Physical Science
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What Are Levers? - A simple machine book
“A seesaw is a type of lever.” Clear, concise text, easy-to understand graphics, and dynamic photos with labels help early readers grasp basic mechanical concepts. Real world examples of simple machines at work. Learn More -
What Are Pulleys? - A simple machine book
“People use pulleys to life heavy loads.” Clear, concise text, easy-to understand graphics, and dynamic photos with labels help early readers grasp basic mechanical concepts. Real world examples of simple machines at work. Learn More -
What Are Screws?
“Screws hold objects together.” Clear, concise text, easy-to understand graphics, and dynamic photos with labels help early readers grasp basic mechanical concepts. Real world examples of simple machines at work. Learn More -
What Are Wedges?
“Wedges cut or separate objects.” Clear, concise text, easy-to understand graphics, and dynamic photos with labels help early readers grasp basic mechanical concepts. Real world examples of simple machines at work. Learn More -
What Are Wheels and Axles?
“A fishing reel is an example of a wheel and axle.” Clear, concise text, easy-to understand graphics, and dynamic photos with labels help early readers grasp basic mechanical concepts. Learn More -
50 Science Things to Make & Do - Science experiment & activity cards from Usborne
A perfect format for inquisitive children. 50 science activity cards break complex ideas into step-by-step instructions for easily understood experiments and brief explanations of basic scientific principles. Learn More -
Bite-Sized Science - Activities for Children in 15 Minutes or Less
A great parent/child activity resource with dozens of intriguing sound, sight, taste, touch, and smell activities. Most take 15 minutes or less to organize, do, and clean up! Some suitable for the classroom. Paperback, 109 pages. Learn More -
Glass Prism - Functional prism for experiments with light
Children can set this prism in a sunny window and see for themselves what Newton discovered — a beam of visible light can be split into a rainbow when it shines through a glass prism like this. Learn More -
All the Colors of the Rainbow - A Rookie Read-About Science book
Delightful photos and close-up diagrams introduce younger children to the wonders of light, color, and rainbows. Simple text for early readers explains refraction, color, and the visible light spectrum. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More -
Jumbo Thermometer - Weather observation tool
Your children can measure ambient temperature on Fahrenheit and centigrade scales, then perhaps record and graph their observations. A fascinating way to exercise observation, math, and writing skills. Clear, easy-to-read numbers; sturdy plastic. Easy to mount; 15". Learn More -
Solid Size, Color, Shape Sort: Three Complete Activities for Exploring Solids - Young Scientist Activity Set
A great addition to your science curriculum, this hands-on physics activity set includes 3 activities, so that related activities can be rotated. Reinforces the observation that solids come in different sizes, colors, and shapes. Learn More -
Solid Rough & Smooth Sort - Young Scientist Activity Set
A great addition to your science curriculum, this hands-on physics activity set gives children a chance to exercise familiar sensorial vocabulary (rough, smooth) as they sort fascinating items of varying textures under the appropriate label. Learn More -
Solid: Rigid, Plastic, Elastic Sort - Young Scientist Activity Set
A great addition to your science curriculum, this hands-on physics activity set offers a brilliant way for children to notice how solids respond differently to stress, an important physics (and engineering) distinction. Learn More -
Switch On, Switch Off - Lets-Read-And-Find-Out Science® Stage 2
“Just before you jump into bed, you flip down the switch. The light goes off.“ Appealing illustrations, clear diagrams, and engaging text make complex ideas accessible to early elementary-age children. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More -
The Mystery of Magnets
Great photos of children working with magnets, combined with simple text for early readers, make this photo-based fact book a good introduction to magnets and their properties. Paperback, 16 pages Learn More -
What Makes a Magnet? - Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science - Stage 2
“Let’s go fishing with a magnet. Put different things in a box: a penny, a nickel…“ This appealing book invites children to experience first-hand the intriguing properties of magnets. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More
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