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...
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...
Wildlife ranger action guide
Carson, Mary Kay
Paper Book
As concern for the welfare of species like honey bees and monarch butterflies grows alongside awareness of the impact of climate change, inspiring the next generation of citizen scientists is more important than ever. With Wildlife Ranger Action Guide, kids can make the world better for the...
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...
Awesome science experiments for kids : 100+ fun STEAM projects and why they work
Chatterton, Crystal Ward
Paper Book
The ultimate science experiment book for kids! 100+ hands-on projects to get kids ages 5 to 10 excited about science and going back to school. As kids grow older, they become more curious about the world around them, often asking, "How does this work?" Awesome Science Experiments for Kids...
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 .....
The beginner art book for kids : learn how to draw, paint, sculpt, and more!
Freeman, Daniel
Paper Book
Painter, printmaker, sculptor--show kids 7 to 10 that they can be any kind of artist! Come along on an artistic adventure with The Beginner Art Book for Kids. This creative compendium is the latest and greatest in art books for kids, packed full of imaginative art projects...
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!
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...
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...
Edible crafts kids' cookbook : ages 4-8 : 25 fun projects to make and eat!
Mathews, Charity
Paper Book
Deliciously fun edible art projects in a fun cookbook for kids ages 4-8! What could be cooler than making a masterpiece you can eat? The Edible Crafts Kids' Cookbook will get little Picassos swishing, swirling, mixing, and molding in the kitchen as they create super fun art projects they...
Upcycle it! crafts for kids : fun and useful projects to recycle and reimagine
Perkins, Jennifer
Paper Book
Remake the ordinary into the extraordinary-crafts for kids ages 8 to 12 Watch kids' eyes light up as they roll up their sleeves and transform ordinary items. Upcycle It! Crafts for Kids shows tweens how to take objects destined for the recycling bin and breathe new life into them...
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...
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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