STEM Activity Lab

Hardcover
$19.99 US
On sale Oct 15, 2024 | 160 Pages | 9780593843796

Dive into science, engineering, and math with these fun and simple experiments for children to do at home.

Bring the science lab into your home with 25 experiments for budding scientists aged 9-12 to get stuck into. Children can build their own projects and experiments with SI Science Activity Lab, which uses easy-to-source materials and combines science with art and craft.

This book of fun science experiments contains clear step-by-step instructions for each project, from racing wind-up cars to making music with a homemade guitar. These projects take young readers through each experiment, describing the science behind it and highlighting STEM facts.

This children’s book of science experiments offers:
  • 25 hands-on projects that appeals to kids aged 9-12.
  • Materials easily found around the home with no specialist equipment needed.
  • Information boxes full of fascinating facts and panel stories that explain the science throughout the book.
  • A clear explanation how STEM is involved in creating the project or the results of the experiment.
Ideal for kids who are interested in STEM, SI Science Activity Lab features experiments that explain how science, technology, engineering and math shape the world around us. Each activity has its own 'How It Works" section covering STEM principles to help young minds to satisfy their curiosity, stimulating their thinking and problem-solving skills.

More in the series

The Activity Lab series inspires children to get hands-on with learning by creating exciting STEM projects in their favourite subject. If you liked Science Activity Lab, then why not try Dinosaur Activity Lab for budding paleontologists, Cardboard Activity Lab for eco-friendly recycling fun, Space Activity Lab for aspiring astrologists, or Great STEM Projects experiments for all budding scientists?
Jack Challoner is a former science and math teacher and educator at the London Science Museum. He is the author of more than 40 science and technology books, including DK's Maker Lab and DK Eyewitness: Energy. View titles by Jack Challoner

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Dive into science, engineering, and math with these fun and simple experiments for children to do at home.

Bring the science lab into your home with 25 experiments for budding scientists aged 9-12 to get stuck into. Children can build their own projects and experiments with SI Science Activity Lab, which uses easy-to-source materials and combines science with art and craft.

This book of fun science experiments contains clear step-by-step instructions for each project, from racing wind-up cars to making music with a homemade guitar. These projects take young readers through each experiment, describing the science behind it and highlighting STEM facts.

This children’s book of science experiments offers:
  • 25 hands-on projects that appeals to kids aged 9-12.
  • Materials easily found around the home with no specialist equipment needed.
  • Information boxes full of fascinating facts and panel stories that explain the science throughout the book.
  • A clear explanation how STEM is involved in creating the project or the results of the experiment.
Ideal for kids who are interested in STEM, SI Science Activity Lab features experiments that explain how science, technology, engineering and math shape the world around us. Each activity has its own 'How It Works" section covering STEM principles to help young minds to satisfy their curiosity, stimulating their thinking and problem-solving skills.

More in the series

The Activity Lab series inspires children to get hands-on with learning by creating exciting STEM projects in their favourite subject. If you liked Science Activity Lab, then why not try Dinosaur Activity Lab for budding paleontologists, Cardboard Activity Lab for eco-friendly recycling fun, Space Activity Lab for aspiring astrologists, or Great STEM Projects experiments for all budding scientists?

Author

Jack Challoner is a former science and math teacher and educator at the London Science Museum. He is the author of more than 40 science and technology books, including DK's Maker Lab and DK Eyewitness: Energy. View titles by Jack Challoner

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