New Releases by Shar Levine

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.

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].

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!

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

Learn the science behind what makes hockey so great! Ever wonder why hockey players tape their sticks? Or why they freeze pucks before a game (they do, you know)? From how pucks slide, to why sticks break, and which angle will get the puck where you want it to go, Hockey Science is a fun exploration of the science behind the great sport of hockey. Join mad scientists Shar Levine and Leslie Johnstone, the creators of Scary Science and Snowy Science, as they go behind-the-scenes of our country''s favourite sport with their usual sense of humour and wonder. Each page is full of fun experiments that budding hockey players can try on their own -- on or off the ice!

Pour tout savoir sur les coulisses du hockey, il suffit de feuilleter ce livre rempli de faits surprenants et inusités -- Pourquoi les joueurs appliquent-ils du ruban gommé sur la lame de leur bâton? Pourquoi congèlent-ils la rondelle avant un match? (Vraiment, ils le font ...) Avec humour et finesse, Shar Levine et Leslie Johnstone abordent l''aspect scientifique du hockey et suggèrent de nombreuses expériences que les jeunes pourront réaliser.

"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.

Presents simple science experiments that create spooky, disgusting, and unusual results, with scientific and historical facts and information about how the experiments work.

From the creators of Scary Science, another fascinatingly fun book of experiments -- this time with a focus on winter! Science is fun all year round -- and here''s a book to prove it! This winter, kids, their parents and their teachers will be inspired to try these simple experiments inside, inspired by the freezing weather outside. Kids can learn to make their own ice cream, create an indoor avalanche and pick up an ice cube with just a piece of string. Also included are fun facts about icebergs, frost, "orange" snow and lots more cool winter science!

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 ...

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.

An in-depth guide explains how to put bugs, water, food, plants and pollen, and even parts of the body (like fingernails) under the scope for a close-up glimpse while also explaining how to identify the microscope''s different pieces and how to focus properly.

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.

Learn extreme balloon tying techniques.

Award-winning authors Shar Levine and Leslie Johnstone have cooked up a science success in the kitchen and made a splash in the bathroom, all by showing kids how to transform their homes into exciting science labs. Next stop: the backyard, where earthworms, snails, flowers, and other plants and animals provide the perfect environment for budding ecologists to begin their study of nature. Whether they’re testing a garden slug’s slime to see how sticky it is, finding and germinating fern spores, or getting down and dirty in the earth to see soil critters, children will love this array of fun outdoor science activities.

Plants that grow and blossom, intriguing wildlife, water and dirt, and the environment: by looking at all the wonderful elements of nature, kids will begin to discover science principles in everyday life. As they carry out experiments with handy items, they’ll uncover the reasons why leaves change color in the fall, why ants march in a line, and lots of life’s other fascinating mysteries. Young scientists will check out where seeds come from and cultivate their own. Take a close look at a ladybug’s spots and find out what they mean. See what happens when oil gets in water, what’s inside a rock, how to help the environment, and more.

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.

Examines scientific experiments to help improve your game.

Kids love the tub--and it makes a really cool "laboratory” for carrying out experiments that are gallons of fun. Find out why some toys sink but rubber ducky always floats. Make a "wave machine,” a water cannon that blasts mind-boggling explosions of liquid; zippy hydroplanes--or peer through periscopes and prepare perfect bubble solution. Every page bursts with brilliant drawings, and loads of photographs that display the entire process.

Learn about the human body by doing simple experiments and activities.

All about magnets and magnetism, with simple experiments to aid in understanding magnetism.

Take control! Kids build the remote themselves and gain hands-on experience with the science of light and energy. Includes everything kids need to build a working remote control (for use with home TV and VCR). Kids build and program this universal remote to discover how light and energy make channel surfing possible.

"Super book... sure to be a hit with teachers and children who love ''to do science'' at home."--School Library Journal Even young children can understand the science behind the five senses, thanks to these simple explanations and safe experiments. Do people with big ears hear better than people with small ones? Test it out by making paper "ear trumpets" that amplify sound. Or, using everyday items, create an optical device that magnifies objects. Kids will learn what makes things feel hot and cold, how scratch and sniff cards work, why salt is salty and sugar sweet, and how all the senses work together.

Learning about nature, senses, weather and machines.

"Excellent...[A] strength of the volume is the accuracy and sophistication of the science that is presented, without losing simple sentence structure and the clear presentation of ideas."--Science Books & Films Wind and rain, snowflakes and sunshine: all kids wonder how the weather works. How can we forecast whether there will be blue skies or rain? Why do we have thunder and lightning? Answer these questions and more with entertaining experiments and other smart science activities geared towards youngsters in the second and third grades.