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Aspiring young ecologists will discover an amazing group of role
models and memorable experiments in Ecology for Kids, the fifth
book in The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series. This engaging guide
offers a series of snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work
with ecology. Each lab tells the story of a scientist along with
some background about the importance of their work, and a
description of where it is still being used or reflected in today's
world. A step-by-step illustrated experiment paired with each story
offers kids a hands-on opportunity for exploring concepts the
scientists pursued, or are working on today. Experiments range from
very simple projects using materials you probably already have on
hand, to more complicated ones that may require a few inexpensive
items you can purchase online. Just a few of the incredible people
and scientific concepts you'll explore: Eunice Newton Foote (b.
1819) See how carbon dioxides trap heat George Washington Carver
(b. 1864) Grow beans and study soil conditions Rachel Carson (b.
1907) Test the water clarity from local ponds, lakes, or steams E.
O. Wilson (b. 1929) Observe insects in their natural habitats With
this fascinating, hands-on exploration of the history of ecology,
inspire the next generation of great scientists. Dig into even more
incredible science history from The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series
with: Chemistry for Kids, Biology for Kids, Physics for Kids, and
Math for Kids.
With Sheet Pan Science, contain the mess and let the fun overflow
with 25 safe, easy physics, biology, and chemistry projects. Each
project in the book contains simple instructions,
easy-to-understand science explanations, and step-by-step
photographic guides. While a stovetop or freezer may occasionally
be required, most steps of the experiments can be performed
directly on a rimmed baking sheet. Messy play is important for
young learners. Mixing colors, creating bubbly chemical reactions,
and playing with goo are visual and tactile experiences that create
strong memory pathways. In addition to allowing kids to explore and
hone problem-solving skills, science experimentation encourages
curiosity and engages a sense of wonder. A sheet pan and a few
simple ingredients will instantly transform any kitchen countertop
into a laboratory bench filled with fizzy fun. The projects in
Sheet Pan Science cater to a wide range of interests. While some
kids love getting their hands into cornstarch goo, others will
enjoy creating colorful tie-dye milk. Using a lemon, aspiring
geologists can test rock collections to see whether they contain
limestone. Art lovers may gravitate towards fabric dying and leaf
prints, while budding chefs can play with edible experiments. Ice
Globe create a colorful explosion of carbon dioxide gas foaming
from hollow frozen spheres. Engage your child with hours of science
fun and learning.
Show your little ones the ways of the Force, and the kitchen, with
this cookbook filled with fun, simple, and delicious recipes for
young Jedi! Let young chefs discover a galaxy of flavor with Star
Wars: The Padawan Cookbook, the ultimate children's guide to
cooking with Star Wars! This comprehensive cookbook contains a
variety of Star Wars-themed dishes that budding Jedi will love,
covering snacks, lunches, mains, desserts, and drinks. Featuring
helpful cooking tips, a complete kitchen reference guide, and
photography that will immerse you in the Star Wars galaxy, this
accessible cookbook is the perfect way to instill young fans with a
passion for cooking.
Explore the science of making food with 52 delicious recipes
designed for kids, from healthy homemade snacks to scrumptious main
dishes and mind-boggling desserts.When you step into your kitchen
to cook or bake, you put science to work. Physics and chemistry
come into play each time you simmer, steam, bake, freeze, boil,
puree, saute, or ferment food. Kitchen Science Lab for Kids: EDIBLE
EDITION guides you through the physics, biology, and chemistry of
food to give you the basic tools you need to be a great chef.
Bodacious Bubble Tea, Flavorful Fruit Leather, Super Spring Rolls,
Mouthwatering Meatballs...divided by course, each lab presents a
photo-illustrated step-by-step recipe for a delicious drink, snack,
sauce, main dish, dessert, or decoration. Have fun learning about:
Bacteria and the chemical process of fermentation by making your
own pickled vegetables. Emulsion as you create your own
vinaigrette. How trapped water vapor causes a popover to inflate as
you make your own. Crystals by making your own ice cream. And much
more! Along with the fun-filled recipes, find: Accessible
explanations of the "Science Behind the Food." Labels for each
recipe showing the challenge level, allergen alerts, time to make,
and yield. Suggestions for pairing and combining the recipes.
