Best Selling Books by Shar Levine

Chaque sol est unique et constitue un véritable écosystème en lui-même. Cet album rassemble quelque 25 expériences destinées à initier les enfants à la formation, la composition et la conservation des sols. Au fil des pages, les jeunes têtes blondes pourront ainsi classifier différents types de terre selon leur texture, identifier ses éléments nutritifs, découvrir ses différentes couches, observer les créatures microscopiques qu''elle abrite, créer un modèle de sol avec des guimauves, du chocolat, des biscuits graham et de la crème glacée, mesure le degré d''acidité du sol, modifier la couleur d''une fleur, mesurer les effets de la sécheresse ou d''une inondation, fabriquer un composteur, tester les propriétés d''absorption et de filtration du sol ou encore faire de la culture hydroponique. Chacune de ces activités est accompagnée de la rubrique "Que s''est-il passé?", qui éclaire les phénomènes scientifiques exploités tandis que les encarts "Le savais-tu?" lèvent le voile sur des faits étonnants... [SDM].

"Il comprend une description de l''hiver ainsi que des expériences étonnantes et des faits inédits. Les enfants seront ravis d''apprendre comment naissent les flocons, et pourquoi les lacs gèlent mais pas les océans."--Source inconnue.

Ce recueil rassemble quelque 25 expériences qui se proposent d''initier les enfants à autant de principes scientifiques de base, et ce, en exploitant adroitement leur intérêt et leur curiosité pour le fantastique, le surnaturel ou encore la cradologie. Au fil des pages, les jeunes têtes blondes apprendront ainsi à transformer des pommes en têtes réduites inspirées des Jivaros, à confectionner des filaments de toile d''araignée à l''aide de blancs d''oeufs, à donner vie à une substance visqueuse et rose ressemblant aux lambeaux de chair dont se nourrissent les zombies, à faire disparaître des gobelets de styromousse dans du dissolvant, à créer des vers de gélatine, à fabriquer du vomi extraterrestre à l''aide de bouts de plastique, de colle blanche et d''amidon de blanchisserie, à faire apparaître des messages de l''au-delà sur un miroir embué, à rendre un os de poulet caoutchouteux avec un peu de vinaigre, à faire luire des objets dans l''obscurité avec une lampe à lumière noire, à élaborer des sons dignes des films d''horreur avec un gobelet et de la soie dentaire ou encore à réaliser du sang d''extraterrestre confectionné à l''aide de bicarbonate de soude, de vinaigre et de sirop de maïs! Chacune de ces activités est accompagnée des rubriques "Que s''est-il passé?" et "Bizarre ... mais vrai!", qui éclairent les phénomènes scientifiques exploités et lèvent le voile sur des faits étonnants ou études menées par des chercheurs sur des peurs collectives ou des phénomènes soi-disant surnaturels ...

Go on . . . get dirty! Think that the dirt beneath your feet is boring? Wrong! There''s more to dirt than, well, dirt. In fact, don''t call it dirt to a scientist - it''s soil! Soil can tell you a lot about where you live and what''s going on behind, or beneath, the scenes. Learn how to make a Berlese funnel that brings out tiny unseen bugs in soil; learn the differences between various soils; even change a blue hydrangea to a pink one! Is it magic? Nope . . . it''s science! With the fun, easy experiments and lively illustrations that readers have come to expect from the team behind Scary Science: 25 Creepy Experiments and Snowy Science: 25 Cool Experiments, budding scientists will discover all the fun things you can do with dirt, all while learning about the ground beneath their feet!

This series is filled with easy-to-do experiments that show kids how much fun science can be. With hands-on projects that teach about a variety of subjects-such as the ozone layer, the telephone, and fireworks, these books are sure to provide hours of enjoyment and discovery. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Las actividades de este libro ilustrado para niños y jóvenes enseñan cosas como la manera de hacer papel perfumado para borrador, construir tu propio invernadero, y cómo hacer crecer semillas en bolsitas de té usadas. Descubre qué es la contaminación y lo que ésta produce. Aprende cómo puedes frenar la contaminación mediante la conservación y el reciclaje. Crea tú mismo productos que no dañen el medio ambiente.

Get ready to "rock the baby," "walk the dog," and "hop the fence"--because this very special, full-of-fun kit has everything you need to perform dazzling stunts with the yo-yo! There''s "Awesome Yo-Yo Tricks," a guide to the greatest yo-yo tricks ever, designed especially for beginners. But of course, you can''t do the exploits without the Omega(tm) Firestorm(tm) yo-yo, giving you the advantage of its transaxle system for ultra high-speed and super-long spins to make even the toughest tricks easier!

Kids know bubbles are cool--but who would have thought they could teach basic science and math principles, too? It''s time for some good, clean, and smart fun with bubbly experiments that combine learning and play. Each page is delightfully appealing and filled with colorful, child-friendly illustrations. Watch one bubble "swallow" another. Prove that bubbles don''t like heat, don''t mind cold, and really, really like humidity. Bothered by adults always saying, "Don''t blow bubbles in your milk?" They won''t mind if it''s done in the name of science. So go ahead: get a straw, a glass of chocolate milk, and a timer and see whether soap or drink bubbles last longer. Find out how whales use bubbles to capture food and why soda fizzes. Make magic mixtures, bubbles that seem as if they''ll never burst, and lots more.

