Solid Start: 10 Fun Experiments With the States of Matter
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Learning about the states of matter is a crucial part of any physical science curriculum. In this title, readers learn about the states-but also make slime, race marbles, and find out how heavy air is! Each fun experiment or activity begins with an explanation of the science concept being shown in the project. Clear step-by-step instructions guide readers through the set up and execution of the experiment. Most projects also include additional ideas to expand on the project, and some are marked as a great place to start work on a science fair project.
Super STEAM: 10 Fun Experiments About Art and Music
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Art and music are often seen as separate from science, but there is a lot to learn when they are considered together: STEAM! Young scientists investigate chromatography, photography, tone, and how music is made with different objects in this super-fun book of experiments, presented by Scientific American. Each project is preceded by a Background section that explains the scientific concept that the experiment or activity is exploring. The clear instructions guide readers through the rest of the scientific method through gathering materials, setting up, performing the experiment, and examining the results.
Do the Math!: 10 Fun Projects Using Math
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
What do M&Ms have to do with geometry? What about probability and birthdays? In this engaging title presented by Scientific American, readers explore several math concepts through experiments and activities that fit right into the middle school STEM curriculum. Each project guides readers through gathering materials, set up, and execution of the project, as well as invites them to ask questions along the way to enhance understanding. Each project ends with an Observations and Results section to allow readers to clearly see what has happened. "Extras" show readers ways to expand the project further.
Go Green!: 10 Fun Experiments About the Environment
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
What could be more fun that cooking a pizza using the power of the sun? Investigating soil density, making your own cloud, and modeling ocean currents in your kitchen comes close! More than ever, understanding environmental science is a key part of being a good citizen of the world. This title presented by Scientific American dives makes learning about the environment engaging and interactive through incredible experiments and activities. Each project explains the scientific concept at work and includes clear step-by-step instructions, and many include science fair project ideas.
What a Zoo!: 10 Fun Experiments About Animals
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Many students' first introduction to science is learning about animals as a small child. Essential ideas of biology can be gleaned by understanding why some animals have blubber, how chicks breathe in their eggshells, biodiversity, and so much more! Experiments and activities in this title presented by Scientific American ask readers to investigate these ideas. Each project is preceded by an explanation about the concept explored in the following activity. Clear, step-by-step instructions guide readers through gathering materials, set up, and execution of the project.
Dive In!: 10 Fun Experiments Using Water
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Water molecules are amazing-and so is just plain water! In this book, young scientists investigate how water droplets can magnify, the magic of surface tension, and the effects of adding salt to water when potatoes are in it! Each of the 10 projects inclu
Out of This World: 10 Fun Experiments About Earth and Space Science
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Can you make your own black hole? What about a sea breeze in your kitchen? These questions and more Earth and space science queries are answered through doing the experiments in this book! From exploring meteorites to how sundials work, the experiments appeal to a variety of young scientists looking to test and expand their knowledge. Each experiment offers background information about a scientific concept and guides readers through a Scientific American project with step-by-step instructions and thoughtful questions. Science fair ideas and expansion opportunities engage students further.
Design & Build It
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Budding engineers, architects, and designers may wonder how modern advancements such as recycling centers and irrigation systems work. This intriguing title offers ten engaging projects that will help readers understand firsthand through their own imaginative designs. Each activity includes step-by-step directions and helpful illustrations that challenge readers to create a variety of devices, from a recycling sorting machine to a useful cell phone stand. Accessible text connects each activity to important engineering concepts, including defining a problem, doing research, and understanding material properties.
Get Building!
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Building a geodesic dome or suspension bridge model has never been more fun! In this book presented by Scientific American, budding engineers are challenged to take on achievable, engrossing projects involving classic engineering principles. Earthquake technology, energy, mechanics, gravity, and other scientific concepts are also included and thoroughly explained in the background section preceding each project. Expansion suggestions appear at the end of some projects in the book, making them perfect for science fairs and school projects. A concluding section outlining the scientific method connects this STEM volume to science curricula even more.
Light It Up!
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With the prevalence of artificial light in our modern daily lives, its many incredible forms can be taken for granted. This illuminating title will help readers understand the many remarkable properties of light through ten memorable hands-on activities. These include creating a rainbow and serving water that lights up using only household materials. Step-by-step instructions and vivid illustrations guide readers through each project, and accessible text connects each experiment to science curricula concepts including physics, light, reflection, and angles.
