STEM: Physical Science

Forces are all about movement—they explain how and why things move. Dig a little deeper and you'll find that magnetism is a big part of this, giving microscopic atoms the power to stick… Read More →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Have you ever wondered how a set of batteries power the remote for your TV? Or have you ever wanted to examine the battery inside a car? Without batteries, we would not be able to power many… Read More →

Have you ever wondered how electricity powers your home or school? What about how that electricity travels? In any device that uses electricity, inside is a small path called a circuit… Read More →

Did you know that trees, buildings, and even people can act as conductors for electricity? Or have you ever wondered why we're warned not to go outside during a thunderstorm? Scientists,… Read More →

Have you ever wondered how the lights in your alarm clock work? Or have you ever considered how that tiny red light in your TV remote control sends a signal that helps you find your favorite… Read More →

Have you ever seen lights turn on automatically when you step into a room? Or have you ever wondered how a garage door knows to not close when someone is standing beneath it? What these and… Read More →

Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore… Read More →

Did you know that electric current can be controlled? Have you ever wondered how that might be done? Transistors can act as amplifiers, taking in a small current and sending out a larger one, Read More →

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 →

¡Los héroes de ficción con el poder de la invisibilidad pueden espiar a los delincuentes y tomar por sorpresa a los malhechores! ¿Los seres humanos podrán desaparecer a voluntad algún día?… Read More →

¡Piu! Los héroes de ficción pueden moverse más rápido y son más fuertes que los simples mortales. ¿Podrán algún día los seres humanos mejorar su velocidad y fuerza? Observa cómo los… Read More →

Los héroes de ficción pueden ver a través de cualquier obstáculo, o traspasarlo. ¿Podrán los seres humanos aprovechar los poderes de la visión con rayos X y con láser de la misma manera?… Read More →

Los héroes de ficción con el poder de controlar la mente pueden detener a los delincuentes con solo pensarlo. ¿De qué manera podrían beneficiarse las personas con este poder en la vida real?… Read More →