Makerspace: Science/Experiments/Activities
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Fun Experiments with Electricity: Mini Robots, Micro Lightning Strikes, and More
From the Series Amazing Science Experiments
Make a robot from a toothbrush, send Morse code messages by telegraph, and create your own lightning! These amazing science projects use readily available items and have simple step-by-step… Read More →
Fun Experiments with Forces and Motion: Hovercrafts, Rockets, and More
From the Series Amazing Science Experiments
Make a rocket from a plastic bottle, a hovercraft from a balloon, and a drag racer from cardboard! These amazing science projects use readily available items and have simple step-by-step… Read More →
Fun Experiments with Light: Periscopes, Kaleidoscopes, and More
From the Series Amazing Science Experiments
Make a camera from cardboard, create stereographic images, and start a campfire with ice! These amazing science projects use readily available items and have simple step-by-step instructions. Read More →
Fun Experiments with Matter: Invisible Ink, Giant Bubbles, and More
From the Series Amazing Science Experiments
Make a giant fountain from a soda pop bottle, write messages in invisible ink, and blow monster bubbles! Use readily available items and simple step-by-step instructions to create these… Read More →
Fun with Nature Projects: Bubble Wands, Sunset in a Glass, and More
From the Series Unplug with Science Buddies ®
You can learn a lot about science by observing the natural world. And you don't need fancy lab equipment, computer software, or other technology to do it! You can do experiments in nature or… Read More →
Get a Reaction: Experiments with Mixtures, Solutions & Reactions
From the Series Hands-On Science
Most substances on Earth are mixtures of different molecules. The way these molecules react to each other causes all sorts of everyday mixtures and solutions, from butter to plastic to soap!… Read More →
Hack Your Kitchen: Discover a World of Food Fun with Science Buddies ®
You have a science lab in your own home-your kitchen Young scientists will learn all about many different scientific principles and properties using everyday tools and ingredients from their… Read More →
Hands-On Science — Hardcover Set
From the Series Hands-On Science
Get busy with the Hands-On Science series - guaranteed to blow your socks off! Perfect for budding scientists keen to find out why things fizz, how Romans made soap, and how to make it rain. Read More →
Investigating Electricity
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Energy Work?
Electricity powers lights, computers, and television sets. But have you seen how electricity can make objects stick together? Or make other objects pull apart? Now you can! Explore… Read More →
Investigating Heat
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Energy Work?
The sun, furnaces, and ovens all make heat. But have you ever watched matter expand when it is heated? Or seen how different kinds of matter conduct heat? Now you can! Explore heat with the… Read More →
Investigating Light
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Energy Work?
The sun, lightbulbs, and flickering fires all bring light to our world. But have you ever watched light rays moving? Or seen how light rays reflect off objects? Now you can! Explore light… Read More →
Investigating Magnetism
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Energy Work?
You know that magnets hold pictures on a refrigerator. But have you ever found a magnet's north pole? Or turned an ordinary paper clip into a magnet? Now you can! Explore magnetism with the… Read More →
Investigating Matter
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Energy Work?
Solids, liquids, and gases are the three states of matter. But have you ever made matter change from one state to another? Or seen how even invisible matter takes up space? Now you can!… Read More →
Investigating Sound
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Energy Work?
People, animals, machines, and wind all make sounds. But have you ever seen how sound waves move? Or made a sound wave bounce? Now you can! Explore sound with the fun experiments you'll find… Read More →
In Your Element: Experiments with Air & Water
From the Series Hands-On Science
Air and water are amazing stuff and lots of fun to experiment with. Both of these elements are vital to life on earth, but how much do you really know about them? Do you know what air and… Read More →
Make Waves: Experiments with Light, Energy & Sound
From the Series Hands-On Science
Energy is all around us—it's the power we need to keep on moving. Energy takes loads of different forms, most of which we can't even see—even though we encounter them every day! Do you know… Read More →
Mighty Moving Models: Dinosaurs with a Few Tricks to Show!
From the Series Build Your Own Dinosaurs!
Build your own moving models, inspired by real dinosaurs of the past. From a bending Brachiosaurus to a pair of racing Pachycephalosaurs, this book is full of engaging makerspace projects… Read More →
Movin' and Shakin' Projects: Balloon Rockets, Dancing Pepper, and More
From the Series Unplug with Science Buddies ®
Technology has improved our use of movement to do work. This includes robots, drones, and remote-control toys. But the basic principles behind movement require no batteries or cords! From… Read More →
Prehistoric Predator Models: Some of the Big Hitters That Roar!
From the Series Build Your Own Dinosaurs!
Build your own moving models, inspired by ferocious dinosaurs from the past. From a biting T-rex automaton to a snapping Spinosaurus grabber, this book is full of engaging makerspace projects Read More →
Put Inclined Planes to the Test
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Do Simple Machines Work?
What do staircases, dump truck beds, and ramps have in common? All of them are inclined planes! Inclined planes are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our… Read More →
Put Levers to the Test
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Do Simple Machines Work?
What do hammers, wheelbarrows, and brooms have in common? All of them are levers! Levers are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it. Put levers… Read More →
Put Pulleys to the Test
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Do Simple Machines Work?
What do flagpoles and some window blinds have in common? They use pulleys to perform work! Pulleys are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it.… Read More →
Put Screws to the Test
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Do Simple Machines Work?
What do jar tops and water-bottle lids have in common? Both of them are screws! Screws are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it. Put screws to… Read More →
Put Wedges to the Test
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Do Simple Machines Work?
What do a doorstop, a butter knife, and the front of a boat have in common? All of them are wedges! Wedges are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word… Read More →