Why does Silly Putty stick to your refrigerator door? How can the lining of a diaper absorb so much liquid? Why does some plastic foodwrap work better than others? Plastics and polymers are everywhere, and this set of experiments will allow young scientists to explore the various properties of these materials. Most experiments simply require everyday household objects and a curious mind.
At-home science provides an environment for freedom, creativity and invention that is not always possible in a school setting. In your own kitchen, it's simple, inexpensive, and fun to whip up a number of amazing science experiments using everyday ingredients. Science can be as easy as baking. Hands-On Family: Kitchen Science Lab for Kids offers 52 fun science activities for families to do together. The experiments can be used as individual projects, for parties, or as educational activities groups.
Albert Einstein and Relativity for Kids: His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities and Thought Experiments
Best known for his general theory of relativity and the famous equation linking mass and energy, E = mc², Albert Einstein had a lasting impact on the world of science, the extent of which is illuminated—along with his fascinating life and unique personality—in this lively history.
Two guys. 19 experiments. Five continents. 91,000 miles. And a book that will forever change the way you think about humor. Part road-trip comedy and part social science experiment, a scientist and a journalist detail their epic quest to discover the secret behind what makes things funny. Dr. Peter McGraw, founder of the Humor Research Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder, teamed up with journalist Joel Warner on a far-reaching search for the secret behind humor. Their journey spanned the globe, from New York to Japan, from Palestine to the Amazon. Meanwhile, the duo conducted their own humor experiments along the way—to wince-worthy, hilarious, and illuminating results.
Focusing on simple machines and how they help us work in our daily lives, this fun and informative series introduces young readers to several basic concepts of physics, such as work, force, gravity and friction. Including easy-to-do experiments, colourful photos, clear text and fun activities, this volume introduces the lever. Now kids can discover how levers are used and how they make work easier with simple experiments and clear explanations. Includes a list of websites, a further reading list, a glossary and an index. Ages 7-9.
