It's time to take a look at a read, which gets those brain-gears churning and lets readers go hands-on. I'm really hoping that today's dive into chemistry brings activities that readers can really attack and do. There are great books out there, but many just don't offer the experiments, which seem to wake curiosity. I know my own kids love nonfiction and how-to-books, but so many had experiments, which just weren't....hmmm... how to say it? Exciting enough.
So, let's see if this is one of those more exciting chemistry dives or ones that feels more like a science lesson.
THE AMAZING CHEMISTRY IN YOUR HOME
by Lenka Karpiskova
and Jiri Vlach
Illustrated by Tomas Kopecky
Albatros Media
Middle Grade Nonfiction
48 pages
ages 9 to 12
COMING JANUARY 27th!!!
Unlock the Secrets of Your Home: A Fun Chemistry Adventure for Curious Kids!
Put on your goggles and roll up your sleeves – it's time to dive into the surprisingly cool science happening all around you! The Amazing Chemistry in Your Home transforms everyday household items into mind-blowing experiments, revealing the fascinating chemical reactions and elements that make your world tick. Forget boring textbooks! Journey through each room of your house including your kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, garage, dining room, and laundry room and discover why geckos are picky about their frying pans, what creates those stinky kitchen smells, and even the explosive secrets hiding in your batteries. Get ready to conduct safe, easy experiments that will turn your home into a captivating chemistry lab! This fun and exciting STEM book is the perfect way to spark a young scientist's curiosity about the amazing world of elements and chemical reactions that are hiding all around them.
- Makes Science Lessons Super Fun and Accessible: Say goodbye to boring lectures! This book uses relatable household items and exciting questions to make chemistry engaging and easy to understand for young readers.
- Turns Your Home into a Science Lab: Discover the chemistry behind everyday occurrences and conduct safe, hands-on experiments right in your own kitchen and living room!
- Uncovers the Cool Chemistry You Never Knew Existed: From the stink of rotten eggs to how to make glass, explore surprising and fascinating scientific principles hidden in plain sight.
- Perfect Introduction to STEM Concepts: Lay a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering, and math through real-world examples of elements and chemical reactions.
- Sparks Curiosity and Critical Thinking: Encourage young scientists to ask "why?" and develop their problem-solving skills through observation and experimentation.
- Safe and Easy Experiments: Clear instructions ensure that young scientists can conduct the at-home experiments safely with readily available materials.
For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.
MY TIDBITS
A home is packed full of chemistry goodness, and these pages take readers on a tour to visit a few interesting concepts and molecules found in each room.
After a quick visit to the periodic table, and a few basics about the history and structure of the table, these pages visit the various rooms in a house. Starting with the bedroom, different chemicals and molecules are studied which involve some familiar items from that room. Everything from shampoo to mirrors to sparklers gain a brief spotlight, which gives a general explanation of the chemical goodness behind the object.
Keeping the atmosphere light and fun, the pages are broken down into colorful boxes. Each one highlights a topic. Often, there's a small illustration to help support the information, and each section is kept fairly brief. In the middle of the page, the room is shown with a few, lively characters. These hold a bit of humor, while bringing the scenes across clearly. Everything is bright and bold and packs cheerful energy. The information is well set for the age group, and some topics do push the thought-gears and offer a bit of depth. Some themes might need a bit more explanation from adults. While this is broken down into rooms, there were moments where the facts seemed to leak in from other areas. But it keeps the chaotic fun going from beginning to end.
While some of the information circles around basic science, such as the basics of atoms, other themes hit lesser known facts to broaden the horizons. Some head into areas like stinky odors, while others explain about haircare or food preparation. So, there's a wide variety for many interests. The information is brought across with a bit of a chaotic feel, keeping it light and spontaneous.
There are several small experiments mixed into the fact parade. These are simple to do, include household items, and can be done alone, for the most part. There's also a glossary at the end to round things off nicely. It's a fun read for science fans and encourages readers to be willing to discover the world around them.
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