Auteur: Robert Gardner

Do you have what it takes to be a crime scene investigator? Any budding detective with an interest in police work will be fascinated by this inside look at detection and forensic science. A series of …

This is a story of summer 1940, of a little known territorial battalion and an almost forgotten British military disaster. In April 1940 the Princess Louise’s Kensington Regiment left England to join …

George Edwards' name is synonymous with the Vickers Viscount, the world's first turboprop airliner; the controversial TSR2 project and the legendary Anglo-French Concorde. During the Second …

Explore the creative ways music educators across the country are approaching emerging practices in music teaching and learning. Outlined in twenty-five unique case studies, each program offers a new …

Real Analysis with an Introduction to Wavelets and Applications is an in-depth look at real analysis and its applications, including an introduction to wavelet analysis, a popular topic in "appl …

A survey of theoretical and experimental research, this book covers all areas of lightning phenomenology. The four sections cover models of fundamental lightning processes, propagation of lightning-i …

A survey of theoretical and experimental research, this book covers all areas of lightning phenomenology. The four sections cover models of fundamental lightning processes, propagation of lightning-i …

Museums and colleges aren’t the only places that can have observatories. Now you can build your own observatory with easily accessible tools and supplies. Follow the directions in this book to use yo …

Does mass change when water freezes? What is the source of the gas in a seltzer tablet? Find out in your own lab! Readers learn how to make their own laboratory with simple materials and household it …

Ever wonder how forensics experts and law enforcement solve crimes? Learn how to build a crime lab of your very own with tools and supplies you can easily obtain. Then, following the step-by-step ins …

Ever wonder about the science behind a rainbow? Now you can solve the mystery by building a light box of your own! Using tools and supplies you can easily find, conduct experiments and test hypothese …

Ever wonder how flutes, harps, guitars, pianos, or drums produce sound? Find out by building your own musical instruments! Using supplies and tools that are easy to find, you can experiment with freq …

Ever wonder how meteorologists predict the weather? Learn how to build a weather station of your very own with readily available tools and supplies. Then, following step-by-step directions, you can d …

From demonstrating gravitational pull to measuring speed and efficiency, your bicycle is a great tool to use when planning your next science fair project. Diagrams, detailed instructions, and photogr …

These easy and fun chemistry experiments use easy-to-obtain household materials and are excellent starting points for students to devise their own science fair projects. Readers are guided through ap …

Through clear instructions and scientific illustrations, students can conduct easy yet engaging experiments to examine the principles of electricity and magnetism. Using easy-to-obtain household mate …

By doing the simple science projects in this book, young scientists will discover how distance affects images made by a convex lens, observe a wave model of polarized light, and explore the science b …

Using materials they can find in their home, students can learn the science behind temperature and heat by performing experiments that demonstrate the conduction of heat in solids, thermal conductivi …

These simple and engaging biology experiments use easy-to-obtain household materials to explore the science behind the human body. Readers are guided through applying the scientific method to conduct …

Through clear instructions and scientific illustrations, students can conduct easy yet engaging experiments to examine the science behind weather. Using easy-to-obtain household materials, readers wi …

Biko Lives is a epistolary novel, combining first person narration of the protagonist trying to explain what has befallen him and family member’s responses to chapters of the narrative. It opens in 2 …

Do your readers wait until the last minute to start their science project? Don’t worry, award-winning author Robert Gardner has everyone covered. Each experiment in this book follows the scientific m …

Award-winning author Robert Gardner comes to the rescue of busy students everywhere. Each experiment follows the scientific method, and is designed to be completed in under an hour. Readers will disc …

Do your students wait until the last minute to get started on Science projects? No problem. Each experiment in this resource follows the scientific method, and can be completed in an hour or less. Re …

Down to the wire? Do your readers wait until the last minute to start their science project? Don’t worry, award-winning author Robert Gardner has everyone covered. Each experiment in this book follow …