Human Biology: 10 Fun Experiments Investigating the Body
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
The human body is amazing! There are so many things to learn about it: How strong is hair? Does step length correlate with height? What does handedness mean? In this title presented by Scientific American, young scientists test these questions, among many others. Each experiment begins with an introduction to the scientific concept that will be tested. Then, materials, set up, and execution are clearly explained, as well as questions to ask along the way to think about what the experiment shows about human biology. Science fair ideas and other learning extension ideas are included in many projects too.
Holiday Science
Part of the Bring Science Home series
What better way to make celebrating a holiday more exciting than to incorporate an intriguing science experiment? This title features ten fun projects that can enhance nearly any time of year around a holiday, from creating ghoulish glow-in-the-dark water for Halloween to brewing green, bubbly soda around St. Patrick's Day. Step-by-step instructions and vivid illustrations guide students through each activity. Accessible text connects each activity to important curricula concepts such as food science, chemistry, and ultraviolet light.
Everyday Science: 10 Fun Experiments to Use in Daily Life
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Why are some memories more memorable than others? Why don't you hear when someone is talking to you sometimes? Can you tell how sour something is without tasting it? These questions and many more are answered for readers of this fun book of experiments, presented by Scientific American! Each of the 10 experiments in the book have clear, step-by-step instructions for completing them, supplemented by background information that highlights the science concepts at work. Whether looking for a science fair project idea or to have some fun with science at home, the projects in this volume are the perfect fit!
Science Party: 10 Fun Experiments for Students
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Goo, volcanoes, candy, fake blood-what more could young scientists want in a book of experiments? Presented by Scientific American, this volume celebrates the fun of biology, chemistry, and physics for some of the most fun experiments yet! Each engaging project begins with background information about the science concepts at work before clear, step-by-step instructions and thoughtful questions guide readers through the project and in making scientific observations. Science fair project ideas are found throughout, as well as an explanation of the scientific method.
Power Up!: 10 Fun Experiments About Energy
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
From static electricity to wind, there is energy all around us! In this book, young scientists can learn more about creating electricity using a lemon, how to block radio waves, and more, through each of the 10 projects. Each experiments includes a Backgr
Move It!
10 Fun Physical Science Projects with Vehicles
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Science and engineering have made the creation of many modern marvels possible. Readers will be intrigued to learn they can create their own impressive inventions at home with an understanding of key scientific and engineering concepts. This exciting title shows readers how with ten fun projects, including creating a toy car powered by wind and a two-stage balloon rocket. Each activity is made simple and straightforward with lively illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Accessible text reveals how each project connects to important STEM curricula concepts such as physics, energy, and Newton's laws.
Play It Cool: 10 Fun Experiments About Temperature
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Can you make a homemade thermometer? Do rubber bands behave differently at different temperatures? What's needed to make your own cooler? The answers to these questions-and many more having to do with temperature-are found through experimentation in this title presented by Scientific American. Each project presents the scientific background of the concept explored and then offers clear step-by-step instructions to complete the experiment or activity. Most projects have additional questions or ideas that allow readers to expand the project, including some that are a great way to start a science fair project.
Life Science: 10 Fun Projects About Biology
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Grow your own yogurt, understand how humidity affects our hair, and use candy to learn about hunting. Science has never been more fun! In each of the 10 biology-focused projects in this book, a Background section explains the science topic at work, materi
What a Reaction: 10 Fun Chemistry Experiments
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
How do diapers work? What's the best way to grow crystals? Chemistry can provide some pretty fantastic answers to these questions, and more, in this book of 10 experiments, presented by Scientific America. In each, a science concept is introduced, followed by a materials list, and step-by-step instructions for set up and execution of the experiment. Each experiment has a concluding section reviewing the results as well as extensions to the experiment or science fair project ideas. The book ends with a description of the scientific method and glossary.
Science in the Kitchen: 10 Fun Projects Using Food
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Combine fun in the kitchen with science in this book of 10 experiments and projects. From making pastry to understanding sweet and sour, the projects take on science topics readers encounter in their own homes! Each experiment includes a Background sectio
Let's Celebrate!: 10 Fun Experiments for the Holidays
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
What better way to celebrate the holidays than by doing themed activities! From baking cornbread for New Year's to creating a ghostly illusion for Halloween, the experiments and projects in this book are a great way for students to take science concepts f
Science in Action: 10 Fun Physics Projects
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Could a raft be powered only by soap? Is an empty bottle truly empty? What exactly is a paper squawker-and can you build one with household items? Physics is a science of action; it's the study of how energy and matter are affected by new conditions acting on them. This book, presented by Scientific American, explores many aspects of physics, from mass and balance to Boyle's law, all in language accessible for young scientists. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through each project while thoughtful questions and background and observations sections engage them further with the science concepts included.
