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"Have you ever wished you could cast a real spell with the wave of a magic wand? Have you ever wanted to mix a real color-changing potion? Now kids can perform magical feats with a few simple ingredients and a little help from science. Written by biochemist Cara Florance, Science Spells is the perfect way to engage kids while teaching them about science. Each experiment includes simple instructions, diagrams to follow along with, and an explanation...

"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"--

Explore the fascinating world of science and technology with American Girl characters as they show how science can explain the wonders of the everyday world. Covering nature, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and more, this book contains more than 50 inspiring project ideas. Full color.

"This beautifully designed full-color book is filled with science experiments that can be done at home, using the everyday items found in the kitchen with ingredients that cost no more than $5.00! From candy crystals and foamsicles to straw rockets and sticky ice, the experiments demonstrate serious scientific principles in a fun and exciting way, whether for school science fairs, or family fun at home. Written by Michelle Dickinson, a scientist whos...

"With more than 100 experiments, Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments lives up to its name! Featuring brand new experiments, such as making slime to better understand chemistry, and creating safe explosions to better understand physics, and updated experiments from some of her most popular books, Janice VanCleave is bringing her trusted learning approach to science to today's students. Students will love the full color spreads and fun...

Where does garbage go? How does it break down? What are the challenges of dealing with so much waste? What can we do decrease the amount of stuff we are throwing away? Garbage explores questions like these while encouraging kids to think about the choices they make that generate garbage in the first place. In this book, kids discover the science of garbology, the fascinating world of midden excavation, and learn about different rubbish warriors who...

"This fun, fact-filled book is brimming with exciting outdoor experiments to help budding astronomers aged 9+ explore the secrets of space. Using household items, combine astronomy with art and craft by launching your own rocket, build a moon lander to learn how astronauts touch down safely on the moon's surface, and make a pinhole camera to observe a solar eclipse. Packed with photography, easy-to-follow instructions, and attention to detail, Space...

Amaze your friends and take your next steps in STEM with these weird and wonderful experiments all about the physics of electricity. You don't need any special equipment to get started. Everything has been tried and tested. There are clear step-by-step instructions that shine a light on electrons and electronics. Sparky, scientific fun!

Biodiversity: Explore the Diversity of Life on Earth with Science Activities for Kids introduces middle schoolers to the evolution of life on Earth, beginning with the first single-celled organisms that emerged 3.8 billion years ago to the complex, multi-celled organisms that exist today and make up the tree of life. Biodiversity is found everywhere on the planet--on land, in the water, and even in extreme environments such as ice and volcanoes. Biodiversity...