Safety tips and hints. Mix and match the recipes to pair pasta with
your favorite sauce, make ice cream to serve in homemade chocolate
bowls, or whip up the perfect frosting for your cake. There are
plenty of fun, edible decorations included for the art lovers in
the crowd. Before long, you'll have the confidence to throw
together a feast, bake and decorate show-worthy cakes, or use what
you've learned to create your own recipes. For those with food
allergies, all recipes are nut-free and other allergens are clearly
labeled throughout. Let's get cooking-and learning! The popular Lab
for Kids series features a growing list of books that share
hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics,
including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to
create your own circus-all authored by established experts in their
fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear
step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished
samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a
yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are
open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with
different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults,
they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain
firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.
* 2021 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books
in Middle Grade Longlist * 2021 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade
Book * 2021 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children's Honor Book Aspiring young
chemists will discover an amazing group of role models and
memorable experiments in Chemistry for Kids, the debut book of The
Kitchen Pantry Scientist series. Replicate a chemical reaction
similar to one Marie Curie used to purify radioactive elements.
Distill perfume using a method created in ancient Mesopotamia by a
woman named Tapputi. This engaging guide offers a series of
snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work with chemistry,
from ancient history through today. Each lab tells the story of a
scientist along with some background about the importance of their
work, and a description of where it is still being used or
reflected in today's world. A step-by-step illustrated experiment
paired with each story offers kids a hands-on opportunity for
exploring concepts the scientists pursued, or are working on today.
Experiments range from very simple projects using materials you
probably already have on hand, to more complicated ones that may
require a few inexpensive items you can purchase online. Just a few
of the incredible people and scientific concepts you'll explore:
Galen (b. 129 AD) Make soap from soap base, oil, and citrus peels.
Modern application: medical disinfectants Joseph Priestly (b. 1733)
Carbonate a beverage using CO2 from yeast or baking soda and
vinegar mixture. Modern application: soda fountains Alessandra
Volta (b. 1745) Make a battery using a series of lemons and use it
to light an LED. Modern application: car battery Tu Youyou (b.
1930) Extract compounds from plants. Modern application:
pharmaceuticals and cosmetics People have been tinkering with
chemistry for thousands of years. Whether out of curiosity or by
necessity, Homo sapiens have long loved to play with fire: mixing
and boiling concoctions to see what interesting, beautiful, and
useful amalgamations they could create. Early humans ground
pigments to create durable paint for cave walls, and over the next
70 thousand years or so as civilizations took hold around the
globe, people learned to make better medicines and discovered how
to extract, mix, and smelt metals for cooking vessels, weapons, and
jewelry. Early chemists distilled perfume, made soap, and perfected
natural inks and dyes. Modern chemistry was born around 250 years
ago, when measurement, mathematics, and the scientific method were
officially applied to experimentation. In 1896, after the first
draft of the periodic table was published, scientists rushed to
fill in the blanks. The elemental discoveries that followed gave
scientists the tools to visualize the building blocks of matter for
the first time in history, and they proceeded to deconstruct the
atom. Since then, discovery has accelerated at an unprecedented
rate. At times, modern chemistry and its creations have caused
heartbreaking, unthinkable harm, but more often than not, it makes
our lives better. With this fascinating, hands-on exploration of
the history of chemistry, inspire the next generation of great
scientists. Dig into even more incredible science history from The
Kitchen Pantry Scientist series with: Biology for Kids, Physics for
Kids, Math for Kids, and Ecology for Kids.
Aspiring young physicists will discover an amazing group of
inspiring scientists and memorable experiments in Physics for Kids,
the third book of The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series. Make a water
rocket and engineer the perfect paper airplane. Play with mirror
images. Use atmospheric pressure to push an egg into a bottle.
