Includes index. "Contents previously published in The most explosive science book in the universe by the Brainwaves, How the incredible human body works by the Brainwaves, How nearly everything was invented by the Brainwaves, and The greatest intergalactic guide to space ever by the Brainwaves.
Contents:
Most explosive science -- What is science? -- Building blocks -- The periodic table -- What's the matter? -- Properties of matter -- Getting a reaction -- Bubble, fizz, bang! -- Acids and bases -- Blue planet -- Mixing it up -- Warning! Chemists at work -- Endless energy -- Good vibrations -- Heat wave -- Let there be light! -- Beyond the rainbow -- Brute force -- Hard at work -- It's all relative -- Powerful attraction -- Shocking behavior -- Bright sparks -- Electric chemistry -- Recipe for life -- Bursts of ideas -- Future science -- How nearly everything was invented -- Finding a better way -- Seeing is believing -- Lights, camera, action! -- Famous inventors -- Steam machine -- Poweing a revolution -- Fantastic inventions -- Leading lights -- Power to the people -- Fascinating firsts -- On the road -- By land, sea, and air -- Fabulous flops -- Super-duper computer -- Let's all communicate -- The future -- Off with a bang! -- Timeline --Intergalactic guide to space -- Cosmic zoo -- Bang! -- Glittering galaxies -- Astronomer's life -- Eye on the universe -- Stars of the show -- Our star -- Starry, starry night -- Recycled universe -- Meet the family -- Home plent -- Best friend moon -- Sun-baked worlds -- Vacation on Mars -- Ring of rubble -- Giant planets -- Frozen worlds -- Ready for launch -- Robot explorers -- Astronauts wanted -- Living in space -- Anybody out there? -- Space spin-offs -- Time travelers -- Future space -- Glossary.
Summary:
"Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who will be your guides to a marvellous range of mindblowing science topics! These pint-sized pals will jump aboard the invention of the car, take you on a madcap holiday to Mars and outer space, and will even shrink down to atomic level to explore the most basic building blocks of science. The Most Exciting Book of Science, Inventions, and Space Ever has a bunch of scientific discoveries that kids aged 8-12 will love to learn about - from the wisest and wackiest inventions the world has ever seen to the adventures of pioneering astronauts, plus all the core information they need to know, such as the periodic table, energy, forces, and matter. Each exciting illustrated adventure is packed with amazing facts and core information to learn about - from why gravity sucks to how the Industrial Revolution was powered."-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.