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This book provides an introduction to chemistry in simple language, perfect for a Middle School student. After a basic grounding in the subject, the book moves on to bite-sized discussions of different aspects of chemistry, each with fun, hands-on activities so the student can see chemistry in action. Using substances and chemicals that are readily available around the home, each activity includes detailed instructions, as well as clear explanations of the expected results.Some of the topics covered are: The chemistry of burningUsing oxygen for bleaching and making rustHow carbon dioxide puts out firesTesting acids and basesHow soap worksThe gases we breatheMaking crystalsUsing electricity to get hydrogen and oxygen from waterColored flame testsAccompanied by two learning guides that steer the student through the book--one for the first part of the book, and one for the second part. The learning guide includes additional activities to help the student apply what is being learned.

In this book, students learn basic first aid procedures for various types of injuries, from minor wounds to choking. They also find out about various emergencies that can occur in the environment such as downed electrical wires, fires, earthquakes, etc., learning what to do to stay safe. The book includes activities that allow students to practice their first aid, and handling emergencies, including practicing calling for emergency help.

Accompanied by a learning guide that steers a student through this book, as well as parts of "Writing Nonfiction," Heron Books, step-by-step, along with many activities through which a student learns to write a documented research paper. By the end of the learning guide, the student has the ability to write a 1,000-word research paper, fully and correctly cited, and created a works cited list.

This companion text augments study of the 11-volume text "A History of US."Accompanied by four learning guides (titles below), which steer a student step-by-step through this and the main texts, students learn about American history from prehistory to modern times. Along the way the student is encouraged to consider widely different perspectives on historical events, and to draw their own conclusions on those events. American History 1: The United States--Prehistory to 1850American History 2: A Young Nation Growing UpAmerican History 3: The Twentieth Century and World WarAmerican History 4: The Cold War and Afterwards

Written as a tool for students ages 12-14. Derivations for 11,450 commonly used words. A brief history of the English language, common symbols and terms found in dictionary derivations, a glossary of terms.

This book provides math skills that a person needs for everyday life. The math that's needed to address useful real life activities are presented in a simple, straightforward way. Topics covered are mental math skills, saving money, figuring out interest, borrowing money, taxes, math for measuring, useful formulas such as rates, mileage, electrical energy, etc. Finally, math for statistics and probability are covered. This book works for a young teen as well as any adult who wants to brush up on these vital skills.

How to Manage Your Money presents the topics of budgeting, savings, interest, checking accounts and their reconciliation, online banking, and the difference between debit and credit cards--all at a level that is easily grasped.

In addition to serving as the glossary of basic words for the courses in the Heron Books Geography Series, this is a very useful all-around glossary of geography terms written at a beginning level. It covers place names as well as general terms.

What is the difference between a town and a city? What are some of the jobs needed to keep a city functioning? Where are they done? What does a factory do? Learning the answers to questions like these can often be neglected with young children, but understanding these basic concepts can make a big difference. This illustrated book covers a variety of things related to cities: different types of jobs, names for different types of buildings and stores, different types of roads.

What does "warm blooded" mean? How do mice and squirrels keep their teeth from growing too long? Which mammals are the fastest runners? What is a mammal anyway? In this course, the student gets to choose from 12 practical projects about real mammals, such as visiting a farm or a zoo or an animal doctor. He finds out how foxes and wolves live, and learns about deer and otters and many other wild mammals, as well as about domestic mammals.The course interests and familiarizes young students with the different kinds of mammals.

How are all insects alike? How does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly? In this illustrated course, the student gets to choose from eleven projects where he can study live insects. He learns about social insects, and how there are hundreds of thousands of different kinds of insects in the world. He finds out how some insects are harmful and others are useful to have around. The course is designed to make a student aware of the tremendous variety of insects in the world and how they affect us.

This book contains a simple, straightforward discussion about the beginning of life and how a baby grows and develops in the mother's body. Hand-drawn, tastefully done illustrations accompany the text.

Has your child ever asked why things have different colors? This simple book provides simple concepts regarding light, along with fun activities involving prisms, color mixing and bending light.

How can we tell if it is going to rain soon? What is the jet stream? This illustrated book introduces the fascinating subject of weather, including how the sun affects all weather, what causes wind and rain, how clouds are formed, the water cycle on Earth, and basic weather prediction, Full of hands-on activities that teach a student to read a thermometer, measure air temperature, make some wind, demonstrate the water cycle, and keep weather records.

Sponges and potatoes become tools for creating art in this simple and enjoyable book. It offers many fun activities that allow a young student to explore the different shapes and designs that can be created with these and other found objects.

Written in language the student can understand, this book explains what having a healthy body means, why it's important, and how to achieve it. The information on nutrients in food is presented at a very basic level.

The Young Scientist - An Introduction to Observation and Discovery is a lively, engaging exploration of what science is, and what it means to be a scientist.Told through stories about the methods and accomplishments of a number of past and present-day scientists, it is all about the nature of scientific investigation and how to do it.Starting with the importance of curiosity, the book highlights the roles of observation, research, hypothesis, experimentation, the scientific method, and the sharing of knowledge. Sections are accompanied by hands-on activities that provide opportunities to be a scientist.This beautifully illustrated book with its clear, simple text and interesting activities, encourages observation skills, creative thinking, experimentation, discovery and independence of thought--all characteristics of successful scientists.