A new book of 50 bigger, bolder, next-level STEAM experiments for the whole family, including even more diverse science biographies and stories, from Emily Calandrelli, host of Netflix's Emily's Wonder Lab and author of the national bestseller Stay Curious and Keep Exploring.MIT engineer Emily Calandrelli follows up on her debut national bestseller to share 50 big, bold new experiments that sparkle, bubble, and explode. She artfully explains the science behind them and connects each one to STEAM concepts found in the world. Using easy-to-find everyday items you can find at the grocery store and beyond, learn to think like a scientist and create:
- Color-changing slimes that react to ice and heat and learn about thermochromism
- Dancing Oobleck to discover the power of static electricity
- A Mentos SodaSplosion to unlock the power of nucleation points
- Hot ice to learn about supercooling
- Egg geodes to play with supersaturated liquids and crystallization
- A self-propelling boat to learn why water beads up on plant leaves
- Glow-in-the-dark turmeric to experiment with fluorescent materials
- And more!
There are also Make-a-Hypothesis! and Try This! prompts to experiment
within the experiments, as well as science jokes, interactive elements, and diverse bios of influential science figures around the world, for every budding scientist ready to take their STEAM curiosity to the next level,
Stay Curious and Keep Exploring: Next Level is the perfect companion for making STEAM learning fun and accessible.
EVERYONE LOVES EMILY:
Common Sense Media calls Emily Calandrelli “the science teacher we all wish we had as young kids.” And Bill Nye the Science Guy celebrated the first
Stay Curious book with these words: “Here are 50, count 'em, 50 home experiments you can count on. Each is a crowd, or home experimenter, pleaser. Emily wrote this book for kids of all ages, and it’s full of references to women who changed the world—with science. It doesn’t matter where you start—be curious; open to any page; take some notes; Emily will keep you exploring.” This new volume features 50 brand-new experiments to keep the fun and learning going.
GREAT FOR SCIENCE FAIR & HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM: A must-have for parents and homeschool educators! Colorful illustrations accompany every experiment, along with instructions and materials you'll need to get started, sections to record notes, and real-life examples connecting your STEAM experiment to the world around you. There are also fascinating facts about important people to know in science history.
GIFT FOR SCIENCE KIDS & NON-SCIENCE KIDS: With experiments that use supplies that can be easily found at home or online, this book makes a fantastic gift for parents, kids, clubs, schools, and teachers for events from playdates and birthday parties to rainy-day indoor activities.
Perfect for:
- Fans of Emily’s Wonder Lab, Emily Calandrelli and her social media channels, and Stay Curious and Keep Exploring looking for their next experiment book
- Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers looking for engaging activities and STEAM projects for kids ages 5-12
- Birthday, graduation, holiday, or summer activity gift for kids and families interested in science and encouraging STEAM learning
- Classroom guide or gift for teachers
- Readers of The Daring Book for Girls, The Dangerous Book for Boys, Geek Dad, and Awesome Science experiments for Kids