Crush a mint to create a flash of light. This engaging guide offers
a series of snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work with
physics, from ancient history through today. Each lab tells the
illustrated story of a scientist along with some background about
the importance of their work, and a description of where it is
still being used or reflected in today's world. A step-by-step
experiment paired with each story offers kids a hands-on
opportunity for exploring concepts the scientists pursued, or are
working on today. Experiments range from very simple projects using
materials you probably already have on hand, to more complicated
ones that may require a few inexpensive items you can purchase
online. Just a few of the incredible people and scientific concepts
you'll explore: Galileo (b. 1564) Play with pendulums Sir Isaac
Newton (b. 1642) Center of gravity balancing trick Albert Einstein
(b. 1879) Playground ball relativity Stephen Hawking (b. 1942)
Collapsing stars and black holes Christine Darden (b. 1942)
Engineer a perfect paper airplane With this fascinating, hands-on
exploration of the history of physics, inspire the next generation
of great scientists. Dig into even more incredible science history
from The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series with: Chemistry for Kids,
Biology for Kids, Math for Kids, and Ecology for Kids.
Inspire a lifelong passion for science with these physics,
chemistry, and biology experiments for kids-all using common
household tools and ingredients! In Kitchen Science Lab for Kids,
mom and scientist Liz Lee Heinecke presents 52 family-friendly labs
that introduce fundamental scientific principles in a fun and
accessible format. Following clear, photo-illustrated step-by-step
instructions, have fun exploring: Microbiology by growing your own
microbe zoo on a homemade petri plate. Rocket science by making and
launching bottle rockets, using water and a bike pump.
Physics-marshmallow slingshots serve as a lesson on the
transformation of energy and an egg-throwing experiment
demonstrates the law of motion. And so much more! Other great
projects explore the exciting science of crystals, static
electricity, acidification, and solar energy. Along with the
experiments, you'll find: Tips for keeping a science journal.
Suggestions for taking your experimentation to the next level with
"Creative Enrichment." Accessible explanations of "The Science
Behind the Fun." Safety tips and hints. The experiments can be used
as part of a homeschool curriculum, for family fun, at parties, or
as educational activities for groups. Many of the experiments are
safe enough for children as young as toddlers and exciting enough
for older kids, so families can discover the joy of science
together. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list
of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host
of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even
how to create your own circus-all authored by established experts
in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear
step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished
samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a
yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are
open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with
different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults,
they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain
firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.
Aspiring young biologists will discover an amazing group of
inspiring scientists and memorable experiments in Biology for Kids,
the second book of The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series. Play
disease detective to learn how John Snow tracked down the source of
a cholera epidemic. Learn about biologist Ernest Everett Just's
discoveries and experiment with osmosis using eggs with dissolved
shells. Make your own agar plates for growing bacteria and fungi
just like Fannie Hess. This engaging guide offers a series of
snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work with biology, from
ancient history through today. Each lab tells the story of a
scientist along with some background about the importance of their
work, and a description of where it is still being used or
reflected in today's world. A step-by-step illustrated experiment
paired with each story offers kids a hands-on opportunity for
exploring concepts the scientists pursued, or are working on today.
Experiments range from very simple projects using materials you
probably already have on hand, to more complicated ones that may
require a few inexpensive items you can purchase online. Just a few
of the incredible people and scientific concepts you'll explore:
Maria Sibylla Merian (b. 1647) Observe, photograph and illustrate
insects on plants Scientific concepts: observation and
documentation of insect habitat and metamorphosis Charles Darwin
(b. 1809) Play a competitive advantage game. Scientific concepts:
natural selection and evolution Louis Pasteur (b. 1822) Make a
flask like Pasteur's to grow microbes from the air. Scientific
concepts: microbial fermentation and germ theory Rae Wynn-Grant (b.
1985) Use cookie crumbs to attract ants. Observe the behavior of
ants and other animals. Scientific concepts: ecology and animal
behavior Biology is the name for the study of living organisms, but
long before the word biologist was coined, people around the world
realized that by studying the world around them, they could improve
their lives. Learning about plants and insects helped them discover
new medicines and grow better crops. Studying animals taught them
how to raise healthy poultry, cattle, and horses for food, farming,
and transportation. Today's biologists study everything imaginable.