Science Surprises: 10 Fun Experiments Using Chemistry
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Chemistry is often students' favorite science because so many cool concepts are included in the field. This book showcases some of the most fun ways to use chemistry. The projects' outcomes are so amazing, they might even seem like magic! Readers are invited to split water, make their own fireworks underwater, shine up a penny, and much more. Each project is preceded by an explanation of the chemistry concept shown in the experiment or activity. Certain projects are marked as a great starting place for a science fair project and the scientific method concludes the book.
Food Physics
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Kitchens can not only be a source of culinary inspiration, but also scientific discovery! Readers will learn how some of their favorite foods and recipes connect to important scientific concepts through the ten hands-on experiments featured in this engaging title. Step-by-step instructions enhanced with vivid illustrations guide readers through activities involving everything from making pepper "dance" to baking ice cream and crafting the perfect macaroni and cheese sauce. Explanatory text then reveals how these fun culinary activities involve vital scientific disciplines such as physics and chemistry.
Chemistry Magic
10 Fun Chemistry Experiments
Part of the Bring Science Home series
How can someone create toothpaste that looks large enough for an elephant, or make a drawing seem to float? While these feats may sound impossible, readers will learn how chemistry can make them happen with this intriguing title featuring ten hands-on activities. Step-by-step instructions and colorful illustrations guide readers through each experiment and achieve amazing results, such as an amazing foaming reaction and making candlelight jump. Key ideas are explained through accessible text and connect each project to topics such as chemistry, states of matter, and surface tension.
Body Science
Part of the Bring Science Home series
The human body is amazing, from its ability to heal to the special shape of body parts that help them do their job. In this book presented by Scientific American, young scientists tackle 10 experiments that teach them more about their bodies, including their how their blood flows, how the body breathes, and even the shape and size of their ears! Each experiment includes a background section explaining the science behind what readers are testing, a thorough materials list, and understandable instructions. Some projects offer expansion of the experiment, making them perfect for science fairs and school projects.
Mind Games
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
What concepts are behind the creation of cartoons and the ability to seemingly make a dot on a page disappear? Readers will learn the answers through the ten hands-on activities featured in this intriguing title. Each optical illusion is broken down using step-by-step instructions paired with helpful illustrations. Accessible text reveals the important scientific ideas behind each activity, such as the principles of human vision, perception, and light.
Think Outside the Box: 10 Fun Projects Using Engineering
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Budding engineers love to know how things work, how to take them apart and put them back together, and why certain designs work better than others. In this book, presented by Scientific American, students investigate many aspects of STEM, highlighting engineering concepts. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through each project, followed by science fair ideas and other extensions to most projects. A thorough explanation of the scientific method bridges science at home with science in the lab or classroom.
Dessert Chemistry: 10 Fun Projects Using Sweets
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
What could be better than learning about science and ending up with a sweet treat at the end? In this scrumptious title, young scientists investigate how to make their own marshmallows, ice cream, and candy, in addition to experimenting in making movie-ready candy glass, among other awesome projects. Each project includes an explanation of the scientific concept that will be shown in the experiment or activity and clear step-by-step instructions that guide readers through the project. An explanation of the scientific method and detailed glossary concludes the book.
Celebrate Botany!: 10 Fun Projects About Plants
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
There's so much to learn about plants, from seed growth and dispersal to capillary action and pigments in flowers. This book of projects presented by Scientific American invites young scientists to investigate these ideas botany and many more in engaging, curriculum-supporting experiments and activities. Each project introduces a scientific idea to readers before helping them set up and execute the experiment or activity using clear, step-by-step instructions. Questions along the way ask readers to consider their progress and what might happen next. Additional ideas to expand a project are shown, including science fair project ideas.
