{"product_id":"9781592539253","title":"Kitchen Science Lab for Kids","description":"\u003cb\u003eInspire a lifelong passion for science with these physics, chemistry, and biology experiments for kids—all using common household tools and ingredients!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eKitchen Science Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e, mom and scientist Liz Lee Heinecke presents\u003cb\u003e 52 family-friendly labs\u003c\/b\u003e that introduce fundamental \u003cb\u003escientific principles in a fun and accessible format\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Following \u003cb\u003eclear, photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehave fun exploring:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMicrobiology\u003c\/b\u003e by growing your own microbe zoo on a homemade petri plate. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRocket science \u003c\/b\u003eby making and launching bottle rockets, using water and a bike pump. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePhysics\u003c\/b\u003e—marshmallow slingshots serve as a lesson on the transformation of energy and an egg-throwing experiment demonstrates the law of motion. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnd so much more!\u003c\/b\u003e Other great projects explore the exciting science of \u003cb\u003ecrystals\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003estatic electricity\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eacidification\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003esolar energy\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlong with the experiments, you’ll find:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tips for keeping a science journal. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Suggestions for taking your experimentation to the next level with “Creative Enrichment.” \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Accessible explanations of “The Science Behind the Fun.” \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Safety tips and hints. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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\u003cb\u003e safe enough for children as young as toddlers\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eexciting enough for older kids\u003c\/b\u003e, so families can discover the joy of science together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The popular \u003cb\u003eLab for Kids series\u003c\/b\u003e features a growing list of books that \u003cb\u003eshare hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics\u003c\/b\u003e, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each lab contains a \u003cb\u003ecomplete materials list\u003c\/b\u003e, clear \u003cb\u003estep-by-step photographs\u003c\/b\u003e of the process, as well as \u003cb\u003efinished samples\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liz Lee Heinecke","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback \/ Quarry \/ 2014-08-16","offer_id":37797287690427,"sku":"9781592539253","price":27.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/products\/BNCImageAPI_f881559a-3682-48fe-8515-b00f005a777b.jpg?v=1634706391","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781592539253","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}