"There has been, and continues to be, an explosion of interest in developing new small science centers that is changing the world of museums. This handbook is designed to be a one-stop source for future and current centers, and anyone interested in the important roles these institutions play in their communities. With articles--all written by leaders in field--covering everything from administration, staffing, finance, marketing, exhibit ..."
"There has been, and continues to be, an explosion of interest in developing new small science centers that is changing the world of museums. This handbook is designed to be a one-stop source for future and current centers, and anyone interested in the important roles these institutions play in their communities. With articles--all written by leaders in field--covering everything from administration, staffing, finance, marketing, exhibit ..."
"We have settled on Thursday through Saturday afternoon hours because of a
requirement by the American Automobile Association (AAA) that to maintain a
listing in their Tour Book, an attraction must be open to the public for a minimum
of 12 hours per week. Since our AAA Tour Book listing is probably our most
effective publicity, bringing in a rather steady stream of families and touring
groups year-round, we make sure we meet their r ..."
Totally Bugs (Totally Books) by DennisSchatz, Peter Georgeson Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2013 by Silver Dolphin Books ISBN-13: 978-1-60710-787-3, ISBN: 1-60710-787-2
""Totally Bugs" is totally cool! Budding entomologists can get an up-close look at bug anatomies and learn all about their lives. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions to build five different bugs: a ladybug, a black ant, a stag beetle, a greenbottle fly, and an orb weaver spider. The world of insects and spiders comes to life as kids build each creature, then read along and learn fascinating facts about their lives and environments. ..."
"Explore the solar system, learn about life and conditions on other planets, and analyze examples of UFO sightings in this dynamic book. Totally Aliens probes the outer limits of the universe and gives kids a close encounter with "extraterrestrial beings." Kids are transported into spaceships descending into the atmosphere of three types of planets, high gravity, low gravity, and earth-like gravity, and create space creatures using mix-a ..."
"This fascinating 3-D presentation provides the reader with an in-depth, hands-on exploration of an awe-inspiring T. rex.In Uncover a T.Rex, a fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the most fearsome dinosaur that ever prowled the earth. This unique “model” can be deconstructed and rebuilt layer by layer, system by system, just by turning the page, so the reader can see how each part of the T. ..."
T. Rex Uncover the king of dinosaurs with each page! (Inside Out) by DennisSchatz Hardcover, 16 Pages, Published 2017 by Becker&Mayer! Kids ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-5533-6, ISBN: 0-7603-5533-9
"The Tyrannosaurus rex has long been hailed as the king of the dinosaurs, but what do scientists really know about this prehistoric creature? Inside Out: T. Rex shows you all the clues we've gathered!Inside Out: T. Rex offers clues to understanding the most compelling and mysterious dinosaur of them all. Loaded with awesome illustrations and captivating text, a die-cut model within the book’s pages will take you inside T. rex’s body to r ..."
"Get ready for the Great American Eclipse of 2017 with this charming and straight-forward story about how eclipses of the Sun and Moon occur. Includes activities using ordinary items to make models, and explores common questions. This illustrated book is a fun way to get young astronomers ready for August 2017, when millions of North Americans will have the rare chance to witness a solar eclipse. The book tells how two curious childre ..."
"A fascinating three-dimensional presentation provides the reader with an in-depth, hands-on exploration of an awe-inspiring T. rex.In Explore a T. Rex, a fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the most fearsome dinosaur that ever prowled the earth. This unique “model” can be deconstructed and rebuilt layer by layer, system by system, just by turning the page, so the reader can see how each pa ..."
"This is just the resource you need to get middle schoolers ready for August 21, 2017 the day when millions of North Americans will have the rare chance to witness a total solar eclipse. But the book s usefulness won t end when the eclipse does! Solar Science offers more than three dozen hands-on, inquiry-based activities on many fascinating aspects of solar astronomy. The activities cover the Sun s motions, space weather caused by the S ..."
"With "Totally Sea Creatures" young oceanographers get a close look at sea creatures' parts and how they connect together. The book includes easy, step-by-step instructions and the pieces to build five different creatures: an orca, a giant squid, a sea horse, a hammerhead shark, and a giant spider crab. The world beneath the sea comes to life as kids build each creature, then read along and learn fascinating facts about their lives and w ..."
Totally Dinosaurs (Totally Books) by DennisSchatz, Bob Greisen Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2013 by Silver Dolphin Books ISBN-13: 978-1-60710-785-9, ISBN: 1-60710-785-6
"Totally Dinosaurs is totally awesome! Budding archaeologists can get an up-close look at dinosaur fossils and learn all about the world of these ancient reptiles. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions to build five different skeletons: Apatosaurus, Stegosaurus, Velociraptor, Triceratops, and Tyrannosaurus rex. The world of dinosaurs is brought to life as kids construct each skeleton, then read along and learn fascinating facts about ..."
Dinosaurs (Stereobook) by DennisSchatz Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2009 by Chronicle Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8118-6466-4, ISBN: 0-8118-6466-9
"Stereobooks feature built-in stereo speakers, so readers feel surrounded by sound as they listen to the 15 action-packed scenes in each book. Dinosaurs presents prehistoric creatures bellowing, eating, fighting rivals, and more, with paleontologist-approved sounds and facts."
3-D Creations Ser. Animals 3-D Creations Kit : Paper Comes to Life as You Learn about Animals! by DennisSchatz Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2009 by Walter Foster Pub ISBN-13: 978-1-60058-569-2, ISBN: 1-60058-569-8
"SMARTLAB-Stars and Planets Kit. Young explorers will realize that what they can learn about the galaxy is as limitless as the night sky! Out-of-this-world discovery engages kids and brings the night sky to life. This kit includes an Out-Of-This-World Book; a solar system model with 21 snap-together pieces and planet label sticker sheet and a light-up planetarium with glow-in-the-dark star chart. Recommended for ages 8 and up. WARNING: C ..."
Stereobook Dinosaurs by DennisSchatz 32 Pages, Published 2009 ISBN-13: 978-1-60380-006-8, ISBN: 1-60380-006-9
World of Inventors Thomas Edison by DennisSchatz Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2009 by Silver Dolphin Books ISBN-13: 978-1-59223-894-1, ISBN: 1-59223-894-7
"Hardcover. Pub Date: 2009 Pages: 40 Publisher: Silver Dolphin With 1.093 patents to his name Thomas Edison has more than any other person in history - that's an Astonishing 13 patents for every year of his life! Though he claimed . I never did a day's work in all my life. there's no doubt that Edison was very busy. creating things we take for granted today: the electric lightbulb. recorded music. the stock ticker. and even motion-pictur ..."
Stereobook Vehicles by Ben Grossblatt, DennisSchatz Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2009 by Chronicle Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8118-6470-1, ISBN: 0-8118-6470-7
"Stereobooks feature built-in stereo speakers, so readers feel surrounded by sound as they listen to the 15 action-packed scenes in each book. Vehicles features a space shuttle blasting off and Formula One race cars zipping around a track."