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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 →
Put Wheels and Axles to the Test
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Do Simple Machines Work?
What do bicycles, doorknobs, and screwdrivers have in common? All of them use wheels and axles to perform work! Wheels and axles are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But… Read More →
RACE IT!: 5 Creative STEM Projects for Budding Engineers—Speed Edition
From the Series Build It!
Gets hands-on with 5 creative STEAM projects! Exploring the science behind each project this book encourages children to think outside-the-box and create a stomp rocket, a teddy bear zip… Read More →
Ready, Aim, Launch!: Make Your Own Small Launchers
From the Series Tabletop Wars
Make a battery of mini-launchers designed to fling small objects safely. All you need are everyday items and some adult help. Then take aim and launch! Make several and use them on your own… Read More →
STEAM Play & Learn: Fun step-by-step projects to teach kids about STEAM
From the Series Little Engineers
STEAM Play & Learn is an introduction to STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) for preschoolers with fun, interactive, easy-to-follow, step-by-step activities. Read More →
STEAM Projects 101: Fun step-by-step projects to teach kids about STEAM
From the Series Little Engineers
STEAM Projects 101 is an introduction to STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) for preschoolers with fun, interactive, easy-to-follow, step-by-step activities. Read More →
Surprise the Enemy: Make Your Own Traps and Triggers
From the Series Tabletop Wars
Make a set of traps and triggers powered by rubber bands and inspired by real-life devices. All you need are everyday items and some adult help. Choose your target and area of operation, hide Read More →
Tabletop Wars — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Tabletop Wars
Get ready to create your own tabletop medieval battlefield! Step-by-step illustrated instructions guide readers through the process of making catapults, small launchers, traps and triggers,… Read More →
Toy and Game Projects: Making Slime, Flipping Bottles, and More
From the Series Unplug with Science Buddies ®
Technology has made playtime a lot of fun. But there are tons of ways to play that don't require keyboards or screens. From making slime to flipping bottles, you can create your own toys and… Read More →
Unplug with Science Buddies ® — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Unplug with Science Buddies ®
It’s time to turn off your device! This fun, maker-focused series features projects from project database creators Science Buddies® and encourages readers to step away from the screen and… Read More →
Unplug with Science Buddies ® — Paperback Set
From the Series Unplug with Science Buddies ®
It’s time to turn off your device! This fun, maker-focused series features projects from project database creators Science Buddies® and encourages readers to step away from the screen and… Read More →
Vidcode Coding Hacks — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Vidcode Coding Hacks
Readers learn how to code with quick, customizable projects! Create filters and memes, use special effects, animate stories, and more while learning important building blocks of code. Page… Read More →
Weird & Wonderful Science Experiments Volume 2: Cool Creations: Make slime, crystals, invisible ink, and more!
From the Series Weird & Wonderful Science
Volume 2 of the ultimate lab series for kids! Each of the experiments features safety precautions, materials needed, step-by-step instructions with illustrations, fun facts, and ways to… Read More →
WIRE IT!: 6 Creative STEM Projects for Budding Engineers—Electric Circuit Edition
From the Series Build It!
Perfect for budding engineers, this book contains 7 hands-on STEAM projects to help young readers learn about electrical circuits. Create a vibrating brush monster, a hand-held fan, and a… Read More →