A summer in Tarrytown, New York, is a lot of fun for ten-year-old Sheila even though her friends make her face up to some self-truths she does not want to admit.

Describes the history of bridges, the various kinds, and how they are constructed.

Explores how soft drinks are made, with experiments and activities that demonstrate the scientific principles involved.

Suggested activities explore how mirrors work and how they demonstrate the properties of light.

Traces the origin or invention of 28 common, everyday items, such as shopping carts, jigsaw puzzles, frozen foods, zippers, safety pins, vacuum cleaners, and rubber bands.

Explains how to write an effective book report, covering such aspects as choosing the book, thinking while reading, writing a first draft, and preparing the final draft, and suggests easy extras and tips for oral presentations.