First facts. Science tools

Introduces the function, parts, and uses of compasses, and provides instructions for two activities that demonstrate how a compass works.

Introduces the function, parts, and uses of telescopes, and provides instructions for two activities that demonstrate how a telescope works.

Beakers and graduated cylinders are invaluable tools. They are used to measure the volume of liquids in countless experiments. Labeled photographs make tricky topics, such measuring the volume of liquid with a meniscus, easy to understand. Readers are offered plenty of practical tips and an experiment to test their skills.

If you want to get a closer look at anything from a ladybug to a grain of sand, a hand lens or microscope is the tool for you. Handy explanations of measurements of magnification, such as 10x, are provided through accessible text. Practical tips about how to use and care for hand lenses and microscopes are also offered. Labeled photographs make the easy-to-follow text even more engaging and an experiment helps readers put what they have learned into...

Key science concepts, such as mass, weight, and density are explained through engaging, accessible text. Labeled photographs introduce readers to a range of scales and balances, including triple-beam balances, spring scales, and digital scales. Handy tips and discussions on which situations each tool tends to be used in provide pivotal information for readers. An experiment they can do at home, using a small scale or balance and common kitchen ingredients,...