workings of hundreds of machines and devices: levels, wheels, gears, pulleys, flying, pressure power, photography, printing, music, electricity, magnetism, sensors, computers and more. A great reference to have in your family library. This completely updated and expanded edition describes twelve new machines and includes more than seventy new pages detailing the latest innovations. The publisher recommends the book for ages 12+, but this is a great reference to have around for all ages.

Winner of the 1999 Parents� Choice Gold Award.

Revised edition, hardcover, 400 pages.

#8473 ~~$35.00~~ $32.99

Oh, Yuck! The Encyclopedia of Everything Nasty by Joy Masoff - Exhaustively researched and impeccably scientific, yet written with a lively lack of earnestness, Oh, Yuck! is an ants to zits encyclopedic compendium covering people, animals, insects, plants, foods, and more. Here are vampire bats, which sip blood and pee at the same time so that they'll always be light enough to fly away; and slime eels, wreathed in mucus and eating fellow fish from the inside out. Oh, Yuck! explains why vomit smells; where dandruff comes from; what pus is all about; and why maggots adore rotting meat. Other features include gross recipes, putrid projects, 10 foods that make you airborne, and more.

With hundreds of cartoon illustrations and real-life photographs, Oh, Yuck! is the complete guide to the irresistible - at least to an 8-to-12 year old - underbelly of life.

Click here to view another book by the same author - Oh, Yikes!

Paper, 222 pages. 10.8"x8.4"x0.5".

#7712 ~~$14.95~~ $13.45

Power of Science Compass - This durable compass includes instructions permanently written inside its protective cover and a lanyard for carrying convenience. A compass can be an important tool to have when spending lots of time outdoors. Tip: Orienteering is a fun and useful sport that uses a compass and a map. Do an internet search to find out more.

Ages 7+.

#2589 $9.95

The Private Eye (5X) Looking/Thinking by Analogy: A Guide to Developing the Interdisciplinary Mind, by Kerry Ruef. We discovered this book when another homeschooling friend special ordered it from us, right around the time I was rediscovering the Powers of Ten (see above). Serendipity seems to play a big role in our learning!

With the help of magnification (see loupe on this page), the book takes the reader on a journey of discovery that develops the thinking mind. By looking closely at a magnified object, the observer asks questions such as �what else does it remind me of?,� and �if it reminds me of that, might it function like that in some way?� This type of analogous thinking leads to theorizing and is an important tool of any learner. This kind of musing is useful to the scientist, poet, mathematician, inventor, artist, and writer in all of us and leads to further research. The authors says that �thinking by analogy has been considered the hallmark of genius.� My husband must be brilliant since he uses analogies all the time!

The book takes you step-by-step through the process of loupe-plus-analogies-plus-theories and offers over 200 activities to utilize this new way of looking at the world.

Lots of photos and illustrations throughout. Paper, 230 pages.

#3414 $24.95

Buy The Private Eye book along with one loupe (as seen below) and save! Also included is a private investigator "member" card to give your learner.

#FUN76 Book and Loupe Set ~~$30.89~~ $26.99

Loupe (5X magnification) - A loupe is a small, black-flared cylinder that enlarges objects five times (jewelers use loupes to look at gems). Two of these nested loupes provide 10X magnification. You place the wide end to one eye (I actually cup it between my cheek and browbone, allowing me to free both hands). We've used it to look at all kinds of objects, both indoors at out, and my budding stamp-collecting enthusiasts use it to look at stamps.

It is used with The Private Eye book listed on this page, but you don't have to use the book to enjoy using a loupe.

#PI01 $3.95

Private Eye Loupe-on-a-Lanyard - So useful! With a Private Eye Loupe-on-a-Lanyard, learners are always ready to magnify the world - and their minds - as they move indoors and out. Plus: no more dropped loupes! Done for the day? Hang them up or nestle them in your favorite container.

One loupe comes on a green lanyard.

#PI02 $5.49

The Riddle of the Compass: The Invention that Changed the World by Amir D. Aczel - this is the fascinating story of the invention that liberated long-distance voyaging and changed the world forever.

The story of the compass is shrouded in myth but has its roots in ancient China around 2,000 years ago where a mysterious lodestone, whose power affected metal, was used in the art of feng shui. It may have taken 1,200 years for the 'compass' to migrate to Medieval Italy, but it didn't take long for those mariners of the Amalfi coast to kickstart the Age of Discovery. The compass made it all possible, and this is its fascinating story.

