Kate the Chemist: The Big Book of Experiments

Ebook
On sale Mar 31, 2020 | 112 Pages | 9780593116173
Grades 3-7
Reading Level: Lexile 930L | Fountas & Pinnell X

25 incredible science experiments kids can do at home!

Introduce young scientists to the fascinating world of STEM!

*An Amazon Best Book of 2020*

Have you ever wondered how to make a volcano explode? Or why dropping dry ice in soap bubbles forms neon brains? With these 25 kid-friendly science experiments Kate the Chemist's big book of experiments, shows kids just how fun--and easy--it is to be a scientist.
 
Learn to make:


  • slime
  • fake tattoos
  • edible snot
  • and more!
  •  
    Each experiment includes step-by-step instructions, an ingredients list, full color photographs, a messiness factor rating, and a note from chemistry professor and science entertainer, Kate the Chemist!

    Create future engineers, scientists, and inventors, and introduce your child to the world of STEM with Kate the Chemist: The Big Book of Experiments!

    Praise for The Big Book of Experiments:

    "The experiments are all designed and presented in a way, not just to make science fun, but to make it accessible for all ages and interest levels. This is a great book to follow if you are currently homeschooling across multiple grade levels."
    --GeekMom.com
    © Dustin Meyer
    Dr. Kate Biberdorf, also known as Kate the Chemist by her fans, is a science professor at UT-Austin by day and a science superhero by night (well, she does that by day, too). Kate travels the country building a STEM army of kids who love science as much as she does. You can often find her breathing fire or making slime--always in her lab coat and goggles. You can visit Kate on Instagram and Facebook @KatetheChemist, on Twitter @K8theChemist, and online at KatetheChemist.com. View titles by Kate Biberdorf
    INTRODUCTION

    Hi! My name is Dr. Kate Biberdorf, but most people call me Kate the Chemist. You can usually find me teaching classes in Austin, Texas, or setting off explosions on national TV. For years, I’ve been bombarded with requests for at-home activities; so over summer break, I embarked on a mission to compile my favorite science experiments into one awesome book!

    Do you know what chemistry is, besides being the best science in the entire world? It’s the study of energy and matter, and their interactions with each other. Like how a gecko climbs a wall or how a rocket moves through space. If you follow the protocols (i.e., recipes) in this book closely, you will learn how both of these things happen. I’ll even show you how to use unicorn glue and send a secret message to your BFF!

    Every experiment can be done safely in your home with materials purchased online or in local pharmacies, craft stores, or home improvement stores. Just pay close attention to the safety icons and messiness levels to avoid hurting yourself (or your mom’s favorite table).

    Lastly, these experiments are better when shared with friends. So what are you waiting for? Call your bestie, grab your goggles—it’s time for science!

    XOXO,
    Kate

    About

    25 incredible science experiments kids can do at home!

    Introduce young scientists to the fascinating world of STEM!

    *An Amazon Best Book of 2020*

    Have you ever wondered how to make a volcano explode? Or why dropping dry ice in soap bubbles forms neon brains? With these 25 kid-friendly science experiments Kate the Chemist's big book of experiments, shows kids just how fun--and easy--it is to be a scientist.
     
    Learn to make:


  • slime
  • fake tattoos
  • edible snot
  • and more!
  •  
    Each experiment includes step-by-step instructions, an ingredients list, full color photographs, a messiness factor rating, and a note from chemistry professor and science entertainer, Kate the Chemist!

    Create future engineers, scientists, and inventors, and introduce your child to the world of STEM with Kate the Chemist: The Big Book of Experiments!

    Praise for The Big Book of Experiments:

    "The experiments are all designed and presented in a way, not just to make science fun, but to make it accessible for all ages and interest levels. This is a great book to follow if you are currently homeschooling across multiple grade levels."
    --GeekMom.com

    Author

    © Dustin Meyer
    Dr. Kate Biberdorf, also known as Kate the Chemist by her fans, is a science professor at UT-Austin by day and a science superhero by night (well, she does that by day, too). Kate travels the country building a STEM army of kids who love science as much as she does. You can often find her breathing fire or making slime--always in her lab coat and goggles. You can visit Kate on Instagram and Facebook @KatetheChemist, on Twitter @K8theChemist, and online at KatetheChemist.com. View titles by Kate Biberdorf

    Excerpt

    INTRODUCTION

    Hi! My name is Dr. Kate Biberdorf, but most people call me Kate the Chemist. You can usually find me teaching classes in Austin, Texas, or setting off explosions on national TV. For years, I’ve been bombarded with requests for at-home activities; so over summer break, I embarked on a mission to compile my favorite science experiments into one awesome book!

    Do you know what chemistry is, besides being the best science in the entire world? It’s the study of energy and matter, and their interactions with each other. Like how a gecko climbs a wall or how a rocket moves through space. If you follow the protocols (i.e., recipes) in this book closely, you will learn how both of these things happen. I’ll even show you how to use unicorn glue and send a secret message to your BFF!

    Every experiment can be done safely in your home with materials purchased online or in local pharmacies, craft stores, or home improvement stores. Just pay close attention to the safety icons and messiness levels to avoid hurting yourself (or your mom’s favorite table).

    Lastly, these experiments are better when shared with friends. So what are you waiting for? Call your bestie, grab your goggles—it’s time for science!

    XOXO,
    Kate

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