Backyard Science
by Levine, Shar; Johnstone, Leslie; Garbot, DaveFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2005-06-01
Publisher(s): Sterling
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Summary
It's alive with earthworms, snails, flowers, and other plants and animals that may seem ordinary at first glance but are actually extraordinary on closer inspection. In Backyard Science, you'll study nature up close and personal by performing fun experiments and activities. Open this terrific book and you'll learn more about what goes on outdoors.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 4 |
| Gregor Mendel, Famous Backyard Scientist | p. 5 |
| Note to Parents and Teachers | p. 5 |
| Safety First! | p. 6 |
| Materials | p. 7 |
| Projects | |
| Bath Time | p. 8 |
| Birds of a Feather | p. 9 |
| Bird Nests & Houses | p. 13 |
| Stronger Than You Think | p. 16 |
| Hum Along | p. 18 |
| Night Shift | p. 20 |
| Worm Roundup | p. 22 |
| Worm Sounds | p. 24 |
| Snail Trail | p. 26 |
| Slug Slime | p. 28 |
| Catch a Web | p. 30 |
| Hi, Butterfly | p. 33 |
| Ladybug Beds | p. 37 |
| Hide & Seek | p. 40 |
| Ants on a Log | p. 43 |
| Barking Up the Wrong Tree | p. 46 |
| How Tall Am I? | p. 48 |
| Bringing Up Baby | p. 50 |
| I'm Frond of You | p. 52 |
| Sticky Story | p. 54 |
| Insect Attractor | p. 56 |
| Bean Swimmin' | p. 57 |
| How Old Am I? | p. 61 |
| That's Swell | p. 63 |
| Sundial | p. 65 |
| Rings & Things | p. 67 |
| Breakdown | p. 70 |
| Life Cycle | p. 72 |
| Biodiversity in Your Own Backyard | p. 74 |
| Glossary | p. 77 |
| Index | p. 80 |
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