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Explore our home planet with this investigation into planet Earth. Following scientific and engineering practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of Earth and space concepts.
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"A new book of 50 bigger, bolder, next-level STEAM experiments for the whole family, including even more diverse science biographies and stories, from Emily Calandrelli, host of Netflix's Emily's Wonder Lab and author of the national bestseller Stay Curious and Keep Exploring." --
8) The Tinkering Workshop: Explore, Invent & Build with Everyday Materials; 100 Hands-On Steam Projects
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"A makerspace educator inspires kids to be creative with 100 inventive tinkering projects that illustrate the principles of science, encourage experimentation and discovery, and sharpen STEAM skills"--
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"This fun, activity-filled book is brimming with home experiments to help budding scientists aged 8-14 explore different projects. Using household items, combine science with art and craft, and make an erupting volcano, design rubber band planets, sail a soap-powered boat, and race car balloons ided by publisher.
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In The Science of Seeds: Why We Eat Maize, Wheat, Rice, and Potatoes with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids, readers aged 9 to 12 learn about how humans co-evolved alongside these foods. In this journey that spans continents and time periods, young scientists come to see these crops as the building blocks of the world as we know it. Focusing on the ever-changing relationship between humans and plants, we'll dive deep into the science of botany,...
11) Nature at risk
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"Examining the world's diverse habitats, how plants and animals adapt and how planetary ecosystems stay in balance, an activity-based primer explains the damaging risks of pollution and deforestation and what everyday kids can do to help"--
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"This activity book helps children to think like an inventor by introducing key engineering concepts in a highly visual and entertaining way. Through fun activities and Harriet Russells playful illustrations, it encourages readers to engage with new ideasand think about problems in a creative way. The book explores the six key aspects of engineering that are essential to any successful inventor: problem-finding, designing, making and testing, improving...
13) Science safety
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"Budding scientists need to be safe while experimenting. Simple text and accurate photographs describe safety rules to follow when doing science activities."--
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"Outdoor Science is designed to encourage children to be curious about the science of the natural world and to boost their scientific knowledge through an array of exciting outdoor experiments and activities. From plant growth, weather patterns and habitats, to stars and chemical reactions, children will take an active role in their learning by engaging with the many fun projects included in a fun and memorable way. More than just an educational...
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"Help kids go MAD FOR MATH! This series offers a fun approach to learning. Through storytelling and entertaining activities, kids will begin to grasp basic mathematical principles and gain enthusiasm about the world of numbers. Units of measurement can easily turn into obstacles for many students. These units require students to learn specific acronyms, and to understand the difference between units of measure such as length, capacity, or weight....
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"Dive into science with these fun outdoor experiments for children to do in their own surroundings.. Outdoor Activity Lab contains 25 amazing projects to inspire young scientists and outdoor enthusiasts, taking 9-12 year old's out of the house on a journey to better understand their world. Great photography, clear step-by-step instructions and attention to detail will make young scientists excited from the get-go. There is a clear 'How it works' explanation...
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Animals In Action is packed with scientific facts, experiments, and activities linked to the world of animals. It brings a lively, hands-on approach to practical STEM experiments. Children can find almost everything they need for the experiments around the home, and the materials and instructions are simply, safely, and clearly presented. Written by Sally Morgan, this STEM-focused book will show readers how to test a hamster's IQ with a home-made...
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