Gedreven door grenzeloze reislust en nieuwsgierigheid, reisde Cindy Blobaum uitgebreid door de Verenigde Staten en Australië voordat ze zich in Iowa vestigde. Ze put uit een rijk palet aan eerdere beroepen, van dierenverzorger tot kermisartiest, om boeiende wetenschappelijke verhalen te creëren. Haar ware kracht ligt in het toegankelijk en plezierig maken van wetenschap door middel van onconventionele uitleg en praktische activiteiten. Met haar boeken, programma's en educatief materiaal inspireert ze jonge lezers om de wereld om hen heen te ontdekken.
Young readers will discover the vital role honey bees play in our food supply and ecosystems, as well as the alarming decline in their populations due to colony collapse disorder. The book explores bee communication, hive living, and their significance to humans, while offering 25 engaging projects like designing hives and understanding bee dances. Colorful illustrations and fun facts enhance the learning experience, complemented by links to online resources for deeper exploration. This interactive approach makes science and engineering concepts accessible and enjoyable for children.
Exploring the vital role of bones, this book engages young readers with 25 hands-on science projects designed for ages 7 to 9. It encourages children to discover the importance of their skeletal system through interactive learning, essential questions, and connections to primary sources. By diving into the science of bones, kids will gain a deeper understanding of their bodies while having fun with experiments.
In Explore Money! With 25 Great Projects , money is more than something to earn, save, and spend. It’s an opportunity to explore history, art, science, economics, and math! While checking out the change in their pockets and bills from their banks, young readers search for hidden treasures, learn how money can multiply, and see how countries keep their currency secure. Very large and very small numbers take on a new relevance when seen through the lens of money.Using familiar materials found in the home or classroom, young readers explore the cultural aspect of money as well as its physical properties, discovering how these properties have affected business and global relationships throughout history. Kids experiment with various substances to clean coins, scientifically test coin components, design their own currency, and plan how to allocate their own money. Understanding the whats, whys, and hows of currency helps children achieve financial literacy and establish a strong foundation for a healthy, life-long relationship with money.Explore Money! meets Common Core State Standards for literacy in language arts, and mathematics; Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.
Delve into the fascinating world of the Ice Age with engaging projects designed for young readers. This book explores the causes and impacts of ice ages on living organisms and ecosystems, focusing on the most recent Ice Age that coincided with human existence. Through 25 hands-on activities, children aged 7-10 will learn about the climate, wildlife, and significant changes during this period, making the subject both educational and interactive.
Focusing on the adaptations of predators and prey, this book delves into their physical traits, behavioral patterns, and the ecological implications of their interactions. It offers engaging activities that encourage readers to compare and contrast these characteristics, enhancing understanding of ecosystem dynamics and the roles various species play within their environments.
Mass, Energy, and the Force That Holds Things Together with Hands-On Science
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Exploring the fundamental force of gravity, this book engages young scientists aged 8 to 12 with hands-on activities that illustrate its role in the universe. Through interactive projects and essential questions, readers gain a deeper understanding of how gravity influences everything around us. The content is designed to make complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging, fostering curiosity and encouraging exploration of the world’s invisible forces.
Engaging young learners, this book introduces the fundamentals of gravity through 25 hands-on projects designed for kids aged 6-9. Each project, using common household items, helps illustrate key concepts like matter and gravitational pull, such as building a scale model to understand weight. Fun facts, trivia, and comics complement the activities, making science accessible and exciting. Aligned with educational standards, it encourages exploration in STEM fields while ensuring easy comprehension and minimal adult supervision.
