This book presents simple experiments demonstrating the basic scientific principles of air.

Offers a variety of simple experiments that reveal what air can do.

Presents simple activities and experiments that demonstrate the properties of air by observing the presence of air and the pressure it exerts.

Provides instructions for making or using windmills, pinwheels, kites, and other devices that need air to set them in motion.

Examines flight, propulsion, and power and applies basic principles of aerodynamics to explore and experiment with the properties of air.

Provides instructions for a variety of projects that demonstrate the properties and uses of air.

"Air and water are everywhere, playing a crucial role in human survival, and the survival of most of the planet. For a young scientist, understanding these integral parts of our world is the first step to understanding larger scientific concepts. From a hands-on approach to water surface tension to understanding air pressure, young readers will discover how both air and water work. Instructions and informative fact boxes help young readers to effectively...