Kids science books for kids who love to invent

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Ed Sobey - author of many great kids science books

Ed Sobey, Kids Science Books Author

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Kids Science Books Reading List

By Ed Sobey, Ph.D.

Loco Motion: Physics Models for the Classroom 2005.

Just when you thought that all of the approaches to teaching inquiry-based, problem-solving skills through science investigations had been attempted, Loco Motion: Physics Models for the Classroom comes along with something new. Zephyr Press. $24.95

Read the NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) review.

Inventing Toys: Kids having Fun Learning Science. 2001.

Transform a classroom into an inventor’s laboratory with these detailed lesson plans. Shows how to lead kids to invent cars, boats, rockets and more. Zephyr Press. $24.95

Young Inventors at Work – Learning Science by Doing Science. 1999.

Activities for your inventors and stories to be read aloud. One of only three science-learning books recommended by US News and World Report (February 2000). Good Year Books. $15.95

Inventing Stuff. 1996.

This is the one guide for kids who want to invent. Complete, fun and inspirational. Amazon.com rates it 5 Stars. Dale Seymour Publications. $12.95

How to enter and win an invention contest. 1999.

Entering an invention contest? This is the one (and only) book designed to help you do well in invention contests. 1999. Enslow. $20.95

Solar Cell and Renewable Energy Experiments (Cool Science Projects With Technology). Feb 2011.

 

Just Plane Smart. 1997.

Every kid who boards an airplane needs this book. Even big kids will love the flying facts and trivia, history and science and flying activities. McGraw-Hill. $7.95

Fantastic Flying Fun with Science. 2000.

You’ll make rockets, Frisbees, airplanes, boomerangs and more in this book of easy to assemble flying models. McGraw-Hill $11.95

 

Wacky Water Fun with Science. 2000.

Make boats, a submarine and a waterwheel. Or, do wet and wild science demonstrations. Just add water and you're good to go. McGraw-Hill. $11.95

Wrapper Rockets and Trombone Straws – Science at Every Meal. 1997.

Fun science experiments to conduct while waiting for the pizza to arrive. McGraw-Hill $14.95

Rocket-powered Science. 2006.

Invent to Learn! Create, Build and Test Rocket Designs!

The Way Toys Work. 2008.

The Science Behind the Magic 8 Ball, Etch A Sketch, Boomerang, and More

The Way Kitchens Work. 2010.

The Science Behind the Microwave, Teflon Pan, Garbage Disposal, and More

Electric Motor Experiments (Cool Science Projects With Technology). March 2011.

 

Robot Experiments (Cool Science Projects With Technology) 2011.

Radio-controlled Car Experiments (Cool Science Projects With Technology). 2011.

Unscrewed: Salvage and Reuse Motors, Gears, Switches, and More from Your Old Electronics. 2011.

Perfect for the do-it-yourselfer, this handy guide to household electronics gives the weekend workbench enthusiast a multitude of ideas on how to salvage valuable parts from old electronics and turn them into useful gadgets once more.