Title:
Star Wars science fair book
Author:
ISBN:
9780545520997
9780606323994
Publication Information:
New York : Scholastic, c2013.
Physical Description:
126 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
How to use this book - part I. In a galaxy far, far away-- - Make your own clouds - Forming mineral deposits - Testing for oxygen in water - How to make a hygrometer - Underground cooling - Creating a lava lamp - Making icicles - Keeping warm in the cold - Phases of the moon - Water in the desert - Desert life : the science of survival - Traveling on sand - Dressing for hot weather - Sound in space - Build a magnetometer - part II. Signs of the Force - Staying focused - Using invisible forces - Create lightning - Watching air pressure - Building a barometer - Your very own lie detector - Tricking your eyes : optical illusions - Grow your own crystals - Microscopic life - Test your reflexes - part III. Republic know-how - Testing rust on different metals - Protective coatings and metals - Cleaning metal part 1 - Cleaning metal part 2 - Training worms - Fire safety part 1 - Fire safety part 2 - Homemade periscope - Studying lasers - Playing with light - Life after freezing - Build your own hovercraft.
Reading Level:
4-8 Medialog, Inc.
1060 L Lexile
Summary:
This book presents step-by-step instructions for 30 science projects based on themes from the Star War movies, including how to create crystals, move things with "the Force, " make a hydrometer, and more.
