Makerspace: Science/Experiments/Activities

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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 →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2012

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 →

  • Lexile: 560
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2012

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 →

  • Lexile: 510
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2012

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 →

  • Lexile: 530
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2012

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 →

  • Lexile: 570
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2012

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 →

  • Lexile: 520
  • Dewey: 621.8078
  • Copyright: 2012

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 →

  • Lexile: 930
  • Copyright: 2019

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 →

  • Lexile: 870
  • Dewey: 623.4/4
  • Copyright: 2017

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 →

  • Lexile: 750
  • Dewey: 507.8
  • Copyright: 2019

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 →

  • Lexile: 750
  • Dewey: 507.8
  • Copyright: 2019

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 →

  • Lexile: 900
  • Dewey: 623.4/514
  • Copyright: 2017
4 titles

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 →

  • Copyright: 2017
  • Library Bound Hardcover
  • List Price: $111.96
  • Your Price: $83.97
  • 4 titles

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 →

  • Lexile: 750
  • Dewey: 745.592
  • Copyright: 2020
4 titles

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 →

  • Copyright: 2020
  • Library Bound Hardcover
  • List Price: $111.96
  • Your Price: $83.97
  • 4 titles
4 titles

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 →

  • Copyright: 2020
  • Paperback
  • List Price: $35.96
  • Your Price: $34.16
  • 4 titles
4 titles

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 →

  • Copyright: 2021
  • Library Bound Hardcover
  • List Price: $111.96
  • Your Price: $83.97
  • 4 titles

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 →

  • Lexile: 870
  • Copyright: 2017

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 →

  • Lexile: 930
  • Copyright: 2019