This jam-packed collection of fun and simple science experiments for kids is perfect for the classroom or home. Stir up some sticky slime, build a solar system with rubber bands, power a speed boat using soap, and construct an erupting volcano, all with Home Activity Lab, which offers exciting experiments for budding scientists. Including a foreword by Professor Robert Winston, this stunning book includes 28 brilliant science projects using simple step-by-step instructions, everyday ingredients that can be found around the house, and amazing photography to guide you from start to finish. Each experiment describes the science behind the project, highlighting STEM facts with STEM icons pointing out the key science, technology, engineering, and math learning involved in each project. "Take it further" panels encourage young readers to experiment and take their projects to the next level, developing their independence, initiative, and creative thinking skills. Perfect for budding scientists and crafters, Home Activity Lab combines fun and learning with hand-on activities that build a solid understanding of STEM principles.

Children will enjoy this interesting book, which uses the principles of Makerspace to introduce them to how materials can be joined together to create one object with many individual pieces. Simple text describes how objects made of many pieces can be disassembled to make new objects, and how the properties of those objects can be observed. Readers are then provided with strategies to start their own creative projects using the ideas they have learned. Along the way, tips and helpful hints guide children on how to brainstorm and solve problems working as a team. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Kitchen Science is a collection of 30 STEM-themed activities for children, making use of everyday materials found in the kitchen. Forget about sterile laboratories and stuffy classrooms, there are oodles of awesome science experiments waiting to be done, right under your nose - in the kitchen! Learn about how microwaves work, why honeycomb is full of bubbles, how to make plastic out of milk and much more. With the added bonus of making some yummy treats as part of some experiments, what's not to love? Ideal for parents/carers who have experienced home-schooling fatigue and cupboard-raiding children who want to inject some practical fun into their learning, this book provides an accessible and stimulating way to explore STEM themes at home. Each experiment is accompanied by an illustrated explanation of the science behind it and how it works.

In Light and Shadows, children will unravel the secrets of science with simple experiments using easy-to-find ingredients. In this title in the Let's Experiment! series, children are accompanied by two characters: Professor Albert, who will teach them the scientific explanation behind each experiment; and Greg the Robot, who will guide them in their practice. They'll have a ton of fun learning what happens to light when it encounters different obstacles, how to build a periscope, how to create a rainbow, and much more! For each experiment, there is also a "mess-o-meter" for parents to know how messy the experiment can be, as well as the level of difficulty.

This informative book goes to great lengths to explain how scientists around the world use the metric system and related tools to help them compare, contrast, and analyze the measurement data they collect. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

This practical and innovative full-color book will show children science in a completely new light - and we're not just talking about optics! Inside you will find mind-blowing facts, genius science tricks, and awesome experiments to try. Readers will be ditching their preconceptions about physics, chemistry and biology, and sketching, writing, and drawing directly into the book. And if they make a mistake? That's just part of the fun!

"This engaging and accessible book explains how scientists use models to help them understand systems in the natural world. Readers learn about different kinds of models and discover the similarities and differences between models and the real objects and processes they represent. Readers are given several opportunities to create their own models."-- "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Make science come alive with 96 pages full of fun science experiments meant to encourage STEM learning, perfect for Kindergarten through second grade. Includes four pages of stickers! A strong educational foundation helps ensure a child is able to benefit from the learning opportunities available in today's kindergarten, first grade, and second grade classrooms. Help encourage your child's interest in STEM with this first science experiments book, which includes a dozen fun experiments for you to do together at home! Includes 96 pages of science experiments and 4 pages of stickers Aimed at children ages 5-7 Encourages interest in STEM topics. Easy experiments can be done at home with parent and child! Includes helpful parent tips throughout Bright, colorful pages blend photographs and illustrations to make this workbook one of the most eye-catching and engaging available Teacher approved! Scholastic Early Learners is a dedicated learning program that builds school skills from infancy through second grade. Created by experts and focused on reinforcing curriculum topics and current academic guidelines with kid-friendly activities, this educational line is the best partner in your child's learning journey. Scholastic Early Learners: The Most Trusted Name in Learning!

"We all learn about the world around us by making observations. Scientists are no exception! This intriguing title explains how scientists observe using their senses and tools. Readers will apply what they learn by making observations, comparing, sorting, and classifying."-- "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

"Scientists use different kinds of investigations depending on the questions they are trying to answer. Accessible text and child-centered examples guide readers as they learn to plan simple investigations based on fair tests to answer their own science questions."-- "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Scientists look for patterns to help them make predictions. This motivating title explores different patterns in the natural world, such as day and night and the changing seasons. Using their new knowledge, readers will act like scientists by identifying weather patterns and making predictions. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

"Science uses evidence in explaining the natural world. Using relatable, real-world examples, this informative book shows readers how to construct an argument with evidence to support a claim. Readers will act and think like scientists as they learn how to distinguish between fact and opinion, and use evidence and reasoning to evaluate the claims of others."-- "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Children ask questions to help them understand the world around them. This sense of wonder and curiosity is a trait shared by scientists. This fresh and thoughtful title encourages readers to embrace inquiry as they learn about the kinds of questions scientists ask and how they investigate to find answers. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.