No energy to spare? This book is here to help. Readers will discover how cool temperatures help to keep a taiga wet, and the relationship between a taiga animal’s wide feet and pressure. Each experim …

Do your readers need a hand with their science experiments? This book, by award-winning author Robert Gardner, is here to help. Readers experiment with reflexes, vision, and fingerprints abound. This …

Do you think your readers have what it takes to be a forensic scientist? Readers will use their sleuthing skills and the scientific method to do fun science projects about fingerprints, lip prints, f …

Trace evidence is often the most important evidence involved in a crime. Analyze bones and blood spatter patterns, find out if bullets came from a suspect’s gun, and more. Many experiments include id …

Sometimes criminals use forgeries in their crimes. Readers learn how to spot a fake, and hone their science skills using the scientific method. Many experiments include ideas readers can use for thei …

Forensic scientists solve mysteries using whatever tiny scraps of evidence they can find. They must be sharp-witted and quick on their feet in order to gather clues, often in a very limited time fram …

How is a cloud formed? What is thunder and lightning, really? Why is summer hot and winter cold? There are so many things to discover about the weather. This book will give young scientists a great s …

Protect Earth’s water. Water is essential for life, so it is essential we protect this important resource. This book will guide readers through science experiments that explain the properties of wate …

What is soil? How do plants grow in soil? How is contaminated soil cleaned? Using the scientific method, readers will explore Earth’s soil and learn how to protect it. This informative and entertaini …

Help your readers to slam dunk their next science project. Physics concepts play a big role in the sport of basketball. Readers will learn about friction, mass, vectors, and more, all while playing t …

It’s time to join Team Green. Readers use science to explore ways to be mindful of Earth’s environment. Author Robert Gardner guides young readers through many experiments that show readers how waste …

Does Earth turn? How does the Moon’s appearance change? How can you accurately map an outdoor area? Our planet is a great place to start experimenting. The simple projects in this book will help youn …

Do all onions cause your eyes to tear when you cut them? What happens if you heat a carbohydrate? How is an electric cell made? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, student scienti …

How are sounds produced? Does light travel in a specific path? Are all shadows black? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, readers can learn the answers to these questions and more …

Why do some humans have curved thumbs while others have straight thumbs? What is DNA? What happens during cell division? Using easy-to-find materials, young scientists will explore genetics, evolutio …

How can you tell if a moving object is accelerating? Why are pulleys used to lift objects? Can you observe weightlessness in everyday situations? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific metho …

What material best absorbs solar energy? How can wind and water be used to create energy? How does insulation affect heat flow? Explore ways to create and conserve energy with author Robert Gardner. …

How does our world work? Our actions can impact the environment in ways we may not have considered. Author Robert Gardner’s informative text is paired with hands-on science projects using the scienti …

Are some pennies denser than others? Does heat have weight? How can we calculate the energy released when steam condenses? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, student scientists c …

Be green. It is important to keep Earth’s air clean. Using the scientific method, readers perform hands-on experiments that explain the properties of air, how to conserve energy while heating and coo …

Readers learn about barometers, humidity, snowflakes, and more with the great weather science experiments in this book. Authors Robert Gardner and Salvatore Tocci guide readers through their best wea …

Why doesn’t the Moon fall to Earth? Why do the seasons change? What is parallax? How can you simulate weightlessness on Earth? Young scientists will explore the solar system through applied space sci …

How do your eardrums work? Can odor molecules pass through a solid the same way they pass through air? How does your sense of smell affect how something tastes? Readers will learn the answers to thes …

How do different types of soil affect germination? How do light and dark affect leaves? Can you tell how old a tree is? Young scientists will explore structures, development, and life cycles of plant …

Solids, liquids, and gases, oh my! Readers will learn all about the states of matter and fundamental physical principles with the fun science experiments in this book. Readers find out if they can ma …

Math and physics often go hand-in-hand. Math and measurements have even played a big role in scientific discovery since ancient times. Use math and measurement as the tools to successfully complete p …

How do joints work? How do sense receptors work? What type of personality do you have? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more with the fun experiments in this book. Young scientis …

