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Awesome Science Experiments for Kids

100+ Fun STEM / STEAM Projects and Why They Work
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Awesome Science Experiments for Kids by Crystal Chatterton is a practical guide filled with engaging and educational science experiments designed for children. Through simple instructions and accessible language, it provides young readers with hands-on activities that explore various scientific concepts, encouraging critical thinking and a love for science without the need for advanced equipment. Ideal for curious minds, it offers a fun and interactive way to learn about the world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a fun and interactive way to teach children about science through hands-on activities. With engaging experiments that are safe and easy to conduct at home, it encourages young learners to explore scientific concepts and nurture their curiosity about the world.

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The ultimate Christmas gift for young science lovers! Full of 100+ hands-on projects to get kids ages 5 to 10 excited about science. As kids grow older, they become more curious about the world around them, often asking, "How does this work?" Awesome Science Experiments for Kids teaches young brains the nuts and bolts of the scientific method using fun, hands-on experiments designed to show kids how to hypothesize, experiment, and then record their findings. With awesome projects like a Fizzy Rocket, Magnet-Powered Car, and Pencil Sundial, kids will have a blast learning to build, design, and think critically-while getting inspired to interact with the world around them and make their own discoveries. Awesome Science Experiments for Kids includes- 100+ STEAM EXPERIMENTS- Each activity includes an explanation of the processes in play, so kids can understand how and why each project works. EASY-TO-FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS- Step-by-step experiments simplify engineering to guide kids and make the STEM experiments and art projects clear and simple to do. COLORFUL PHOTOS- Refer to real-life photos that show experiments and many of the common household materials they use, as well as some of the final results! From learning how quicksand works to turning a lemon into a battery, these experiments teach budding STEAM kids how cool it is to be curious.

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  • Awesome Science Experiments for Kids
    The ultimate Christmas gift for young science lovers! Full of 100+ hands-on projects to get kids ages 5 to 10 excited about science. As kids grow older, they become more curious about the world around them, often asking, "How does this work?" Awesome Science Experiments for Kids teaches young brains the nuts and bolts of the scientific method using fun,...
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  • Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids
    Give the gift of creativity and curiosity with fun engineering activities for kids ages 5 to 10. Watch your child's eyes light up as they get excited about engineering, learn how things work, and have tons of fun. Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids is packed with more than 50 fascinating STEAM exercises, complete with step-by-step instructions, colourful pictures, and simple...
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Awesome Science Experiments for Kids is highly praised for its engaging collection of experiments suitable for both children and adults. The book is commended for its clear instructions and valuable insights into scientific phenomena, making it a great resource for fostering curiosity and understanding. Educators and parents appreciate its ease of use, comprehensive materials lists, and the way it makes even complex science accessible to all experience levels.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781939754660

Publisher: Callisto Media Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 March 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Callisto Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 929g

Pages: 254

About the Author

CRYSTAL CHATTERTON is an educator, a chemist, and a stay-at-home mom. Her blog, The Science Kiddo, grew from her eagerness to find exciting ways to introduce her son to science. Since that time, she has made it her mission to help kids fall in love with science. She lives in Portland, Oregon, where she homeschools her three children.

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