#7533X $13.00

Science Experiments You Can Eat by Vicki Cobb. Hungry for science? Do your science project and eat it too! The procedures, materials needed, and observations are listed for each experiment.

Paper, 214 pages.

#0029 $5.99

Science Fair Projects for Dummies by Maxine Levaren - Stuck on what to do for your science project? This easy-to-follow guide is chock-full of more than 50 fun ideas and experiments in everything from astronomy to zoology. Your ultimate guide to creating crowd-pleasing displays, it shows you everything you need to know to: choose the best project idea for you; make sure your project idea is safe, affordable, and doable; research, take notes, and organize your facts; write a clear informative research paper; design and execute your projects; ace the presentation; and wow the judges.

Paper, 379 pages. 9"x7.4"x0.9".

#4605 ~~$19.99~~ $13.99 One copy available.

Science Through Children's Literature; An Integrated Approach (1989 edition) by Carol & John Butzow - This resource features more than 30 children's fiction titles that are rich in scientific concepts yet equally well-known for their story lines and universal appeal.

Over 30 instructional units integrate science and literature, providing reading & writing activities as well as science experiments.

With each chapter there is also a list of related sources. For ages 4-9, but activities can be used with appropriate titles for older children.

Paper, 260 pages. 11"x8.6"x0.6. One corner has creasing and there is some discoloration on the bottom of the book (not on the cover).

#6675 ~~$29.00~~ $15.00

The Secret Life of Germs: Observations and Lessons from a Microbe Hunter by Philip M. Tierno Jr, Ph.D. - The world-renowned doctor who cracked the Toxic Shock riddle now cuts through the collective germaphobia with a fascinating journey through the vast germ universe with reassuring guidance on risk protection.

Hardcover, 304 pages. 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.

#1876 ~~$25.00~~ $17.99

Out of print; one copy available.

Sneeze! by Alexandra Siy and Dennis Kunkel - There's something in the air-pollen, dust mites, mold spores, dust, goose down, cat hair, pepper, flu viruses, and bright light-that's causing nine different kids to sneeze. Vivid, full color micrographs show the pesky allergens and irritants that cause the sneeze reflex, while simple scientific text explains how the impulse to sneeze is created inside the body. The micrographs magnify the tiny sneeze-inducing irritants, as well as human nerves and neurons, 400 to 222,220 times larger than life.

This book provides a fascinating look at an experience common to us all. Grownups will enjoying the information as well.

A glossary and other resources included.

Paper, 48 pages. Ages 7-10.

#6540 $6.95

Somebody (Aristoplay game) - features five different games of varying levels, making it a learning tool for tots and preteens alike. Discovering various body parts and their functions is fun using the stick-on body parts. For more advanced play, 100 body parts and muscle/bones cards provide added questions and experiments. Each game includes four different game boards, four reusable stick-on body parts sheets, one reference chart and one rules booklet. 2-4 players, ages 6+.

#603AX $25.00

Sports Science: 40 Goal-Scoring, High-Flying, Medal-Winning Experiments for Kids! by Jim Wiese - Have you ever wondered if there's a secret to stopping a soccer ball, why ice skates have metal blades, or how a boat can sail into the wind? Would you like to learn to balance like a gymnast, how to improve your free-throw ability, or how to swim like a shark? Are you looking for exciting ideas foryour next science fair project?

From basketball to biking to snowboarding and more, you'll discover the science behind all your favorite sports. Dozens of fun-filled activities help you see for yourself how a batter can hit a 90-mile-an-hour pitch, why a "spiral" is the best way to throw a football, how the surface of a ball affects its bounce and much more. All of the projects are safe and easy to do, and all you need is everyday stuff from around the house.

Paper, 128 pages. Ages 9-12. 9.75"x7"x.5".

#2585 ~~$12.95~~ $8.99 Sale - while supplies last!

Understanding Your Brain Kid Kit (Usborne) - What is your brain made of? What is a thought? How do you remember? What happens when you dream? Learn answers to these and other mind-boggling questions.

Find out about the pulses of electricity which flash through your brain at high speeds, uncover the trickery of optical illusions, look into the secret world of your unconscious and unravel the mysteries of hypnosis. Look inside to find out more about these and other brain-baffling phenomenon.

