Kitchen Science
30 Awesome STEM Experiments To Try At Home
Tia Williams author Laura Minter author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Button Books
Published:7th Apr '22
Should be back in stock very soon

Forget about sterile laboratories and stuffy classrooms, there are oodles of awesome science experiments waiting to be done, right under your nose – in the kitchen! Learn about how microwaves work, why honeycomb is full of bubbles, how to make plastic out of milk and much more. With the added bonus of making some yummy treats as part of some experiments, what’s not to love?
Ideal for parents/carers who have experienced home-schooling fatigue and cupboard-raiding children who want to inject some practical fun into their learning, this book provides an accessible and stimulating way to explore STEM themes at home. Each experiment is accompanied by an illustrated explanation of the science behind it and how it works.
An amazing volume of intriguing experiments for an excellent price; a really impressive addition to simple home science and quick STEM activities in school!
-- Jennifer Caddick * Reading Zone *This book is full of simple, hands-on experiments children can try at home, which demonstrate jaw-dropping science in a way that is fun and memorable. A great resource for curious children.
* Juno Magazine *... this fascinating book supersizes science... Science has never been so much fun!
* Wrd About Books *It’s jam packed full of simple science experiments that children can try themselves (still under adult supervision of course) using mostly things that can be found around the home, especially the kitchen. From explaining that even baking is science - ingredients turning from one thing to another ... The book uses real photographs of children taking part in the experiments, which is really motivating for kids who are reading the book. ...The end of each experiment has a ‘science made simple’ section that explains the science behind this experiment. It’s just an awesome book!
* @mancunian_mum *If you’re looking for fun, easy to follow, science experiments this is definitely the book for you. … Kitchen Science is a great book of learning activities which would be great to keep children busy over the long summer holidays.
* Story Snug blog *This book is jammed full of really fun experiments… After each experiment there is a 'Science Made Simple' explanation of the science behind each experiment meaning there is so much to learn at the same time! This is such a great book that I really recommend for children aged 5-11 years. It is one of the best books I've seen on this topic. The perfect book for budding young scientists and cooks!
* @family_book_club *This book, Kitchen Science, is full of stem activities to try at home - perfect for keeping children entertained with practical fun throughout their time off! It has easy-to-follow steps with photographs for each experiment, as well as child-friendly scientific information and illustrations.
* @homeplaylearn *huge fun as well as gently educational.
* Red Reading Hub *This book proves that you don’t need fancy equipment or a science laboratory to have fun conducting experiments right in your own kitchen… Simple, photographed, step-by-step instructions were clear and easy to follow.
* @home.read.plISBN: 9781787081222
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128 pages