Experiment with Kitchen Science: Fun projects to try at home

by Nick Arnold, Giulia Zoavo (Illustrator)

Overview

Science isn’t limited to the classroom—it can be cooked up in the kitchen! This photographic book of experiments and projects covers covers chemical reactions, states of matter, microbiology, and much more– all with ingredients and equipment that can be found in the kitchen.

The STEAM Ahead series shows readers that science isn’t limited to the classroom—it can be found out in the garden, cooked up in the kitchen, and brought to life with paper and paints! Each book features clear, step-by-step instructions and has a fresh, contemporary design, with an emphasis on fun, achievable experiments to give kids hands-on experiences. The science behind each experiment is explained, giving readers the theory behind the practical activities. 

Titles in the series include:
STEAM Ahead: Experiment with Kitchen Science
STEAM Ahead: Experiment with Outdoor Science
​STEAM Ahead: Experiment with Art
STEAM Ahead: Experiment with Engineering

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780711253032
Publisher:	words & pictures
Publication date:	09/17/2019
Series:	STEAM Ahead
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	80
File size:	9 MB
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Nick Arnold is a British writer of science books for children, best known for his hugely successful, award-winning series Horrible Science—one of which was awarded the Aventis prize. He is a keen supporter of libraries and founded the Appledore Book Festival after leading a campaign to save six libraries from closure.

Giulia Zoavo is an Italian illustrator based in Brooklyn who loves to tell stories and make people smile.

Nick Arnold is a British writer of science books for children, best known for his hugely successful, award-winning series Horrible Science—one of which was awarded the Aventis prize. He is a keen supporter of libraries and founded the Appledore Book Festival after leading a campaign to save six libraries from closure.
Giulia Zoavo is an Italian illustrator based in Brooklyn who loves to tell stories and make people smile.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6
 
Chapter 1: Mad Mixtures
Best ever butter 8
Solid liquid wonders 10
Sticky situations 12
Kitchen sunset 14
Giant candies 16
Salad dressing secrets 18
 
Chapter 2: Floating and Forces
Liquid layers 20
Floating fact-finder 22
Restless raisins 24
Kitchen bag challenge 26
Watery wonders 28
Sink or swim? 32
Whirling whirlpool 34
A smashing experiment! 36
 
Chapter 3: Colorful Chemistry
Milky marvels 38
Quick-change act 40
Giant green egg 42
Foamy fun 46
Crazy lemon volcano 48
 
Chapter 4: Heating and Eating
Weird toast 50
Massive marshmallows 52
Creating caramel 54
Volcano rocks 56
Mashed-up moons 58
Perfect pizza science 62
Taste test 66

Chapter 5: Easy Freezy!
Ice colors 68
Frosty moments 70
Nice cream 72
Baked ice cream 74
 
Glossary
Index