Crowley County Combined Library

"Science is all around us in our daily lives. Specifically, chemistry! When your bread toasts, when your shampoo foams, when the playground slide rusts--those are all chemical reactions. In this book, a mother and daughter expereince all these things and more as they go about their day, from when they wake up, to when they go to bed. This story is a great way to introduce young readers into the world of science."--Dust jacket.

A collection of science experiments and activities which teach children the basic concepts of biology, chemistry, and physics.

"Whether they are testing a new drug, creating new materials, or checking the safety of our food and water, all scientists follow the scientific method. One of the major steps in the scientific method is testing your hypothesis. That's when scientists hit the lab! This volume stresses the important of safety in the laboratory-whether it's a school science lab or the most high-tech research facility. It also examines the proper rules and procedures...

Explore chemistry by making delicious snacks.

Text and illustrations present the fundamentals of chemistry, including such topics as atomic bonds, catalysts, chemical reactions, and various elements.

Chemists have made innumerable contributions, ones that both expand our scientific knowledge and provide us with materials that improve our everyday lives. Young readers will learn about the basics of chemistry (such as elements and compounds), the various branches of chemistry (including organic chemistry and physical chemistry), and the history of the field. Sidebars introduce key terminology or pose questions that get students to think critically...

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to chemists. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Battling Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria offers a cutting-edge, comprehensive look at one of science's biggest challenges. Includes a look at the history of the topic, recent breakthroughs, key facts to consider, and questions that remain unanswered."--

"A flickering flame and erupting vinegar volcano have a lot in common. They are both signs of a chemical reaction. Learn all about the reactions from the smallest atomic structures that cause the changes to the different kinds of products reactions can yield and everything in between. It's key chemistry curriculum made approachable for all"--

Takes readers on a rollicking ride through the world of all 118 known elements where they will discover their uses and special properties.