{"product_id":"science-in-seconds-at-the-beach-exciting-experiments-you-can-do-in-ten-minutes-or-less-paperback","title":"Science in Seconds at the Beach: Exciting Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJean Potter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo fish close their eyes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Can you hold your breath longer than a whale?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e How is sand made?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Why do we hear the ocean in empty seashells?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Surf's up for fantastic science fun with these quick, easy experiments and activities from Jean Potter. You can complete each in just ten minutes or less, and the clear step-by-step instructions and illustrations help you get it right every time. The projects help you learn about everything from how seaweed can forecast the weather to why waves break as they reach the shore. You will find most of the required materials already in your toy chest, home, backyard, or around your neighborhood.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The nearly 100 activities in this book investigate the many mysteries of animals, plants, sand, shells, sun, and water. You'll discover why there usually are more clouds over water than over land and why the sand on top of the beach is warm but cool underneath. Use a piece of hard candy to find out why beach and river rocks become smooth or learn how to clean water with sand --all with the help of a leading educator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo fish close their eyes? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan you hold your breath longer than a whale?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow is sand made?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy do we hear the ocean in empty seashells?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurf's up for fantastic science fun with these quick, easy experiments and activities from Jean Potter. You can complete each in just ten minutes or less, and the clear step-by-step instructions and illustrations help you get it right every time. The projects help you learn about everything from how seaweed can forecast the weather to why waves break as they reach the shore. You will find most of the required materials already in your toy chest, home, backyard, or around your neighborhood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe nearly 100 activities in this book investigate the many mysteries of animals, plants, sand, shells, sun, and water. You'll discover why there usually are more clouds over water than over land and why the sand on top of the beach is warm but cool underneath. Use a piece of hard candy to find out why beach and river rocks become smooth or learn how to clean water with sand --all with the help of a leading educator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJEAN POTTER\u003c\/b\u003e has been a kindergarten teacher, a state education director, and the Acting Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education for the United States. She is an award-winning author of books and educational materials for young children. Her books include \u003ci\u003eScience in Seconds with Toys\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eScience in Seconds for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNature in a Nutshell for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e (all published by Wiley).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.1 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 22, 1998\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753189146912,"sku":"9780471178996","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7b62b09e836a4fe41353392b043a9d8b.webp?v=1780014739","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/science-in-seconds-at-the-beach-exciting-experiments-you-can-do-in-ten-minutes-or-less-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}