Science Tunnel: An Exhibition of the Max Planck Society

A fascinating trip into the future of scientific discovery at the South Florida Science Museum, Jan. 16 - March 29.

BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR KIDS:

Understanding Science for Kids

• Hakim, Joy. “Aristotle Leads the Way.” Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Books, 2004. (Grades 8 & up)
  J 509 HAK

• Hammond, Richard. “Can You Feel the Force?” New York: DK Publishing, 2006. (Grades 5-8)
  J 530 HAM

The Microscopic World

• Morgan, Sally. “From Greek Atoms to Quarks: Discovering Atoms.” Chicago: Heinemann Library, 2007. (Grades 6-9)
  J 530 MOR

• Oxlade, Chris. “Atoms.” Chicago: Heinemann Library, 2007. (Grades 6-8)
  J 539.7 OXL

The Amazing Human Body

• Johnson, Rebecca. “Amazing DNA.” Minneapolis: Millbrook Press, 2008. (Grades 3-5)
  J 572.86 JOH

• Parker, Steve. “Brain, Nerves, and Senses.” Milwaukee, Wis.: Gareth Stevens Pub., 2005. (Grades 6-9)
  J 612.8 PAR

• Sloan, Christopher. “The Human Story: Our Evolution from Prehistoric Ancestors to Today.” Washington, D.C.: National Geographic, 2004. (Grades 5-9)
  J 599.938 SLO

Technologies of the Future

• Fridell, Ron. “Genetic Engineering.” Minneapolis: Lerner, 2006. (Grades 4-6)
  J 660.65 FRI

• Johnson, Rebecca. “Nanotechnology.” Minneapolis: Lerner, 2006. (Grades 5-8)
  J 620.5 JOH

• Rooney, Anne. “Computers: Faster, Smaller, and Smarter.” Chicago: Heinemann Library, 2006. (Grades 6-9)
  J 004 ROO

Planet Earth

• Biskup, Agnieszka. “Understanding Global Warming with Max Axiom, Super Scientist.” Mankato, Minn.: Capstone Press, 2008. (Grades 3-4)
  J 363.73874 BIS

• Morgan, Sally. “From Windmills to Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Discovering Alternative Energy.” Chicago: Heinemann Library, 2007. (Grades 6-9)
  J 621.042 MOR

• Pettigrew, Mark. “Planet Earth.” Mankato, Minn.: Stargazer Books, 2005. (Grades 4-6)
  J 551 PET

Our Solar System and Beyond

• Aguilar, David. “11 Planets: A New View of the Solar System.” Washington D.C.: National Geographic, 2008. (Grades 4-6)
  J 523.2

• DeCristofano, Carolyn Cinami. “Big Bang: The Tongue-Tickling Tale of a Speck that Became Spectacular.” Watertown, Mass.: Charlesbridge, 2005. (Grades 4–6)
  J 523.18 DEC

• Garlick, Mark. “Atlas of the Universe.” New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2008. (Grades 5-7)
  J 520 GAR

Scientists Who Changed the World

• Hakim, Joy. “Einstein Adds a New Dimension.” Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Books, 2007. (Grades 9 & up)
  J 509 HAK

• Steele, Philip. “Isaac Newton: The Scientist Who Changed Everything.” Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society, 2007. (Grades 6-9)
  J BIO NEWTON

• Yannuzzi, Della. “Gregor Mendel: Genetics Pioneer.” New York: Franklin Watts, 2004. (Grades 3-6)
  J BIO MENDEL

Web Sites

• The Space Place sponsored by NASA.
  

• BAM! Body and Mind sponsored by the Center for Disease Control.
  

• National Geographic Kids sponsored by National Geographic.
  

Posted: 01/08/08