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Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Explore
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Learn about chemistry, physics, biology and more while performing fun and hilarious pranks with this unique book from the #1 bestselling science author for kids! What's more fun than a practical joke? A SCIENTIFIC practical joke! Your friends and family might be annoyed at first...until they realize they're learning about science too! Written by a quantum physicist and two science teachers, Pranklab shows kids how they can use everyday household...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Air and water are found all around us. Readers will see how fun it is to work with them in this step-by-step instructional guide to experiments with air and water! Readers are treated to a lesson in the properties of each substance, then asked to apply their knowledge through fun, hands-on experiments. Each experiment comes with detailed, numbered instructions and photos, and a question-and-answer feature on each spread answers questions that may...
Author
Publisher
Falcon, an imprint of Globe Pequot
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Nature is filled with animals. Whether you go exploring in your own backyard or like to climb mountaintops, you're sure to encounter birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and all kinds of amazing mammals along the way. But did you know that a queen bee can lay up to 1,000 eggs in a day? Or that huge, dinosaur-like dragonflies used to exist? Organized in a see, learn, do format, The Kids' Ultimate Animal Adventure Book first lays the groundwork...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rockport Publishers, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The Zoom, Fly, Bolt, Blast STEAM Handbook gives parents and kids ages 6 to 10 a selection of 18 engaging projects to build together. And when they're finished, they'll have personalized creations that fly, race, and blast off! Make an automaton, a pneumatic machine, a suspension bridge, a flexible hand, a crash-test car, a (working) vacuum cleaner, and a dozen more ingenious, kid-tested projects."-- provided by publisher.
Publisher
Racehorse for Young Readers, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"This dynamic, fun-packed book includes more than 50 exciting experiments for kids to learn and grow their knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and math. Each experiment is accompanied by clear instructions and step-by-step photography. The experiments span topics such as light, sound, heat, plants, electricity, magnetism, and other concepts that play an important role in understanding our world. Make a volcano using everyday household materials....
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Ever wanted to move things without touching them like a Jedi can? Or grow your own kyber crystal? Or maybe explode a balloon with a beam of energy, just like the Death Star? Now you can! With 20 amazing projects, Star Wars" Maker Lab teaches your budding Padawan how to become a Master of science, in both the real world and the Star Wars galaxy. Using clear step-by-step instructions, the book guides home scientists and makers through each exciting...
Author
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Build your way through thirty fantastic STEM experiments, brick by brick! Fun projects that are perfect for fans of LEGO Masters and science subjects! Does your young scientist love LEGOs? Then this is the book for them! Contained within these pages is an assortment of experiments and activities to teach your child all about Science and STEM subjects using LEGO bricks. n Brick Science, various aspects of STEM will be introduced to your creative learner...
Author
Publisher
Cico Kidz
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Young slimers will delight in this book of 30 gorgeously gooey tried-and-tested recipes to make at home. Kids have gone crazy for slime! They can't get enough of it and there's huge kudos in being able to make your own. In Super Slime! Susan Akass offers a brilliant variety of safe homemade recipes including fluffy, glow-in-the-dark, crunchy, rainbow glitter, and starburst slime. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and vibrant photos of...
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Kids love to be grossed out. And now the doyenne of disgusting, Joy Masoff, lets kids get their hands dirty--really dirty--with 114 interactive ick-speriments and ick-tivities that delve into the science behind everything disgusting. Its this A-Z compendium, kids can stage an Ooze Olympics to demonstrate viscosity. Observe how fungi grow by making a Mold Zoo"--
92) Science is magic
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Join comedian and author Steve Mould to find out the scientific secrets behind amazing magic tricks. Learn how to bend water with a balloon, how to create ghosts with mirrors, and how to turn water into juice! Packed with optical illusions, pranks, and fun facts, this book is a must-have for any aspiring scientist or magician. (And the two aren't as different as you might think!)"-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Quarry Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Prepare to cozy up with spiders, centipedes, butterflies, and bees, to name just a few! In Bug Lab for Kids, Mississippi State University associate professor, extension entomologist (bug expert), and educator John W. Guyton shares his knowledge and excitement about all things beautiful, creepy, and crawly. Every chapter is bursting with photos, illustrations, fascinating facts and fun activities--including experiments, hunt-and-catch and citizen...
94) Super slime
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
The amazing slime recipes in this book are sometimes gross, sometimes sparkly, sometimes smelly, but ALWAYS loads of fun. More than 30 innovative recipes, using inexpensive, accessible, and safe ingredients, will teach you everything you need to know about how to make slime. Customize incredible Halloween and Christmas-themed slime, set off a slime avalanche, and create slime from unexpected everyday ingredients such as banana, ketchup, an egg, and...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Science educator, TV host, and New York Times bestselling author Bill Nye is on a mission to help kids understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Featuring a range of subjects-physics, chemistry, geology, biology, astronomy, global warming, and more-this profusely illustrated book covers the basic principles of each science, key discoveries, recent revolutionary advances, and the problems that science still needs to solve for...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Are you ready to do some detective work? In this book you'll crime-solve your way through some seriously puzzling made-up mysteries to explore the field of Forensic Science-the study of evidence to help solve crimes. You'll analyze stains on a computer keyboard, dust for fingerprints, examine bite marks, dig up evidence, and much, much more. Then you'll use what you've learned to ID the suspect. Think you have what it takes to crack the case?" --...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Keep your siblings out of your room with a brilliant bedroom alarm, power a propellor motorboat, make a thermoelectric phone charger, build a set of speakers, and construct a crane by following step-by-step instructions and using affordable equipment. Tech Lab will engage budding scientists and engineers as they experiment, invent, trial, and test technology, electronics, and mechanics at home. Simple steps with clear photographs take readers through...
Author
Publisher
Scarletta Kids
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
"These simple science activities will have young kids searching the house for everyday items to learn about temperature, pressure, water, air, heat, and plants! Each easy and fun activity includes how-to photos, simple instructions, short explanations, and introduces beginning math principles. With tips and extra information to extend the scientific experience, this book will get kids thinking like scientists in no time at all! Book includes: supply...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second Books, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"You can conduct a science experiment - and it's easier than you think! Reed's moms are about to leave for a summer trip, and Reed can't wait to spend the next week playing online games and making videos with his friends. But after a year of suffering science grades, Reed's parents have called for backup - his big sister, Olive. She's planned a jam-packed week of hands-on experiments, and, bit by bit, he has to admit that science can be kind of cool...
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