"Harness the healing energy of crystals"! There is enough power in these small stones to influence health, emotional energy, and personal development. This therapeutic gift set holds all the knowledge and tools needed to explore the magic of crystals: "The Book of Crystal Healing" contains all the healing knowledge and science of crystals; eight special healing stones; "One flannel pouch" to keep and protect the crystals; and a "bail and cord" for making a necklace and holding your crystal, so the healing energy stays nearby.

Any time is party time with this kit on hand! It has everything needed to make simple, fun, and bright balloon art. First, there''s The Ultimate Balloon Bookwith easy, illustrated techniques for 12 marvelous projects that will delight old and young alike; 24 balloons in six cheery colors; and one nifty pump. In just a few quick moves, create a dachshund, stegosaurus, dragonfly, tropical palm tree (and a parrot to put in it), airplane and birthday centerpieces. Colorful photos show finished projects and close-ups of each loop, tie, and twist.

Science is truly amazing, but not always beautiful. Take a look at the absolutely strange, unusual and outlandish things to be found on earth. You may need a strong stomach and bit of courage.

A discussion of animals, one of the six major classifications of living organisms, explaining what animals are, and describing sponges, cnidarians, and worms, mollusks and echinoderms, arthropods, fish and amphibians, reptiles and birds, and mammals.

Provides a variety of simple experiments investigating the science behind sound.

Shows how to make chocolate masterpieces including fondues and drinks. Certain recipes are designed for young cooks.

Provides information on the anatomy and behavior of a variety of insects and allows readers to examine photographs of the insects through 3-D glasses.

Simple and fun activities that inspire understanding and respect for the environment. Discover what pollution is and what it does Learn how you can limit pollution through conservation and recycling Make your own environmentally friendly products The activities in this book will show you things like how to make scratch-and-sniff paper, how to build your own greenhouse, and how to sprout seeds in old tea bags. Each activity is fun to read and is explained in step-by-step drawings that are easy to follow, and all materials are readily available household items.

Relax your mind and calm your body with a magical elixir of essential oils. The fragrance will completely transform your space and mood. Everything you need to get started is in this gift set: "Aromatherapy for Mind and Body"; six 1/8 ounce bottles of 100-percent pure essential oils--peppermint, rosemary, lemon spike, lavender, fir, and petitgrain; plus an eyedropper for measuring, a diffuser ring for warming, and an atomizer for misting and spraying.

Get ready to do the most astounding, the most dazzling yo-yo tricks ever! Just grab one of the two great yo-yos inside this great kit, check out the Yo-Yos for Beginners guide, and soon you''ll have the ins and outs (as well as the ups, downs, and the all-the-way-arounds) of this game perfected. With just a little practice, you''ll become a pro. Kit includes: 64-page paperback, Yo-Yos for Beginners Two (2) yo-yos

This activity kit teaches kids about the history and science of rocketry and comes with a real rocket that can be fueled with baking powder and vinegar. The rocket flies up to 25 feet in the air, and the illustrated, informative book includes experiments to make the rocket soar faster and farther. A surefire way to make learning fun!

"Learn all about the world you live in! With this book, you''ll learn how to find many special places around the world, from the great pyramids of Egypt to the house where you live. Then use the enclosed stickers to mark them on your very own globe"--Cover.

46 projects to blow up, bend and twist. [Cover].

With this book you will find out such fascinating facts as: Why you''ll never sink in the Dead Sea; Why ants never worry about lice; Why scientists are interested in spider webs; Why your parents always tell you to brush your teeth. You will go eye-to-eye with sea horses, tiny fossils, red blood cells and more. From snail tongues to slimy teeth, read about all these fascinating objects -- and see them up close in 3-D! This book includes 48 pages of science facts, photos, and illustrations; a 3-D StereoFocus viewer; and 24 full-color stereographic cards taken with a SEM (scanning electron microscope) and a handy storage pocket. For ages 8-12.

With this collection of more than 20 paper-making activities, children can turn yesterday''s newspaper into a birthday card, create embossed stationery from discarded junk mail, and learn to make paper with grass, plants, flowers, and fabric. Full color.

Your dog barks. Your cat purrs. Your hamster squeaks. But what do you suppose your fish sounds like? If you think it doesn''t make any sound at all, prepare to be surprised. Ocean mammals aren''t the only creatures in the water that make noise; fish, shrimp and even lobsters create some of the most interesting sounds you''ve never heard. In this book, you will be able to scan QR codes to listen to audio files and see videos of different creatures. You will learn how sound travels by performing hands-on science activities involving sound, hearing, frequency and waves. You will also learn fascinating facts about creatures that live in the sea. While you might not be able to "speak whale" after reading this book, you''ll be able to recognize the pop of snapping shrimp, the songs of humpbacks and many more amazing sounds of the deep. Sit back and prepare to be wowed.