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Science Magic Tricks for Kids

50 Amazing Experiments That Explode, Change Color, Glow, and More!
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Science Magic Tricks for Kids by Kathy Gendreau invites children aged 8–12 to explore the wonder where science meets magic. This engaging book features 50 hands-on experiments that double as magic tricks, using simple household items. Kids can learn to make flames jump from candle to candle, create clouds in bottles, and defy gravity with clever water tricks. Each experiment includes clear, step-by-step instructions, photos, and scientific explanations, helping young magicians build confidence in their understanding of science.
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Ideal for young readers aged 8 to 12 who are curious about science and enjoy performing magic tricks. Perfect for budding scientists, classroom activities, or family fun that combines entertainment with learning.

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Is it magic? Or is it science? Amaze family and friends with these 50 science experiments designed to work as magic tricks!

Make a flame jump from candle to candle, create a cloud in a bottle, and keep water from pouring out of an upside-down container in this exciting science book for kids! Young magicians will thrill to these age-appropriate tricks—and gain confidence in their scientific knowledge and abilities at the same time.

Science Magic Tricks for Kids features:

  • 50 magic tricks based on science for kids ages 8−12 using common household materials
  • A new way of learning science, with clear explanations of the scientific principles behind the magic
  • Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and a helpful photo for every trick
  • Detailed directions for putting on a spectacular magic show
  • "Ask the Audience" questions that help kids involve their audience (and learn the science before the performance)
  • "Run with It!" sections that suggest ways to try each trick with different materials and instructions—how will the results of the trick change?

Written by the owner and founder of STEAMboat Studio, a children's education centre dedicated to bringing fun, hands-on, STEAM-focused learning experiences to students of all ages, Science Magic Tricks for Kids is the perfect science book for budding scientists and magicians.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593690253

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Z Kids

Contributors:

  • Photographs by Nancy Cho

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Kathy Gendreau is the owner and founder of STEAMboat Studio, a children's education center in Maple Valley, Washington, dedicated to bringing fun, hands-on, STEAM-focused learning experiences to students of all ages. Since founding STEAMboat Studio in 2014, Kathy and her team have created and delivered art, science, engineering, and technology programs to thousands of children through in-person classes, videos, online lessons, assemblies, school and community events, and classroom curricula.

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