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1) Junk drawer ecology: 50 awesome experiments that don't cost a thing

Author

Mercer, Bobby

Series

Junk Drawer Science

Pub. Date

[2022]

Language

English

Description

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"Junk Drawer Ecology is a hands-on guide to saving the planet. Fun, free science activities help kids of all ages learn about the science of our planet's ecology. The environment is changing every day, and we can help slow that change. Using free or low-cost things children already have around their homes, these activities are perfect to stimulate young brains"--

2) Junk drawer engineering: 25 construction challenges that don't cost a thing

Author

Mercer, Bobby

Series

Junk drawer science

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

Description

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"Children love challenges, especially ones that involve hands-on experimentation and friendly competition. Can they build a bridge using only pasta and glue, one that a toy car can drive both under and over, and is sturdy enough to carry a considerable weight? Can they construct a "roller coaster" from recycled cardboard tubes in which the marble "car" jumps a track to land safely at its final destination? And can they create a device to safely catch...

3) The leaping, sliding, sprinting, riding science book: 50 super sports science activities

Author

Mercer, Bobby

Pub. Date

[2006]

Edition

First edition.

Language

English

4) Junk drawer geometry: 50 awesome activities that don't cost a thing

Author

Mercer, Bobby

Series

Junk drawer science

Pub. Date

[2019]

Language

English

Description

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"In Junk drawer geometry, educator Bobby Mercer provides readers with 50 creative geometry project ideas for engaged learning. Each activity includes a materials list and detailed, step-by-step, instructions with illustrations."--

5) The Robot book: build & control 20 electric gizmos, moving machines, and hacked toys

Author

Mercer, Bobby

Series

Science in motion

Pub. Date

[2014]

Edition

First edition.

Language

English

Description

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"The 20 easy-to-build robots in this project book can be constructed for little or not cost using common household objects and repurposed materials."--

6) Junk drawer chemistry: 50 awesome experiments that don't cost a thing

Author

Mercer, Bobby

Pub. Date

[2015]

Edition

First edition.

Language

English

Description

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A children's instructional book on how to use readily available materials to turn the house into a science lab Science teacher Bobby Mercer provides readers with more than 50 great hands-on experiments that can be performed for just pennies, or less. Each project has a materials list, detailed step-by-step instructions with illustrations, and a brief explanation of the scientific principle being demonstrated. From turning three pennies and two...

7) Junk drawer physics: 50 awesome experiments that don't cost a thing

Author

Mercer, Bobby

Pub. Date

[2014]

Edition

First edition.

Language

English

Description

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A children's instructional book on how to use readily available materials to turn the house into a science lab. Physics teacher Bobby Mercer provides readers with more than 50 great hands-on experiments that can be performed for just pennies, or less. Turn a plastic cup into a pinhole camera using waxed paper, a rubber band, and a thumbtack. Build a swinging wave machine using a series of washers suspended on strings from a yardstick. Or construct...

8) The flying machine book: build and launch 35 rockets, gliders, helicopters, boomerangs, and more

Author

Mercer, Bobby

Series

Science in Motion

Pub. Date

[2012]

Edition

First edition.

Language

English

Description

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"Shows readers how to turn rubber bands, paper clips, straws, plastic bottles, and index cards into amazing, gravity-defying flyers. Each project contains a material list and detailed step-by-step instructions with photos. Mercer also includes explanations of the science behind each flyer, including concepts such as lift, thrust, and drag, the Bernoulli effect, and more"--Provided by publisher.