Experiments & Projects

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101 Ways to Gross Out Your Friends

From the Series 101 Series

Filled with science activities, jokes, and fun facts, 101 Ways to Gross Out Your Friends appeals to young scientists with an irreverent sense of humor. 101 Ways to Gross Out Your Friends… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1010
  • Dewey: 610.2
  • Copyright: 2017

30-Minute Chemistry Projects

From the Series 30-Minute Makers

Did you know that you can make plastic, snow, and even a lava lamp in less than 30 minutes? Clear, step-by-step instructions guide readers through the exciting science projects, and Science… Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • Dewey: 540.78
  • Copyright: 2019

30-Minute Edible Science Projects

From the Series 30-Minute Makers

Step-by-step instructions and photos guide readers through projects that introduce them to the science of food. While shaking up butter and cooking candy, readers will learn about molecules, Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • Dewey: 507/.8
  • Copyright: 2019
6 titles

30-Minute Makers — Hardcover Set

From the Series 30-Minute Makers

This maker-focused series features science projects that can be completed in half an hour or less, and include QR codes leading to additional content. These high-interest titles are created… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2019
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $167.94
  • Your Price: $125.96
  • 6 titles

30-Minute Outdoor Science Projects

From the Series 30-Minute Makers

From blowing bubbles to launching rockets, young scientists will love these exciting outdoor science projects. Clear step-by-step instructions guide readers through the project, and Science… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • Dewey: 507/.8
  • Copyright: 2019

30-Minute Rainy Day Science Projects

From the Series 30-Minute Makers

Stuck inside on a rainy day? Why not build a paper rocket? Detailed, step-by-step instructions and photos make these projects fast, easy, and fun! The activities in this book use common… Read More →

  • Lexile: 880
  • Dewey: 745.5
  • Copyright: 2019

30-Minute Robotics Projects

From the Series 30-Minute Makers

What can be created in 30 minutes or less? How about a robot? With clear step-by-step instructions and photos, these fun robotics projects with delight young makers and tech fans. The… Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • Dewey: 629.8/92
  • Copyright: 2019
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30-Minute Sustainable Science Projects

From the Series 30-Minute Makers

What can you do with recycled materials found in your home or at school in 30 minutes or less? How about making a pizza box oven? Clear step-by-step instructions and photos make these… Read More →

  • Lexile: 880
  • Dewey: 620
  • Copyright: 2019

50 Things to See with a Telescope: A Young Stargazer's Guide

From the Series Beginner's Guide to Space

This book explains everything needed to jumpstart a journey in astronomy. Readers will learn how to identify constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more. Inquisitive… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1000
  • Dewey: 523
  • Copyright: 2019

A Maker's Guide to Axles

From the Series A Maker's Guide to Simple Machines

What is an axle, and how does it make life easier for us Earthlings? Join Maker, a supersmart alien engineer, in a deep dive into axles, from wind turbines to rolling pins. Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: 621.8/2
  • Copyright: 2022

A Maker's Guide to Levers

From the Series A Maker's Guide to Simple Machines

A smart but silly alien companion and toy-making activity make learning about levers tons of fun! Readers can discover how levers work and the types of levers we see in our everyday lives. Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2022

A Maker's Guide to Pulleys

From the Series A Maker's Guide to Simple Machines

Inquisitive makers will love learning about pulleys and how they work thanks to Maker, a wacky alien with a passion for simple machines! A hands-on back matter activity adds to the fun. Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2022

A Maker's Guide to Screws

From the Series A Maker's Guide to Simple Machines

From lightbulbs and bottle caps to water taps and peanut butter lids, screws are everywhere! Learn about screws and make your own spinning top with the help of an alien engineer. Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • Dewey: 621.8/82
  • Copyright: 2022
6 titles

A Maker's Guide to Simple Machines — Hardcover Set

From the Series A Maker's Guide to Simple Machines

Learn about axles, screws, wedges and more with a silly alien engineer who guides readers through hands-on projects that demonstrate the use of simple machines. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2022
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $159.90
  • Your Price: $119.93
  • 6 titles

A Maker's Guide to Wedges

From the Series A Maker's Guide to Simple Machines

Join Maker, an alien who knows all about machines, for a look at wedges. Readers will learn about different types of wedges and how they help make life on Earth easier. Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2022

A Maker's Guide to Wheels

From the Series A Maker's Guide to Simple Machines

What is a wheel and how is it used? Readers will learn the answer to these questions and more in this title all about wheels. A project where readers make a toy car adds opportunity for… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2022

A Trick of the Light

From the Series Optical Illusions

This title in the series looks at how light, color, and shade can mess with your mind! Learn how contrast, assimilation, and after-image can make things change color in front of your eyes,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1030
  • Dewey: 152.14
  • Copyright: 2019
Fall 2024

Be a Food Scientist: Question, Experiment, Discover

From the Series Hands Up for Science — FUNdamental Hands-On Science

If you've ever been told, "Don't play with your food," it's time to forget that instruction! In this fact-packed title, the core science topic of "Changing States of Matter" just got fun as… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025

Be an Animal Tracker

From the Series Get Outside!

From animal tracks to burrows and nests, signs of animal life are easy to spot if you know where to look. Fun photography and illustrations highlight the different kinds of mammals, reptiles, Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • Dewey: 591.47/9
  • Copyright: 2020
Fall 2024

Be a Plant Scientist: Question, Experiment, Discover

From the Series Hands Up for Science — FUNdamental Hands-On Science

We might not notice them every day, but all around us plants are growing, cooking up their own food, fighting for territory, repelling hungry animals, and reproducing. But how do we know… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025
Fall 2024

Be a Rock Scientist: Question, Experiment, Discover

From the Series Hands Up for Science — FUNdamental Hands-On Science

Earth is a very rocky place, and in this book, kids will get the opportunity to get up close to different types of rocks and investigate them just like real-life geologists. As they work… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025
Fall 2024

Be a Water Scientist: Question, Experiment, Discover

From the Series Hands Up for Science — FUNdamental Hands-On Science

Plants, animals, humans—all living things need water to survive. But what is this essential substance made of and why is it able to change from a liquid to a solid to a gas and back again?… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025
5 titles

Beginner's Guide to Space — Hardcover Set

From the Series Beginner's Guide to Space

This series introduces students to space exploration. Information is presented clearly and concisely, and with more than 100 color photographs per title, eager young scientists will be… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2021
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $133.25
  • Your Price: $99.94
  • 5 titles

Body Oddity Projects: Floating Arms, Balancing Challenges, and More

From the Series Unplug with Science Buddies ®

Step away from the screen and learn science in the real world. Discover amazing tricks of the human body with these hands-on projects like optical illusions, involuntary movement, and balance Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • Dewey: 612
  • Copyright: 2020