Kit includes a 32-page book (paper), brain gelatin form, watercolor markers, brain teasing activities, and non-hardening modeling clay.

Ages 9+. Limited quantities available.

#5909 ~~$17.95~~ $15.99

Weather Projects for Young Scientists: Experiments and Science Fair Ideas by Mary Kay Carson - Children can explore weather in detail with this fascinating science activity book. Instructions for more than 40 weather projects are included, such as building a model of the water cycle, creating a tornado in a bottle, calculating dew point, and more.

Most of the experiments include ideas for expanding them into science fair projects. The book also includes profiles of scientists working in the field of meteorology and explores weather-related environmental issues such as global climate change, ozone depletion, and acid rain.

Paper, 142 pages. 9.75"x6.75"x0.5". Photos. Illustrations. Ages 9-12.

#6299 ~~$14.95~~ $11.99

Wired by Anastasia Suen - From the power plant to your house, electricity is on the move. In rhythmic text, Anastasia Suen breaks down the complex subject of electricity to its essential parts.

Paul Carrick's three-dimensional illustrations help shed light on the subject. Includes a list of resources for more study.

Paper, 32 pages. Ages 6-9.

#4942 $6.95

The World of the Microscope This practical introduction to microscopes includes information on the different types of microscopes used; how to use a microscope; how to prepare slides; and lots of hands-on activities, projects and experiments.

Paper, 48 pages. Ages 10-16.

#2890 $8.95

Janice VanCleave

The author's hands-on science books have lots of helpful illustrations and hundreds of safe, low-cost experiments and activities that make learning the basics of science fun. Paper. 200+ pages. Ages 8-12

Astronomy for Every Kid
#5737 ~~$12.95~~ $10.35

Biology for Every Kid
#3819 ~~$12.95~~ $ 10.35

Chemistry for Every Kid
#0858 ~~$12.95~~ $10.35

Earth Science for Every Kid
#0107 ~~$12.95~~ $10.35

Ecology for Every Kid
#0862 ~~$10.95~~ $ 8.75

Geography for Every Kid - Learn about topographic maps, latitude and longitude, legends, scales, how to make a compass, and more.

#8429 ~~$12.95~~ $10.35

Human Body for Every Kid
#4082 ~~$12.95~~ $10.35

Physics for Every Kid
#5057 ~~$12.95~~ $10.35

Nature Studies

Ultimate Sticker Books (Dorling Kindersley)

Each book contains over 60 high-quality peel-and-apply stickers selected from the Eyewitness Books archives. Read the captions on the booklet pages and choose the sticker that best fits in the space available to create your own book.
~~$6.95~~ $4.99 Clearance Sale! While supplies last.

Bug #4801 ~~$6.95~~ $4.99

Sharks & Whales #7177 ~~$6.95~~ $4.99

Awesome Chesapeake: A Kid's Guide to the Bay by David Owen Bell, illustrated by Marcy Dunn Ramsey - The Chesapeake Bay is certainly an amazing body of water -- the largest estuary in North America. This book, the first of its kind, stimulates elementary and middle school children's interest in the Bay by exposing them to the fascinating creatures and plants found in and around the Bay's 2,500 square miles.

Concepts like watershed, airshed, and food web as they relate to the Bay are explained in concise, understandable terms to promote awareness of the human role -- for good or ill -- in this vast system. This book is an effective means for children to discover the interesting traits of some of the plants, animals, birds, and fish they are likely to find in and around the Bay. Outstanding drawings bring the estuary and its inhabitants to life.

Hardcover, 44 pages. 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.4.

#4573 $11.95

Out of print; one copy available.

Backyard Explorer 3-in-1 Kit: Leaf Collecting Album, Leaf & Tree Guide, and Collecting Envelope by Rona Beame. The kit begins with something kids do naturally--picking up leaves, collecting pine cones, stuffing their pockets with acorns--and takes it further with fun activities. With leaf and tree projects for all year round, budding naturalists will be amazed by the adventures waiting in their own backyards."

Kids learn how to identify more than 45 common and not-so-common trees through the easily-recognized shapes of their leaves and needles. They explore the bark, the phloem, the cambrium, and xylem and find out how much water the average leaf produces. They can collect oak leaves and acorns, scaly leaves and berry cones, and the one-of-a-kind ginkgo. Activities include making leaf crowns, leaf prints, leaf cards, and bookmarks, an autumn collage, and bark rubbings.