From oceans, jungles, and cities to the space station, the universe
is their laboratory. Like those who went before them, they are
fascinated by plants, animals, and microbes and understand that
their discoveries can make the world a better place for all living
things. With this fascinating, hands-on exploration of the history
of biology, inspire the next generation of great scientists. Dig
into even more incredible science history from The Kitchen Pantry
Scientist series with: Chemistry for Kids, Physics for Kids, Math
for Kids, and Ecology for Kids.
Inspire a lifelong passion for science and nature with these
outdoor physics, chemistry, and biology experiments for kids! In
Outdoor Science Lab for Kids, scientist and mom Liz Heinecke
presents 52 family-friendly labs designed to get kids outside in
every season. From playground physics to backyard bugs, this book
makes it fun and easy to dig into the natural sciences and learn
more about the world around you. Following clear, photo-illustrated
step-by-step instructions, have fun learning about: The laws of
physics by constructing and using a marshmallow catapult.
Centripetal forces by swinging a sock filled with gelatin snack and
marbles. Earthworms by using ground mustard seed dissolved in water
to make them wriggle to the surface. Germination by sprouting a
sapling from a pine cone or tree seed. Surface tension and
capillary action by growing baking soda stalagmites and
stalactites. And so much more! Along with the experiments, you'll
find: Tips for keeping a science journal. Suggestions for taking
your experimentation to the next level with "Creative Enrichment."
Accessible explanations of "The Science Behind the Fun." Safety
tips and hints. The experiments can be used as part of a homeschool
curriculum, for family fun, at parties, or as educational
activities for groups. Many of the simple and inexpensive
experiments are safe enough for toddlers, yet exciting enough for
older kids, so families can discover the joy of science and STEM
education together. *Outdoor Science Lab for Kids was a 2017
Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru Prize for excellence in science
books.* The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of
books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of
topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how
to create your own circus-all authored by established experts in
their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear
step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished
samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a
yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are
open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with
different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults,
they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain
firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.
STEAM Lab for Kids is an art-forward doorway to science, math,
technology, and engineering through 52 family-friendly experiments
and activities. While many aspiring artists don't necessarily
identify with STEM subjects, and many young inventors don't see the
need for art, one is essential to the other. Revealing this
connection and encouraging kids to explore it fills hungry minds
with tools essential to problem solving and creative thinking. Each
of the projects in this book is designed to demonstrate that the
deeper you look into art, the more engineering and math you'll
find. Following clear, photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions,
learn about: Angular momentum by creating tie-dyed fidget spinners.
Electrical conductors by making a light-up graphite-circuit comic
book. Kinetic energy by constructing a rubber-band racer car.
Parabolic curves by creating string art with pushpins and a board.
Symmetry by making fruit and veggie stamp paintings. And much more!
Along with the creative, hands-on activities, you'll find:
Suggestions for taking your projects to the next level with
"Creative Enrichment." Accessible explanations of the "The STEAM
Behind the Fun," including cross-disciplinary related topics.
Safety tips and hints. The projects can be used as part of a
homeschool curriculum, for family fun, at parties, or as
educational activities for groups. Many of the activities are safe
enough for children as young as toddlers and exciting enough for
older kids, so families can discover the joy of STEAM together. The
popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that
share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics,
including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to
create your own circus-all authored by established experts in their
fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear
step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished
samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a
yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are
open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with
different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults,
they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain
firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.
