experiments

"Welcome to Earth's atmosphere, where all weather happens! With . . . photos of Earth's wildest weather, easy at-home experiments, and fun activities, this is the only guide kids need on their journey of learning about precipitation, lightning, thunder, tornadoes, and so much more"--Back cover.

"Libby and her classmates are excited to welcome a new student into their classroom. When the ice cream for the welcome party melts, Libby is curious to see how the three states of matter can save the celebration. Experiment with Libby and find out!"--Publisher.

"Luckily for humanity, scientist Marie Curie applied her brilliant mind and indomitable spirit to expanding the frontiers of science, but what if she had instead drifted toward the darkness? At the cusp of between child- and adulthood, at the crossroads between science and superstition, a teen Marie Curie faces the factual and the fantastic in this . . . . collection of stories that inspire, delight, and ask the question: What if she had used her talents for diabolical purposes? Includes twenty short stories and poems by award-winning writers including Seanan McGuire, Scott Sigler, Jane Yolen, Alethea Kontis, and Jonathan Maberry, among others"--Provided by publisher.

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.

"Rainbows are fantastic displays in the sky. Aspiring scientists might spot one after a rain shower and wonder about the science that has made it form. This . . . title explains these important concepts and allows students to understand them firsthand through their own hands-on experiments! First students learn about key ideas of light and color with age-appropriate text that explains the color spectrum and reflections. Then explanatory text breaks down the scientific method that students use for their experiments. Each of the 11 activities features . . . illustrations that complement the step-by-step instructions. STEM concepts for each experiment are also provided, in addition to an explanation of the science that makes each possible--from creating a two-way mirror to trapping light"--Provided by publisher.

"When aspiring young scientists heat up one of their favorite meals or warm themselves by a campfire, they may wonder what invisible forces are at work. This . . . title will not only explain these forces but will also allow students to experience them! First . . . it explains key ideas of heat and energy, such as the three main ways heat travels. Then students are challenged to think like a scientist as they learn about the scientific method. Through this viewpoint, readers are then guided through 11 . . . experiments that range from a conductor contest to making ice cream in a bag at room temperature! Each activity features . . . illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and an explanation of important STEM concepts"--Provided by publisher.

"A future engineer may gaze up at an airplane soaring high above and wonder about the forces that keep it in flight. This . . . title will not only help young readers understand these forces, but also experience them firsthand in a safe setting! It begins by breaking down Newton's laws of motion. Then students learn to take on the mindset of a scientist for their experiments with an explanation of the scientific method. Illustrations and . . . step-by-step instructions then guide students through 11 experiments. These include creating a balloon-powered jet boat and a human gyroscope! Each experiment also features a description of the science that makes it possible"--Provided by publisher.

"While electricity and magnetism may seem like magic, there are concrete scientific ideas behind both that have allowed them to shape our modern world . . . breaks down key ideas including the movement of electrons and electromagnetism . . . challenges readers to analyze these concepts from the viewpoint of a scientist using the scientific method and hands-on experiments. Each activity features a list of needed items that include everyday materials, easy-to-follow instructions with . . . illustrations, and . . . text that explains the STEM ideas behind the results of each experiment"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the story behind the historic race to the moon, from the perspective of the Americans who lived it; the astronauts and their families, the controllers and engineers, and the technicians and politicians who made the impossible possible.

"Take a look at the many ways that teams use STEAM to solve problems. From developing smartphones to creating images of black holes, there's nothing teams can't do when they work together!"--Provided by publisher.