Kids are sent on nature hunts - not only the Great Leaf Hunt, but challenges to find winged seeds, leaf galls, spiny husks, and more. By categorizing leaves and needles into twenty recognizable shapes (smooth, toothed, hand-shaped, etc), it makes identification extremely easy and intuitive. So kids don't need to know the difference between a Hickory and a Tupelo before searching out the leaves--they just need to find a light-bulb shaped simple leaf (Tupelo) and the feather-shaped compound leaf (Hickory). Then add them to their album--and their knowledge.

The kit combines the Leaf & Tree Guide, the Leaf Collecting Album, and a durable plastic leaf collecting envelope. There are 25 match-the-shape pages and three pages for cones, nuts, and seeds.

Color illustrations. Full-color book: 96 pages, 3.5"x8"x.5", Color Album: 7.25"x8"x.5", Carrying Pouch: 11"x8"x.75".

#3193X $11.95

Big Tree by Mary & Conrad Buff - This is the story of a Sequoia tree named Wawona - from the time, before recorded history, when he was a little seed packed tightly in a cone with two hundred others, until comparatively recently when, over three hundred feet tall and having survived magnificently the widely varied attacks of enemies through twenty-five centuries, he comes near falling prey to the greediest and most clever of them all - man.

The author-artists have had an interesting idea of inserting interleaves which give the history of the Sequois, while the main body of the text carries the thrilling story of Wawona himself.

This book was written in 1946.

Paper, 80 pages. 8.5"x11"

#7026 $12.95 One copy available.

Bird Feeder - Perfect for any beginning bird watcher, here is an illustrated field guide to 30 common North American backyard bird species, nestled in its own plastic bird feeder. Featuring everything from Jays to Juncos to Song Sparrows to Chickadees, the book also explains how to set up the feeder, what kinds of food to serve when, and how to keep unwelcome guests away. Plus, learn all about migration, nesting, and the fun of keeping a bird journal.

The see-through plastic feeder comes with two suction cups, and can attach to the window, sit on the sill, or hang from a tree. Use it and learn from it all year long. Designed for ages 5-12, but the whole family will enjoy it.

#6148 $14.95

Housing Our Feathered Friends by Dean T. Spaulding - There's no place like home - a home for our feathered friends, that is. Every spring, birds build nests and raise their young. You can help them. This book explains the nesting process and provides instructions for building several birdhouses at various levels of difficulty.

Hardcover, 56 pages. 8.6 x 7.8 x 0.4. Ages 9-12.

#1763 ~~$19.93~~ $15.99

One copy available.

Chesapeake Bay: Nature of the Estuary: A Field Guide by Christopher P. White, with drawings by Karen Teramura - This book has become the definitive field guide to the Chesapeake. Flora and fauna descriptions are arranged according to the Bay's nine major habitats -- from freshwater wetlands to saltwater marshes. Accordingly, readers can easily refer to the habitat in which they might be canoeing, for instance, and find the species that are common there.

As a further aid in this process, the most important field marks of more than 500 species are shown in 350 superb pen-and-ink drawings, which make this benchmark work as visually appealing as it is useful.

Paper, 224 pages. 9 x 6.1 x 0.5.

#3518 ~~$14.95~~ $13.99

Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Botsford Comstock - includes 232 lessons for the study of plants and animals mostly of the Northeast, as well as nonliving things such as rock and minerals, the sky, and weather. Review questions follow each lesson.

The book was originally written in 1911, was revised in 1939, and is just as helpful today as "dandelions, toads, robins and constellations have changed little since then!" (Verne Rockcastle). There are some limitations in certain scientific subjects, especially involving the computer since it was not in use at the time the book was written. It's sad to note that many of the organisms that were common when the author wrote the book are nearly extinct, but there are also those that were on the verge of extinction are making a comeback.

Paper, 887 pages. 9.2 x 6.1 x 2.2

#3846X $26.00

One copy available.

Insectigations: 40 Hands-on Activities to Explore the Insect World by Cindy Blobaum - From butterflies and beetles to crickets and katydids, these experiments, art projects, and games will bring out the entomologist in every kid. Activities include collecting and sketching insects, making a terrarium for observation, raising mealworms, using math to measure bug strength, gardening to attract butterflies and other insects, and making an insect amplifier. A unique insect board game helps kids learn fascinating bug facts while they play.