What is friction? What is the coriolis force? Young scientists will explore the physics of forces and motion with the great experiments in this book. Full-color illustrations highlight key points to …

Authors Robert Gardner, Thomas R. Rybolt, and Salvatore Tocci take cooking to the next level with these great food science projects. Young scientists will explore the chemistry of food in finding out …

How does antibacterial soap affect bacteria? What diet meets your energy requirements? How can you measure blood pressure, metabolic rate, and calories? Young scientists learn about the scientific me …

How many different organisms can you identify in a square meter of earth? What happens to plants if they don’t have enough sunlight? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more with th …

Can we build a bird feeder that keeps squirrels out? Where do earthworms like to live? Does color affect human emotions? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more with the fun experi …

Ideas introduced in this book discuss gravity, friction, electrical charges and more. This book is filled with projects that use toys as the basis for experiments, including party balloons, balls use …

This book discusses the process of photosynthesis, the life cycle of plants, the differences between short day and long day flowers, and much more. Filled with projects that use plants as the basis f …

The experiments in this book touch upon different concepts of scientific principles. The concepts in this book include magic through chemistry, magic through light and through sticky water, as well a …

This book describes how it’s possible to hear and feel sound, how sound travels and moves, as well as dimensions of space. It discusses making sounds and noises, waves, properties of sound and sound …

Do your readers wait until the last minute to start their science project? Don’t worry, award-winning author Robert Gardner has everyone covered. Each experiment in this book follows the scientific m …

Did your readers wait until the last minute to get started? No problem. Each experiment in this book follows the scientific method and can be completed in an hour or less. Readers make a climatogram …

No energy to spare? This book is here to help. Readers will discover how cool temperatures help to keep a taiga wet, and the relationship between a taiga animal’s wide feet and pressure. Each experim …

Do your readers wait until the last minute to start their science project? Don’t worry, award-winning author Robert Gardner has everyone covered. Each experiment in this book follows the scientific m …

Award-winning author Robert Gardner comes to the rescue of busy students everywhere. Each experiment in this book follows the scientific method, and is designed to be completed in under an hour. Read …

How high is a skyscraper? How deep is a pond? How high is your school? There are so many things to measure in the world around you. The concepts introduced in this book will help you perform exciting …

Have you ever been weightless? Does your weight change when you sit or lie down? How do you weight air? There are many things, light and heavy in the world around you which you can measure. The conce …

What is the coolest place in your house? Why should you wear dark-colored clothing if you want to stay warm? Is your body temperature higher on warmer days than on cold days? This book lets you perfo …

How quickly does your hair grow? How long does it take to react to a command? Can you measure time with water? There are so many things to measure in the world around you. The concepts introduced in …

How fast can you run? How fast are you growing? How fast do you read? There are many things in the world around you that are moving fast! But how do you measure them? The ideas in this book will help …

With easy-to-find materials and simple steps to follow, these color experiments will educate and entertain young scientists. They will gain a deeper understanding of color theory by mixing colors and …

With these easy-to-follow experiments, budding scientists will explore the properties of light, including refraction, reflection, and how light travels. Readily accessible materials make this a go-to …

With clear text and easy-to-find supplies, these experiments invite readers to explore the scientific principles of sound, which include finding out what kinds of matter conduct sound, locating the s …

Easily accessible materials, step-by-step instructions, and fascinating subjects (such as birds, fish, and worms), make these simple and engaging experiments that examine behavior a must-do for any a …

Perfect for science fairs or sleepovers, this book will inspire young readers to learn about constellations, the Sun, and even the Moon through hands-on experiments that use easy-to-obtain materials …

Using easy-to-find supplies as well as simple language to explain scientific theories and experimental procedures, young readers with discover the intricacies of time, including how it is measured an …

Award-winning author Robert Gardner continues to create hands-on ways to engage young scientists and teach them the basic engineering, math, and science skills involved in engineering. From simple ma …

