Book details
Good Housekeeping Amazing Science: 83 Hands-on S.T.E.A.M Experiments for Curious Kids!
Description
Awesome S.T.E.A.M.-based science experiments you can do right at home with easy-to-find materials designed for maximum enjoyment, learning, and discovery for kids ages 8 to 12Join the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute Labs and explore the science you interact with every day. Using the scientific method, you'll tap into your own super-powers of logic and deduction to go on a science adventure.The engaging experiments exemplify core concepts and range from quick and simple to the more complex. Each one includes clear step-by-step instructions and color photos that demonstrate the process and end result. Plus, secondary experiments encourage young readers to build on what they've discovered. A "Mystery Solved!" explanation of the science at work helps your budding scientist understand the outcomes of each experiment.These super-fun, hands-on experiments include:Building a solar oven and making s'moresCreating an active rain cloud in a jarUsing static electricity created with a balloon to power a light bulbGrowing your own vegetables-from scraps! Investigating the forces that make an object sink or floatAnd so much more! Bursting with more than 200 color photos and incredible facts, this sturdy hard cover is the perfect classroom resource or gift for any aspiring biologist, chemist, physicist, engineer, and mathematician!
Age
7-10
Text complexity
beginner
Length
160 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Encourages Active Learning: The book provides 83 hands-on experiments that engage children in active learning, fostering curiosity and a love for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).
- Develops Critical Thinking: By working through the experiments, children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they hypothesize, test, and observe the outcomes of their scientific explorations.
- Family Bonding: 'Good Housekeeping Amazing Science' offers activities that families can do together, promoting quality time and cooperative learning, while also making science fun and accessible for kids of all ages.
- Educational and Entertaining: Authored by Aubre Andrus, the book is designed to be both educational and entertaining, ensuring that children remain engaged and excited about learning new concepts in a hands-on and interactive way.