Sidebars offer a look into the world of professional entomology, as well as gross facts about insects that will provide great playground trivia, including the USDA's guidelines for allowable insect parts per cup of food. Kids will learn that science is not just something to read about but something they can observe and study in the world around them.

Paper, 144 pages. Ages 6-9. 11"x8 1/2"

#5681 $12.95

The Kids' Nature Book: 365 Indoor/Out-door Activities and Experiences by Susan Milord. Winner of the Parents' Choice Award, this book offers day-to-day, self-contained activities and special week-long themes for children ages 2-10.

Paper, 160 pages.

#3074 $12.95

The Nature Corner by Leeuwen & Moeskops - celebrate the seasons by creating table arrangements with simple, natural materials and basic crocheting and knitting skills. The Nature Corner has lots of photos, diagrams, and charming pen and ink illustrations to accompany the instructions for making a variety of crafts (there are some adorable doll and animal designs).

Seasons covered: early spring, spring, Easter, Ascension and Whitsun, St John's Tide, Summer, Autumn, Halloween and Martimas, Advent, Christmas, and Winter.

A seasonal table arrangement is a wonderful way to help young children follow the year's cycle and celebrate major festivals.

Paper, 88 pages.

#1116 ~~$14.95~~ $13.45

Owl Puke: Book and Owl Pellet by Jane Hammerslough - What is an owl pellet? It's the football-shaped object regurgitated twice a day by owls, which contains the skeleton of at least one owl meal, be it a mouse, vole, shrew, or small bird.

The Owl Puke kit contains a professionally collected, heat-sterilized owl pellet and an interesting, two-color illustrated book filled with facts and related activities about owls. The book covers the food chain, animal anatomy, life in the forest and much more. It is packed with photographs and illustrations, charts, stats, and little-known facts. The package includes a tray with 8 dividers to hold the bones and a chart to help identify the pellet's contents. Each pellet is guaranteed to contain at least one skeleton.

92-page book (4.75"x7"x.25) and kit. Overall product dimensions: 6.75"x7"x1.5"

#1861 $13.95

Pagoo by Holling Clancy Holling. Learn about tide pool life through the story of Pagoo, a hermit crab. As with other Holling books, intricate margin notes add detail to the story.

The book is full of color illustrations. See other Holling books under Geography.

Paper, 87 pages.

#9641 $11.95

Sharing Nature With Children by Joseph Cornell. A delightful nature awareness book with helpful ideas and activities to help children become more aware of the earth around them. One activity involves wearing a blindfold, finding a tree, getting spun and walked around, and then removing the blindfold and trying to find the tree again. Our family did this at a local park, and our children were delighted to be able to find "their" tree and giggled at mom's difficulty in finding the way back to hers.

Includes both individual and group activities. Paper, 175 pages. 20^th Anniversary edition, revised & expanded.

#0734 $9.95

Tom Brown's Field Guide to Nature and Survival for Children by Tom Brown. An outdoorsman and naturalist, Tom Brown learned tracking under the guidance of an Apache elder named Stalking Wolf. This fascinating book shows children how to enjoy the wonders of nature safely.

The book is written for adults to use with children but has valuable information that can be used and appreciated by people of all ages. Some skills covered: lost-proofing, stalking and tracking (fun to do even in your yard!), finding water and food in nature, observing & identifying plants and animals, and safety/first aid.

Paper, 227 pages

#1062 $14.00

Space

Don't Know Much About the Solar System by Kenneth C. Davis, illustrated by Pedro Martin - Readers can learn far-out facts about stars, asteroids, and the planets in this resource that also teaches them how to safely watch a solar eclipse and what makes each planet in the solar system special. Includes fact-filled sidebars and fun pop quizzes.

Colorful, humorous illustrations. Ages 6-9.

Hardcover, 48 pages.

#6132 ~~$15.95~~ $13.25

Mars 2020: A Space Exploration Game - This latest game from Aristoplay has become a favorite in our household. The fact that the playing pieces are six different spaceships puts it in the "cool game" category right off the bat. The goal is to reach Mars by the year 2020. Along the way, players experience the science and logic of space travel, encountering challenges and malfunctions that can be handled by answering questions about space travel.

