Crafts, Experiments & Activities

Updated October 30, 2024
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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...
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...
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,...
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 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...
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'll...
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...
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...

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