Math for Kids, the fourth book of The Kitchen Pantry Scientist
series, brings math to life through biography and creative
engagement. Go beyond counting. Solve puzzles, learn a magic trick,
and play a ton of games. This engaging guide offers a series of
snapshots of 20+ mathematicians, from ancient history through
today, paired with related hands-on projects perfect for a kitchen
or a classroom. Each lab tells the story of a mathematician along
with some background about the importance of their work, and a
description of where it is still being used or reflected in today's
world. A step-by-step illustrated game or activity paired with each
story offers kids an opportunity to engage directly with concepts
the mathematicians pursued, or are working on today. Experiments
range from very simple projects using materials you probably
already have on hand, to more complicated ones that may require a
few inexpensive items you can purchase online. Just a few of the
incredible people and scientific concepts you'll explore: Hypatia
(b. ~350-370) Square Wheels Florence Nightingale (b. 1820) Pizza
Pie Charts Emmy Noether (b. 1882) Fabulous Folding Flexagons Ron
Graham (b. 1935) Fibbonacci Spiral Fan Chung (b. 1949) Corners and
Edges and Faces! Oh my! With this fascinating, hands-on exploration
of the history of mathematics, inspire the next generation of great
mathematicians. Dig into even more incredible science history from
The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series with: Chemistry for Kids,
Biology for Kids, Physics for Kids, and Ecology for Kids.
Cook up some science at home with Little Learning Labs: Kitchen
Science for Kids. Conduct physics, chemistry, and biology
experiments with tools and ingredients found in any kitchen. The
home provides an environment for freedom, creativity and
invention-all important elements for great science. And you would
never have guessed that science can be as easy as baking. It's
simple, inexpensive, and fun to whip up amazing science experiments
like straw rockets, green slime, and paper bag volcanoes using
everyday ingredients. In this abridged, paperback edition of
Kitchen Science Lab for Kids, Little Learning Labs: Kitchen Science
for Kids offers 26 fun science activities for families to do
together. The experiments can be used as individual projects, for
parties, or as educational activities for groups (perfect for Girl
Scout Brownies looking to earn their Home Scientist badges). Many
of the experiments are both safe enough for children as young as
toddlers and exciting for older kids-fun for the whole family! The
popular Little Learning Labs series (based on the larger format Lab
for Kids series) features a growing list of books that share
hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics,
including art, astronomy, geology, math, and even bugs-all authored
by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a
complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the
process, as well as finished samples. The activities are
open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with
different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults,
they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain
firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Little Learning
Labs.
Energy Lab for Kids offers 40 discovery-filled and
thought-provoking energy projects by Emily Hawbaker, a science
educator from the NEED (National Energy Education Development)
project-with a foreword by Liz Lee Heinecke, author of Kitchen
Science Lab for Kids. Using supplies that you can find around the
house or in the grocery store, these exciting projects let you
observe, explore, discover, and get energized! We hear about energy
on the news, we use it every day, and sometimes we're told we have
too much of it. But what is energy-potential, kinetic, chemical,
radiant, and thermal? The lab activities in this book will let you
explore almost everything about energy-what it is, how we find it,
how we use it, and how we can save it. Uniting this collection of
science experiments for the kitchen, backyard, or classroom is the
goal to explore and discover real energy solutions. The chapters
cross all categories-from steam, electricity, and chemical
reactions, to water, solar, and wind power-allowing kids to compare
and test the different sources and to discover their strengths and
failings. Why is one source of energy is more efficient for a one
situation but not for another? Why might two energy sources
combined work better than a single source? Which sources are
renewable? Projects are geared to understanding actual issues in
the news today. With an emphasis on inventive exploration, you'll
discover that creativity leads to breakthroughs. Learn about:
chemical, radiant, and thermal energy by activating a glow stick
and watching it get brighter in hot water. viscosity by sucking
soda and chocolate syrup up an "oil pipeline" made from straws.
solar energy by melting s'mores in a pizza box solar oven. wind
power by lifting paperclips with a wind turbine made from a cup,
paper, tape, and straw. calories by burning cheese puffs (and other
food) in a homemade calorimeter. The popular Lab for Kids series
features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and
projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay,
geology, math, and even how to create your own circus-all authored
by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a
complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the
process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as
singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of
experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to
be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared
toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a
range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your
favorite topic with Lab for Kids.
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