How fast is fast? : science projects with speed /

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by Gardner, Robert,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] , Split-second science project with speed. Authors: LaBaff, Tom,--illustrator. Series: Hot science experiments. Physical details: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Speed --Experiments. | Kinematics --Experiments. | Science projects. | Experiments. 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Glen Stewart Elementary School 531 GAR Available

"Originally published as Spilt-Second Science Projects with Speed: How Fast Does It Go? in 2003."

Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.

Speedometer readings -- An odometer and a clock -- Walking speeds -- Running speeds -- Animals: fast and slow -- Wind speeds by observation -- Wind speeds by meter -- Wind direction and velocity -- The speed of falling leaves -- Speed and parachutes -- Growth speed -- How fast do your fingernails grow? -- How fast do you read? -- Speed of melting -- Speed of dissolving -- Speed while falling -- Speed of a chemical reaction.

"Simple science experiments about measurement of speed using everyday items with many experiments that can be turned into science fair projects."--Provided by publisher.

K to grade 3.