The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book: Boil Ice, Float Water, Measure Gravity-Challenge the World Around You! (Everything® Kids Series) Kindle Edition

My late father was a Mr. Wizard chemistry teacher so science is in my life by birth as well as by education. Being unable to recall many of Dad's teaching experiments that didn't require a lab, I searched for a guide to help me share my love of science with my granddaughter in much the same spirit. Let me tell you, Tom Robinson's book is IT!! Dad would have been as pleased with it as I am. It's for everyone--no prior science education or special equipment needed, and you won't blow up the house. The experiments are well-planned and clearly explained. They can be grouped by topic or by complexity and will appeal to a wide age range. My granddaughter is almost 10 and enjoys the book even more than when we first bought it last year. As always with things like this, adult supervision is needed, but she can do many of the projects herself. For younger kids, say 7 and under, you'll need to do some of them yourself but it's easy to engage even an "itty bitty scientist" in what's happening. Another factor I've appreciated is that some of the experiments are not "instant gratification" whiz-bangs, which helps teach patience and persistence, assets it's good to acquire as early as possible.

This book has 5 chapters Biology, Chemistry, Physics, The Planet Earth, and The Human Body. Each experiment has background information on what you will be learning about.The first experiment for example is putting food coloring in water, and placing a white carnation in the water, to watch the flower change colors as it draws the colored water up through its roots. But the introduction explains live things are very complex, that there are a lot of things happening inside that we don't see.After each introduction it states a question to engage the participants. Then provides a material list, procedure steps, and one of my favorite parts is it also explains what's happening during the experiment. Each experiment also has a follow up question in which the answer is provided in the back of the book.But that is not all there is included in this book there are also words to know, jokes, even different websites pertaining to each experiment.This book is great for parents who want to teach kids about science or even just need something to do. Not only are there great experiments but also very detailed descriptions on what takes place during each experiment. Each experiment has a lesson to be learned, most involve everyday household items you probably already have and even questions involving what you noticed happening during the experience. I have done a couple with a group of kids with ages ranging from 5-10 each of them discussing before and after results and they were all ready to do another after we were done.Overall I recommend this book to families who seek out things to do with family time, or perhaps with kids that are having a tough time with science who knows you might have the next world’s renowned scientist.

Not for 9yo. Too young. Will try to revisit in few years. He got ‘bored’ quickly. Would be better if in color. Has fun experiments but unless I’m involved he abandons this little book. I like it more than he does!

It is sort of a classroom type book designed to teach science with adult guidance. I am sure my granddaughter will enjoy doing projects with her Mom and Dad.

Grandparents strategy # 9: Now you see it. This will seem obvious, but wait. So we all know books are good for brain development, reading skills....blah blah blah. What the fiction ever... All we need is a reason to spend time with our grandkids. But lets face it, we aint chasin the ball the way we used to. If we can sit and read a book. "KaaaPoww", "SlaaaWhamm" we got a dynamic duo of doating. Time with your grandkids and so close you can kiss em! Share the love. They are the most worthy after all. Not withstanding we can chill in the big chair and not run around in the sun pretending we aint sweatin just to have fun time with the love bugs. Beside the fact that we can fool their parents into thinking they will have more time to themselves. What a load of diaper dank that is. SHeessh before ya know it, all you got is time to yourself. Highly overrated But who said new parents were all crystal clear with their thought process? Have you seen some of those thought bubbles above their heads? It looks like this: "sup dude" ....IDK....WUA....emoticon, emoticon, emoticon. Ive seen labels on melons at the grocery store with more content. At least they can do one thing right. GRANDKIDS!!!Okay..chill brainiacs, I feel you about to comment....I got this. Yes, reading is good auditory stimuli, neuronal development and cognitive concentration. But its more importantly good for grandparents getting more and more time with their grandkids! Tick tick tick.. that aint no pacemaker your hearin. Thats time tellin ya to book time for the prime time, in time before ya got no time. ( mic drop )Oh yeah..awesome book. Totally recommended

This provided some great quality time with my nieces and nephews over the years. Although some of the experiments are age restrictive, there are plenty of options for all age groups!

My grandson loves science, and this proved to be a great choice for him.