Scientists conduct experiments to gather information that will prove or disprove their hypotheses. Chapters explain how experiments are set up with controls and variables, how to write up observations
Sharing what you have learned through presentations, reports, or by participating in a science fair is the final step in the scientific method. Chapters explain techniques for assembling a presentatio
Describes what an idiom is and how language has evolved to use idiomatic phrases, and provides examples of how to use idioms to spice up prose and poetry.
"What do taxes, jury duty, and being good citizens have to do with helping our government? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers understand our responsibilities as Amer
What are our civil rights, and how are they different from our legal rights? What do gender, age, discrimination, and the U.S. Constitution have to do with our civil rights? Using engaging, age-approp
Analysis means looking at the data from an experiment and determining if the results support or disprove your hypothesis. This volume explains how to do this through accurate data collection as well a
Vote for me! It's election time, and campaign ads are everywhere. But what does fundraising, door knocking, and campaigning have to do with getting elected? Readers learn all about political campaigns
Offers advice for children on how to make money by having a yard sale, covering such topics as planning, budgeting, advertising, keeping organized, and expanding the business.
Offers advice for children on how to make money by running a car wash, covering such topics as planning, budgeting, advertising, keeping organized, and expanding the business.
Offers advice for children to make money in yard-work, covering such topics as planning, budgeting, advertising, keeping organized, and expanding the business.
"Members of the United States Marine Corps are dedicated to their official motto—“Semper Fidelis,” which means “Always Faithful.” They are expected to be in a constant state of preparedness, ready to
Heat energy is found everywhere, including the Suns rays and the Earths heat under the ground. This volume defines heat and thermal energy, explains the states of matter, explores measuring heat, and
The rumble of thunder is a sign of a storm, and by listening we can estimate how far away that storm is. Readers explore the principles of sound energyincluding qualities of sound, sound waves, and th
