Family Science - Softcover

A big book of hands--on science fun for the whole family! Why should your kids have all the fun? In Family Science, award--winning author and science educator Sandra Markle presents more than 200 safe, easy--to--do science activities for entire families to enjoy together. Divided into lively, thematic chapters that arrange the activities by age level, this step--by--step guide lets you mentor your children as they discover the world around them and practice key problem--solving skills. From biology and chemistry to earth science and physics, youa ll tackle investigations, experiments, expeditions, and competitions guaranteed to get your familya s creative juices flowing and bring out everyonea s inner scientist. Youa ll also help your kids learn how to apply scientific concepts to real--life situations. Best of all, each activity can be completed with everyday items found around the house, so you can get started right away! Complete with "Brain Boosters," "Thata s Amazing" facts, and tasty recipes, Family Science is the best way to learn while having fun with your family! aeo Create a Juicy T--Shirt aeo Launch Spaghetti Rockets aeo Go on a Night Safari aeo Bake Foam You Can Eat aeo Turn Glue into Glubber aeo Make Your Own Marshmallows aeo Grow a Room aeo Make Animal Splits aeo Whip Up Your Own Chalk aeo Blow Super Soap Bubbles aeo Walk the Plank aeo And Much More!

SANDRA MARKLE is the award--winning author of over seventy science books for children and educators. Shea s developed science TV specials for CNN and PBS, developed a science education Web site for the National Science Foundation, and written for many magazines, including Disneya s FamilyFun. Markle is also a nationally known science education consultant who frequently speaks at workshops and conventions and visits schools presenting hands--on science programs for children.