Jim Noonan

Professor Figgy’s Weather and Climate Science Lab for Kids provides 52 exciting projects and educational activities, both inside and outside the home, to explore the fascinating, ever-changing, and universal subject of weather.As champion of educational fun Jim Noonan (aka Professor Figgy) guides you through the topics of weather and climate through fun and easy activities, he also teaches the importance of affecting change in the world, through the lens of our climate’s uncertain future.With a foreword by DIY trailblazer Martha Stewart, this comprehensive, hands-on weather and climate learning resource collects captivating activities covering subjects such as: The AtmosphereSun & CloudsWind & RainSevere WeatherPollution & Climate ChangeEach experiment includes: Easy-to-find Tools & MaterialsSafety Tips & TricksStep-by-step How-To InstructionsThe Science Behind the FunAnd, a bit of a trivia—featuring people of interest, historical events, and facts and figures that ground the ideas in the real world and diversify the learning experienceThe popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.

Ryhdy oman elämäsi ilmastotieteilijäksi! 52 hauskaa tehtävää koko perheelle.Rakenna helpoista materiaaleista ilmanpainemittari, ilmankosteusmittari ja aurinkokeitin. Mittaa sateen happamuutta kaalimehusta tehdyllä testillä ja puhdista vettä auringon avulla. Kirjan ohjeilla voit tehdä itse sateenkaaria ja selvittää karkkitehtuurin avulla otsonin rakenteen.

life between naps is a humorous collection of stories and essays about a man and his ridiculous understanding of what it means to be a parent and husband. As a stay-at-home dad, Jim to tries to go with the flow, but when a urgent intestinal explosion is about to change the lives of everybody at the local grocery store, it gets a narrative unlike any you've heard before. His stories are light, funny and touch on the awkward experiences we all face: Gym memberships, doppelg ngers, whales, Costco, false bravado and the uncomfortable questions of puberty.