Can you move a mug using a balloon? Make a square bubble? Can you turn soap into salt? How much water is in a plant?

This book includes 40 simple science activities using everyday items to do experiments about temperature, pressure, water, air, heat, plants and many more. Using everyday items such as balloons, bubbles, plants, potatoes and popcorn, each fun and easy activity includes how-to photos, step-by-step instructions and simple explanations of the science behind the experiments. Supply and tool lists and safety information are included, and tips and extra information are provided to extend and expand the scientific experience.

Get kids thinking like scientists in no time at all!

This book has been graded for interest at 5-7 years.

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Hachette Children's Group .

Kelly Doudna is a graphic designer and writer. She spends her free time biking, inventing soup recipes, taking photos of food and blogging.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Introduction
• 2: Work Like a Scientist
• 3: Materials
• 4: Pop the Stopper
• 5: Drop and Rinse Before Your Eyes
• 6: Don't Mess With Ketchup
• 7: Potato Plunger
• 8: Crush the Can
• 9: Balloon vs. Bottle
• 10: Microwave Magic
• 11: Hot and Cold
• 12: Insulation Fascination
• 13: Heat by the Numbers
• 14: Stretch it Out
• 15: Purple Passion
• 16: Top and Bottom
• 17: Hip to be Square
• 18: Popcorn Goes the Raisin
• 19: Elephant's Toothpaste
• 20: That's Lava-ly!
• 21: Soap du Jour
• 22: It's a Gas, Gas, Gas!
• 23: Bottled Up
• 24: Super Simple Siphon
• 25: Pack It In
• 26: Expand Your Horizon
• 27: Sealed Up Tight
• 28: Straw Pole
• 29: That's Repulsive
• 30: Let's Go Nuts!
• 31: A Moving Experience
• 32: Jet Balloon
• 33: Stick It to It!
• 34: Way Cool Water Balloon
• 35: Bed of Nails
• 36: Bean There, Done That!
• 37: New Plant in Town!
• 38: Get to the Point
• 39: Seed What Happens
• 40: Balloon Botany
• 41: Shrink and Shrivel
• 42: Carnation Caper
• 43: Glossary