Get Moving!: 10 Fun Experiments About Sports and Movement
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Sports and other kinds of fun movement make us feel good and energized, and are great to do with friends and family. But they also have a lot of science involved if you look closely! In this title, readers explore what bouncing a ball, jumping rope, hula hoops, and throwing a baseball have to do with science. Each experiment or activity includes an explanation of the scientific concept to be tested, a list of materials, set up information, and a step-by-step guide to performing the experiment. "Extras" and science fair project ideas conclude most experiments as give students ideas for expanding each project.
Gravity's Pull
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Is it possible to collect water from the air? And how exactly do parachutes work? Readers will find out the answers to these pressing questions and others involving gravity with this intriguing title. Engaging hands-on experiments provide readers with a lasting understanding of this important natural force, while step-by-step instructions and vivid illustrations guide them through the process of completing each experiment. Explanatory text connects each activity to important concepts including physics, the states of matter, and weather.
Push and Pull: 10 Fun Experiments With Forces
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Do you want to make the best paper airplane? Or perhaps centripetal force and the idea that water can defy gravity excites you! This is the book for curious young physicists, ready to learn more about the world around them. Each of the 10 projects include
Sound Science
10 Fun Sound Experiments
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Music is a powerful force in our modern world. Aspiring sound engineers may wonder about the science that makes music possible. This intriguing title allows readers to understand music's invisible forces firsthand through engaging experiments, including creating a speaker from household materials and testing how sound works underwater. Colorful illustrations accompany step-by-step instructions for each sound-inspired project. Explanatory text connects each activity to important concepts such as physics, magnetism, biology, and sound waves.
Math in Action
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Love it or hate it, math is behind much of what makes today's modern world run smoothly. Readers will find out just how important math is to their everyday lives-and to important human advancements such as exploring Mars-with this intriguing title that features ten fun, math-powered activities. Step-by-step instructions and colorful illustrations will guide readers through activities including creating an obstacle course for a Mars rover and using a shadow to measure Earth's circumference. Carefully crafted text breaks down key mathematical curricula concepts including physics, angles, and energy.
Explore Physics: 10 Fun Physical Science Experiments
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Did you know friction is what causes glass to make that lovely clinking noise? In this book, readers learn what makes glasses "sing" and test out different sounds all while learning about the experimentation process and physics! Curious young scientists can try out this or any of the other nine experiments presented by Scientific American in this book to explore some amazing physical science concepts they may have encountered in class. Step-by-step instructions, thoughtful questions, and even experiment extras guide readers to fascinating results!
It's Mental
Part of the Bring Science Home series
The human mind is fascinatingly intricate and mysterious. Curious readers may wonder about the science behind some of the brain's remarkable abilities, such as storing memories and recognizing tastes. This exciting title reveals the brain's incredible workings through ten hands-on activities, including testing how our eyes influence what we taste and a memory game involving household items. Engaging illustrations and helpful step-by-step instructions guide readers through each activity, and explanatory text covers key ideas including the brain's abilities, cognition, and learning.
Cooking With Chemistry: 10 Fun Food Science Projects
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
Can you use science to make homemade slushies? Or the best soft-boiled egg? This book can help culinarily minded students do that and more-including make their own boba for bubble tea! Each experiment introduces a science concept, includes a materials list, and step-by-step instructions for set up and execution of the experiment. Questions throughout the experiment engage readers further with what's happening in the experiment, and a concluding section summarizes what students likely found out in their work. Most experiments included extension ideas and science fair ideas are clearly marked.
In Motion: 10 Fun Experiments Exploring Forces
by Scientific American Editors
Part of the Bring Science Home series
What are forces? These are the pushes and pulls on something that come from the world around them. Gravity, friction, lift, and drag are all forces explored in this title presented by Scientific American. Young scientists have a chance to test centripetal force using marbles, make a paper rocket, and examine how a hovercraft hovers, among other questions and ideas, in curriculum-supporting experiments and activities. Each includes a Background section that explains the scientific concept explored in the project as well as clear instructions on how to do it. Science fair ideas are included as well as an explanation of the scientific method.
Earth Science
10 Fun Earth Science Experiments
Part of the Bring Science Home series
The planet we call home is a fascinating place. Readers may wonder about the forces behind powerful natural events such as earthquakes and ocean waves. This intriguing title allows them to understand these concepts firsthand in a safe and controlled setting through multiple hands-on activities. These include creating a building from candy that can withstand earthquake forces and modeling ocean erosion using household items. Each title features step-by-step instructions, vivid illustrations, and accessible text that connects each project to important concepts such as geology, oceans, and earth science.