Crafts, Experiments & Activities

Updated October 30, 2024
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Ada Twist's big project book for stellar scientists
Beaty, Andrea
Paper Book
From the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Andrea Beaty and David Roberts, Ada Twist's Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists is an activity book offering kid-friendly projects of all kinds--40-plus things to discover, draw, and make--and is the perfect gift for curious young...
Herbal activities for kids : 50 nature crafts, recipes, and garden projects
Brown, Molly Meehan
Paper Book
A rich, colorful compendium of crafts, cooking, gardening, and nature exploration activities introduces kids ages 7 and up to the versatility and creative fun of working and playing with herbs. From dandelions to lavender, chamomile, turmeric, and lemon balm, herbs...
Crafty science
Bull, Jane
Paper Book
This hands-on crafty science book introduces inquisitive children to the wonders of science through kids craft projects with everyday objects. Award-winning author Jane Bull combines art, craft, and cooking activities with gentle, scientific learning, showing children that...
Stay curious and keep exploring: next level : 50 bigger, bolder science experiments to do with the whole family
Calandrelli, Emily
Paper Book
#1 New York Times Best Seller The national-bestselling, must-have science experiment series is back! MIT engineer Emily Calandrelli, host of Netflix's Emily's Wonder Lab and FOX's Xploration Outer Space, is taking curiosity to the next level...
Low-mess crafts for kids : 72 projects to create your own magical worlds
Chapman, Debbie
Paper Book
Messy crafts have met their match with these 72 creations that keep out the clutter and mess but pack in the fun and creativity When craft time rolls around, parents usually cringe at the thought of a creativity storm's aftermath. Glue, glitter, globs of paint - it all adds up to Mom and Dad...
Plant, sow, make, & grow : mud-tastic activities for budding gardeners
Coombs, Esther
Paper Book
Get little gardeners growing and learning with this beautifully illustrated book, packed with information and crafty stuff to do. Help them to discover that gardening can be simple and uncomplicated with very little equipment and prior knowledge needed. It often is as simple as having some seeds, a...
Tinkerlab art starts : 52 projects for open-ended exploration
Doorley, Rachelle
Paper Book
Open-ended art prompts that give children opportunities to think creatively rather than follow directions are essential to raising learners who are comfortable with the unknown and eager to tackle it with problem solving skills, self-efficacy, and critical thinking. From drawing,...
Pranklab : 25 hilarious experiments : scientific practical jokes
Fairclough, Wade David
Paper Book
Fun and educational science experiments to teach and excite kids about physics, biology, chemistry, and more--from the #1 science author for kids! What's even better than a practical joke? A super awesome science experiment that's fun! Your friends and family might be surprised at first .....
Crayola colorful STEAM activities
Felix, Rebecca
Paper Book
Explore STEAM with hands-on activities! Experiment with color to grow crystals with paint and salt, use kitchen ingredients to create works of art, and more! Each activity is created in partnership with Crayola.
Sunday funday : an activity for every weekend of the year
Halligan, Katherine (Children's book editor)
Paper Book
Perfect for gifting, this activity book features fifty-two seasonal activities that families and friends can enjoy together. Make every Sunday a fun day with an amazing activity to keep you busy each weekend of the year. From gardening projects and obstacle courses to creative...
Outdoor science lab for kids : 52 family-friendly experiments for the yard, garden, playground, and park
Heinecke, Liz Lee
Paper Book
Learn physics, chemistry and biology in your own backyard!
How to draw all the things : for kids
Koch, Alli
Paper Book
Learn to draw with fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids ages 6-12! Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw cool things in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid-friendly, mini...
Be a creative changemaker : a kids' art activity book : inspired by the amazing life stories of diverse artists from around the world
Liz, Paula
Paper Book
Be a Creative Changemaker: A Kids' Art Activity Book introduces kids to 25 amazing artists through their biographies and hands-on activities inspired by their work.
How to be a color wizard : forage and experiment with natural art making
Logan, Jason
Paper Book
In a bountiful book combining art and chemistry, a celebrated ink maker invites kids to become color wizards--by foraging and transforming natural materials to make their own paint and artistic creations. In this book you will find secret recipes, magic formulas, and wild...
Learn to program
Lyons, Heather
Paper Book
What do programs tell computers to do? And how are they written? Programs are instructions that computers follow. Learn about different programming languages, coding rules and bugs, and how to solve problems. Once you know the basics about computer programming, use the link in this book to...
STEM green science at home : fun environmental science projects to help kids save the Earth
Martineau, Susan
Paper Book
Save the world with these fun step-by-step science projects you can do at home! Explore the science in everyday life with these simple, step-by-step experiments to do around the home that will teach kids to be eco-conscious. Each activity takes a complex, scientific concept and...
Rainbow science : discover how rainbows are made with 23 fun experiments and colorful activities!
Roehrig, Artemis
Paper Book
This colorful book explores the fascinating science of rainbows and includes a pair of fun prism glasses so kids can see rainbows right before their eyes! I spy a rainbow! But where do rainbows come from? How are they made? Rainbow Science celebrates everything rainbow, from the...
Gross science experiments : 60 smelly, scary, silly tests to disgust your friends and family
Vanstone, Emma
Paper Book
From the science of bodies to insects and beyond, science is gross and this book is full of fun ways to learn about it. Explore the layers of your skin and or make a model of intestines to figure out the science of poop. Investigate how germs spread, or the makeup of a virus and why snot helps keep...
Cool crafts with paper
Yates, Jane
Paper Book
Every household has an abundance of junk mail. What if you could turn it into something beautiful? With this book, readers can do just that by following the simple instructions to turn colorful junk mail into jewelry! Packed with many other recycled paper crafts, this volume encourages readers to...
The slime workshop
Zhang, Selina
Paper Book
Whip up 20 borax-free slimes with different textures, cool colors, and special effects from slime enthusiast Selina Zhang (@anathemaslime)!   Follow the step-by-step instructions to make slimes to squish, stretch, poke, and play with, including Glow...

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