Good Housekeeping Amazing Science

Starred review from August 1, 2021
Children's author Andrus and Rothman, chief technologist and engineering director at the Good Housekeeping Institute, bring the ideas of Good Housekeeping's team of engineers, scientists, and analysts to life in this incredibly engaging book of science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities for families to explore at home. Readers will turn their kitchens into laboratories to practice the scientific method, collect data, test hypotheses, and have so much fun getting their hands messy as they explore food science, water, energy, motion, games, slime, grime, and the great outdoors. Older children will enjoy experimenting independently, while younger ones will love learning alongside an adult, making this suitable for all ages. Each chapter is filled with beautiful photography to inspire and contains essential vocabulary for kids to build background knowledge before they jump into the experiments with creations like rainbow milk, spinning vortexes, solar s'mores, shape shifters and slimy oobleck. Amazing Science is fun for parents and kids alike, who will all appreciate learning and enjoying time together along the way.

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November 1, 2021

Gr 3-7-Hands-on, engaging, and real-world fun! This book is for kids who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) or love working with their hands. With over 80 experiments ranging from food science to creating slime to making observations about the outdoors, there are a myriad of activities to pique every kid's interest. This volume is also packed with information beyond the experiments' instructions. Core Concepts are introduced at the beginning of the book, and they address the basic science skills that the young scientists will encounter during their hands-on learning. Also, parents will appreciate the level of difficulty, mess-o-meter, and time associated with each project included at the beginning of the section. The authors provide various tools, such as a glossary and STEAM index, as parts of a thorough guide for adults assisting kids with these fun experiments in a stress-free way. VERDICT This comprehensive collection of STEAM experiments gives kids a real sense of how science is incorporated into their everyday lives. A strong choice.-Amanda Austin, Iberville STEM Academy, Rosedale, LA

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