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Science and nature books for middle schoolers

Tired of the dry, academic tomes that purport to teach science? GreatSchools rounds out our grade-by-grade recommendations for science and nature books with this excellent, irrevent collection by artist Simon Basher, plus topical picks on the environment and global warming.

Sparking Your Child's Interest in Science

Links and reference to programs, learning institutions and internships for middle-and high-school science students.

Science experiment: create a circulatory system

Design a mock circulatory system that can distribute water to five “cells” in your body in less than 30 seconds!

Decoding America's math and science scores

Where does your child fit into the global picture of education? (And should you care?)

What is your child learning in science?

For a solid foundation in science, your child needs to learn essential skills. Find out if she's on track with our grade-by-grade guide.

What do Wii remotes have to do with science? Ask these sixth graders.

What do Wii remotes have to do with science? Ask these sixth graders, who are making roller coasters and balloon-powered cars and conducting experiments.

Top summer learning activities for middle schoolers

Keep your sixth-, seventh-, or eighth-grader sharp all summer with fun brain boosters.

Extreme Makeover: Green Schools Edition

Put an environmental spin on your kids' education with these eco-friendly tips for schools.

Putting the "fun" in "fungus"

Encourage your child to develop skills of observation with this moldy experiment.

10 Mindful Minutes

Goldie Hawn's new parenting book tackles the task of teaching EQ to children.

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