Some scientific concepts seem like a mystery, but this innovative volume is sure to shed light on even the most puzzling experiments. Simple step-by-step instructions and closely-correlated illustrations make it easy for readers of many ages and levels to follow along with each activity. A simple ranking system also allows readers to choose the experiments that best correspond to their skill level. Attention-grabbing sidebars and fact boxes provide...

"Describes where materials come from, properties of various materials, and why certain materials are used to make things. Includes experiments"--Provided by publisher.

Features different science projects, including turning a penny green, making salt disappear and reappear, and making butter.

Young readers can turbo-charge their science skills with this mind-expanding book, jam-packed with over 50 awesome science experiments! These eye-opening tricks will introduce children to the miraculous world of biology, chemistry and physics, including forces, optics, acoustics and more. Every experiment is set out in clear, step-by-step instructions with hilarious cartoon artworks and includes a breakdown of the scientific principles behind it. Experiments...

Winter can usher in different kinds of weather to different parts of the world. Some may love the activities snow and ice bring, while others barely recognize a difference in the weather. This entertaining volume provides answers to the winter-related queries many have about the season. Readers will delight in not only discovering facts about winter but also learning while completing seasonal crafts. Each activity is presented with easy-to-follow...

Spring is the season of new beginnings. Green leaves grow on trees, flowers pop up from snowy ground, and rainbows can sometimes be glimpsed after spring showers. This motivating volume uses crafts to teach about the scientific concepts connected to the season. Readers will follow easy-to-understand steps to complete each activity, using readily available materials. Sidebars offer more about the science information behind the crafts, including facts...

Autumn is a cozy, attention-grabbing season in many parts of the world. Brightly colored trees, leaf-pile jumping, pumpkin and apple picking-these are many people's favorite activities of the season. Learning what's happening in nature to cause autumnal changes is a great way to connect the season with key STEAM concepts. This engaging volume offers clever crafts as a way to discover the science behind the season. Accessible and achievable activities,...

Energy comes in many forms-including sound, heat, electricity, and light-and is perpetually at work all around us. As the inquisitive scientists in this book, readers will come to recognize some key characteristics of energy. Measuring the speed of sound, investigating reflection and refraction, and examining static electricity are a few of the experiments young scientists will undertake, with the help of boxed instructions and bright illustrations....

Genuine scientists test their theories through experiments, using the results to uncover truly amazing discoveries. In this beneficial STEM-based book, readers are the scientists diving into experiments about forces such as gravity, friction, and magnetism. They'll use easy-to-find materials such as balloons, erasers, and rulers to perform step-by-step experiments, learning more about forces at work in the world all around them. A summary of each...