Displaying 1 of 1 2018 Format: Book Author: Challoner, Jack, author. Title: Maker lab outdoors : 25 super cool projects : build, invent, create, discover / Jack Challoner. Edition: First American edition. Publisher, Date: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2018. Description: 160 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm Summary: Twenty-five science projects and experiments to be done outside will spark kids' creativity and help them develop science skills through hands-on learning. Subjects: Science -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature. Science projects -- Juvenile literature. Outdoor education -- Juvenile literature. Other Author: Smithsonian Institution, sponsoring body. Other Title: Smithsonian maker lab Notes: At head of title: DK Smithsonian. Includes index. Contents: Nature watch -- World of weather -- Water power -- Earth and sky. LCCN: 2018020079 ISBN: 9781465468871 System Availability: 2 # Local items: 0 Call Number: E 507.8 Ch # Local items in: 0 # System items in: 1 Current Holds: 0 Place Request Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Where is it? Suggestions and more Large Cover Image Trade Reviews Booklist ReviewTwenty-five maker projects, divided into nature, weather, water, or earth and sky categories, and intended to be implemented in outdoor settings, are laid out in step-by-step multipage spreads. Crisp photos help clarify procedures, and brief introductions, materials, work-time estimates (seemingly optimistic in some cases), indicated levels of difficulty (only three projects fall into the easy range), suggestions for taking experiments to higher levels, brief explanations of the natural processes producing results, and Real-World Science connections round out each entry. Activities include science-fair standards (a butterfly feeder or rain gauge) and more unusual ideas (eggshell geodes) and do deliver on the promised super cool stuff (giant bubbles, a water cannon, ice cream, and an air cannon). Many of the projects require some adult supervision or assistance with individual steps, but on the whole, kids should be able to work independently. Whether intended for backyards, parks, school courtyards, or outdoor STEM camps, this should be a hit.--McBroom, Kathleen Copyright 2018 Booklist Summary Step outside and discover the science that surrounds you! This fun, fact-filled book is brimming with exciting outdoor experiments to help budding scientists explore the science in their own surroundings. Using household items, construct a water rocket and blast it skywards to learn about air pressure, or blow giant, long-lasting bubbles to reveal how surface tension works. Make a worm farm and observe worms tunneling, then build a diamond kite and discover the key to aerodynamics. Jam-packed with striking photography, step-by-step instructions, and rigorous attention to detail, Maker Lab: Outdoors will make young scientists excited from the get-go! Featuring a foreword by professor and scientist Robert Winston, the book gives a clear 'how it works' explanation for each project, revealing the fascinating science behind it, along with real-world examples that show everyday science in action. So what are you waiting for? Grab your safety goggles and get stuck in to discover: - 25 outdoor experiments that appeal to young readers aged 9+ - All materials used are inexpensive and easy-to-find - Crystal-clear instructions are easy-to-follow - Educational mix of science-themed craft activities and experiments - Clear explanation of how and why each experiment works Maker Lab: Outdoors is perfect for inspiring young scientists and outdoor enthusiasts to discover nature, weather, water, earth and sky. The real-world examples provide a context to better understand the scientific principles underlying each experiment young scientists and outdoor enthusiasts, this sensational science book for kids takes readers out of the house on a journey to better understand their world - and beyond. From the world of weather to water power, nature watching to giant bubbles, this is a must-have science book for every young scientist who is curious about their surroundings, with something for everyone to learn and love! Librarian's View Series Information Similar Titles Similar Series Summary Reader Reviews Displaying 1 of 1