Includes: game board, 6 spaceship playing pieces, 2 jumbo dice, 1 red-colored marble representing Mars, 8 crew member cards, 47 mission control cards, 275 spaceport repair cards containing 550 question, and a rule booklet.

2-6 players. Ages 8+.

#627AX ~~$30.00~~ $27.99

The Stars: A New Way to See Them by H. A. Ray - The creator of the beloved Curious George had a passion for astronomy, which is evident on every page of this classic book.

First published in the early 1950's, it is updated, containing a clear, vivid text with chart and maps showing the positions of such recognizable stars as the North Star and Betelgeuse.

All ages can appreciate. Young adult to adult for reading independently. Good read-aloud to share with younger children.

Paper, 160 pages. Full color. 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.5.

#8302 $11.95

Out of print; one copy available.

Inventors

The Ben Franklin Book of Easy and Incredible Experiments: Activities, Projects, and Science Fun A Franklin Institute Science Museum Book that focuses on subjects that were of particular interest to Ben Franklin. It contains activities that are simple to perform and require only easy-to-find materials, including building a weather station with homemade barometers and creating an orchestra with panpipes, water chimes and a shoe box guitar.

Paper, 144 pages. Ages 8-12.

#6384 ~~$12.95~~ $8.99 Sale - while supplies last!

Thomas Edison Book of Easy and Incredible Experiments by The Thomas Alva Edison Foundation - a collection of fun science activities and projects, covering topics such as electricity, magnetism, energy, physics and more. Supplies for the experiments are low-cost items that can easily be found.

Paper, 160 pages.

#0904 ~~$14.95~~ $13.99

Thomas Edison for Kids: His Life and Ideas, 21 Activities by Laurie Carlson - Thomas Edison, one of the world's greatest inventors, is introduced in this fascinating activity book. Children will learn how Edison ushered in an astounding age of invention with his unique way of looking at things and refusal to be satisfied with only one solution to a problem. This book helps inspire kids to be inventors and scientists, as well as persevere with their own ideas.

Activities allow children to try Edison's experiments themselves, with activities such as making a puppet dance using static electricity, manufacturing a switch for electric current, constructing a telegraph machine, manipulating sound waves, building an electrical circuit to test for conductors and insulators, making a zoetrope, and testing a dandelion for latex.

In addition to his inventions and experiments, the book explores Edison's life outside of science, including his relationship with inventor Nikola Tesla, his rivalry with George Westinghouse, and his friendship with Henry Ford. A time line, glossary, and lists of supply sources, places to visit, and websites for further exploration complement this activity book.

#5841 ~~$14.95~~ $13.99

Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself by Maxine Anderson. From armored tanks and gliders to "plastic glass" and drawing machines, this interactive book explores the incredible mind of Leonardo da Vinci through hands-on building projects and activities.

Most of Leonardo's inventions were never made in his lifetime and remained sketches in his famous notebooks; kids examine some of these original sketches and learn about the models he made of his inventions. From there they delve into detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates for each project, which are interspersed with historical facts, biographical anecdotes, and trivia. Most of the building can be done using simple household supplies: construction paper, tape, markers, glue, cardboard tubes, aluminum foil, and cardboard boxes. Background about the Renaissance as a period of remarkable achievement in art and science appears throughout the book. There are 25 hands-on building projects and activities.

Ages 9 and older.

"Creative, curiosity-provoking, informational, and just plain fun - kids will find it irresistible" - Rebecca Rupp, Home Education Magazine

#4426 ~~$14.95~~ $13.99

The Wright Brothers for Kids: How They Invented the Airplane with 21 Activities Exploring the Science and History of Flight by Mary Kay Carson - Activities exploring the science of history and flight are scattered throughout a text that provides biographical information about the two brothers who invented the first powered, heavier-than-air flying machine.

Design paper gliders, make scones like Wilbur did at camp, build a rubber-band-powered flyer; create a battery-powered telegraph to send a telegram; and try other flight-oriented activities.

The book also shows how the brothers overcame obstacles to master the four forces of flight: lift, thrust, drag, and gravity. And it doesn't forget to present information about other pioneers of aviation. Included is a time line, a glossary of terms, and resources (web sites, places to visit, and books to read). There are illustration, diagrams and lots of photographs, including ones recently released from the Wright brothers' personal collection.

Ages 9-12. Paper, 146 pages.

#4773 ~~$14.95~~ $11.25

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