Is your reader a future doctor? Robert Gardner’s latest experiments book may be just the inspiration for a young scientist considering a career in medicine. The many experiments in this volume cover …

What do electricity, magnetism, space, energy, and matter have in common? They are all topics that interest physicists. If you have a budding professional scientist, then this book will introduce the …

The world is full of chemists, from flavor scientists in the food industry to researchers formulating new building materials. After reading about the types of jobs chemists have, students begin exper …

Award-winning author Robert Gardner continues to create hands-on ways to engage young scientists and teach them the basic math and science skills involved in meteorology and weather. Readers can buil …

Is your reader a future biologist? Robert Gardner’s latest experiments book may be just the inspiration for a young scientist considering a career in life science. The many experiments in this title …

What do physics, math, space, and the night sky have in common? They are all topics that interest astronomers. This book introduces budding scientists to hands-on experiments that may spark their int …

It has been said that every criminal leaves a trace. Forensic scientists have the exciting chance to find these traces, analyze them, and help solve crimes. The experiments in this book analyze evide …

Award-winning author Robert Gardner has been engaging young readers for decades. He continues to educate readers with simple hands-on activities that help kids understand earth science, including wha …

The hands-on experiments in this book, illustrated in color, will unlock the secrets of rocks and minerals, including how sedimentary rock is different from metamorphic rock, what is in soil, and wha …

Award-winning author Robert Gardner makes earth science fun. Using common materials found in the home or school, students can perform simple, hands-on experiments and find out what an aquifer is, if …

Using materials they can find in their home, students can start to learn the facts about our sun and moon, including how to get the time or direction by looking at the sun, the colors in sunlight, an …

Hands-on experiments are a great way to engage young scientists. Instead of simply reading facts, they will experience the science that is happening in front of their eyes! The simple experiments in …

Do the properties of metal change when heated? Why do some objects float in water while others sink? Can you measure the density of a gas? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, read …

Unlock the secrets of circuits, batteries, and magnets. Readers will learn all about current, static charges, motors, and more. All they need are some common household materials. If readers are inter …

Get kids interested in science while making toys and doing magic tricks with the unique experiments in this book. Make a "genie" in a bottle, a flame that jumps, a toy electric motor, and m …

Young scientists will explore fundamental chemical principles and learn about what happens when an acid and a base mix and which solids are good conductors of electricity. Many fun experiments are gr …

This book investigates the states of matter and the properties of solids, liquids and gasses. Some experiments detailed in the book include finding the mass and density of gases, making solids and li …

This book introduces an object’s center of gravity and the laws governing the collision of objects. It focuses on experiments related to speed, forces, balance, centers of gravity and friction. It al …

Do your readers wait until the last minute to start their science project? Don’t worry, award-winning author Robert Gardner has everyone covered. Most of these experiments about the desert biome can …

What is the volume of your bedroom? How much space does a ball of clay take up? Does water take up more space when it freezes? Everything around you has volume, or takes up space. The ideas in this b …

By doing the simple science projects in this book, young scientists will discover if air has weight, if one can make a cloud, and the reason the sky is blue. The experiments use materials found at ho …

“The unique story of a radio broadcasting pioneer and war correspondent, told with affection by his son.” —Firetrench   With the outbreak of World War II, Charles Gardner becam …

‘;The unique story of a radio broadcasting pioneer and war correspondent, told with affection by his son.’ Firetrench With the outbreak of World War II, Charles Gardner became one of the first BBC wa …

What does physics have to do with favorite sports? Readers will use baseball, basketball, football, and other sports to learn about the science behind sports; the Magnus effect, topspin and backspin, …

On December 7, 1941 the Japanese military launched a surprise attack on the American Naval base at Pearl Harbor. A reluctant nation was pushed into World War II by the surprise attack which killed th …

The Chicago Food Encyclopedia is a far-ranging portrait of an American culinary paradise. Hundreds of entries deliver all of the visionary restauranteurs, Michelin superstars, beloved haunts, and foo …