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Life science : 10 fun projects about biology / Scientific American editors.

Summary:

"Grow your own yogurt, understand how humidity affects our hair, and use candy to learn about hunting. Science has never been more fun! In each of the 10 biology-focused projects in this book, a Background section explains the science topic at work, materials are listed, and clear step-by-step instructions are given. An Observations section helps young scientists understand their results. Several projects include science fair ideas and expanded versions of the experiment to engage readers further. A discussion of the scientific method and helpful glossary conclude the book"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781725349988
  • ISBN: 1725349981
  • ISBN: 9781725349971
  • ISBN: 1725349973
  • Physical Description: 64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Buffalo, New York : Scientific American Educational Publishing, an imprint of Rosen Publishing, [2024]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- How do arctic animals stay warm? -- Single-celled science: yeasty beasties -- Survival science: hunting m&ms candies -- Soil science: make a Winogradsky column -- Follow family traits with an easy tree -- Squishy science: extract DNA from smashed strawberries -- Hairy science: measuring humidity with a hair hygrometer -- The big eggshell breakdown -- Cold or warm, can we really tell? -- Semisolid science: growing yogurt -- The scientific method -- Glossary.
Target Audience Note:
Grades 7-9 Scientific American Educational Publishing, an imprint of Rosen Publishing.
Subject: Biology > Experiments > Juvenile literature.
Biology > Juvenile literature.
Life sciences > Experiments > Juvenile literature.
Life sciences > Juvenile literature.
Science projects > Juvenile literature.
Science > Experiments > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Harnett County Library.

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