Washoe County Library System

Introduces the characteristics and actions of the wind through simple hands-on activities.

Presents activities that demonstrate how light works in our everyday lives. History boxes feature the scientists who made significant discoveries in the field of light.

Contains step-by-step instructions for performing simple experiments using everyday, household objects which test the senses of smell, sight, touch, and taste.

Explores that changes that occur each season, and provides directions for simple experiments to demonstrate why they do.

Explains the characteristics of oceans and the forces and principles which act upon them, demonstrating with experiments and models.

Discusses the elements that make plants grow, the structure of flowering plants, and the way they reproduce. Includes experiments and activities to demonstrate the principles in the text.

Uses activities and projects to introduce how electricity and magnets work at home and in the everyday world.