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 12
Join 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'mores
Creating an active rain cloud in a jar
Using static electricity created with a balloon to power a light bulb
Growing your own vegetables--from scraps!
Investigating the forces that make an object sink or float
And so much more!
Bursting with more than 200 color photos and incredible facts, this
sturdy hard cover is the perfect gift for any aspiring biologist,
chemist, physicist, engineer, and mathematician!