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Chemical Reactions!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids
Chemical Reactions brings chemistry to life with hands-on, science-minded activities and plenty of text-to-world connections that invite kids ages 7 to 10 to discover the wonderful world of chemical reactions!
You might think chemistry only happens in a laboratory with people wearing white coats--but actually, chemistry is all around us!
We observe chemical reactions every day. Did you eat toast this morning? That toast was a result of a chemical reaction. Did your family have a fire in your fireplace last night? Burning wood is a chemical reaction! There's even chemistry happening inside your own body as you break down the food you eat into usable nutrients. In Chemical Reactions! With 25 Science Projects for Kids, readers ages 7 to 10 learn about the atoms and molecules that make up everything in our world and what happens when different atoms and molecules come in contact with each other.
- Learn about the unique properties of water, without which life wouldn't happen.
- Explore the three different states of matter: solid, liquid, gas. And then add plasma to the list!
- Discover how chemistry makes your own body work the way it's supposed to.
- Safe science experiments that show how chemical reactions occur guide kids' understandings of the chemistry they encounter every day. Activities include exploring candy chromatography, making ice cream, and creating a hydrophobic tower.
About the Explore Your World series and Nomad Press
Nomad Press books in the Explore Your World series integrate content with participation, encouraging readers to engage in student-directed learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.
All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.
You might think chemistry only happens in a laboratory with people wearing white coats--but actually, chemistry is all around us!
We observe chemical reactions every day. Did you eat toast this morning? That toast was a result of a chemical reaction. Did your family have a fire in your fireplace last night? Burning wood is a chemical reaction! There's even chemistry happening inside your own body as you break down the food you eat into usable nutrients. In Chemical Reactions! With 25 Science Projects for Kids, readers ages 7 to 10 learn about the atoms and molecules that make up everything in our world and what happens when different atoms and molecules come in contact with each other.
- Learn about the unique properties of water, without which life wouldn't happen.
- Explore the three different states of matter: solid, liquid, gas. And then add plasma to the list!
- Discover how chemistry makes your own body work the way it's supposed to.
- Safe science experiments that show how chemical reactions occur guide kids' understandings of the chemistry they encounter every day. Activities include exploring candy chromatography, making ice cream, and creating a hydrophobic tower.
About the Explore Your World series and Nomad Press
Nomad Press books in the Explore Your World series integrate content with participation, encouraging readers to engage in student-directed learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.
All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.
96 pages, Hardcover
Published June 9, 2020
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April 29, 2021
I am a big fan of Susan Berk's writing - her science blog is fantastic! She blends science and humor with incredible research and visuals that make each topic come alive. Her newest book for kids on chemical reactions is a sure fire hit for science lovers old and young!
October 23, 2021
You can find tons of so-called chemistry experiments on the internet. The problem is it takes time to find the legitimate ones (in among the ads), and weed out the ones that are not age-appropriate or don’t work. Dr. Koch has done all that for readers ages 7-10, plus added the background and educational materials needed for successful learning. Perfect for budding chemists and students who love their learning hands on. It would also be a wonderful resource for a unit on chemistry or to develop experiments for an elementary-level science fair.
Hands-on science at its best!
For a longer review, check out Growing With Science Blog.
Hands-on science at its best!
For a longer review, check out Growing With Science Blog.
October 25, 2021
Having Fun While Learning Chemistry!
Who knew chemical reactions could be so much fun, not only for kids but also for caregivers and teachers getting in on the action—and learning. Kids love doing experiments, and it’s even better when most things needed can be found right at home. The directions are clear, easy to follow, and use good science principles, like keeping a journal. Many of the experiments in this book answer questions kids have or relate to their daily lives, which make the projects even more interesting. The cartoony project leader and assistant help keep everything inviting and exciting. Kudos to scientist, writer, and parent Dr. Susan Berk Koch for creating a great resource for budding scientists and anyone curious about the whys of everyday life and beyond.
Who knew chemical reactions could be so much fun, not only for kids but also for caregivers and teachers getting in on the action—and learning. Kids love doing experiments, and it’s even better when most things needed can be found right at home. The directions are clear, easy to follow, and use good science principles, like keeping a journal. Many of the experiments in this book answer questions kids have or relate to their daily lives, which make the projects even more interesting. The cartoony project leader and assistant help keep everything inviting and exciting. Kudos to scientist, writer, and parent Dr. Susan Berk Koch for creating a great resource for budding scientists and anyone curious about the whys of everyday life and beyond.
November 27, 2021
Chemistry is everywhere! Chemical Reactions! With 25 Science Projects for Kids explains the basics of atoms and molecules, and the many cool things that happen when they mix. The book includes full-color photos, infographics, and extra explanations to make concepts accessible. The experiments are fun, and simple enough to do with common household items. The author’s own sense of wonder and excitement about science shine through. I highly recommend the book for curious readers young and old!
October 21, 2021
This offers everything I would have wanted as a teacher and as a kid, and that kids should have. To start with, the information is presented in digestible and logical bites and sequences, with the book design effectively sorting content into categories of chemistry processes and principles. Projects build on prior experiences and also incorporate careful cautions and solid doses of confidence. Each project provides additional challenges and opportunities for expanded investigations related to adjusting variables.
For those working at home on their own, or using this book in a classroom setting, the early direction to establish and use a notebook includes a thorough and effectively designed format. With guided and well-timed prompts throughout each project to make notes on observations, this essential step of recording science processes becomes as natural and successful as the projects themselves.
Everything about the design and organization of content makes this a user-friendly book, one that the publisher can rightly suggest suits children as young as 7-10 years old. In fact, the big-eyed, big-wigged froggy scientist and his on-point partner lend a nearly comic-book appeal to the whole, while offering actual science content that is well-suited to middle school and beyond. In fact, if my high school chemistry teacher's classroom had been filled with students who had been immersed in this material while younger, we could have all advanced to AP CHEM in the blink of an eye.
The chapters range from chemical structures and bonds to compounds, reactions, mixtures, states of matter, and more. One of the earliest assertions is applied throughout- Chemistry surrounds us in every day life. Colorful side bars provide important glossary explanations in helpful "Words to Know" frames. Each PROJECT frame (and there are plenty of them in the 98 page book) organizes materials needed, states the purpose of the exploration, cautions when needed, and adds "Did you know?" and "Think about it!" inserts related to each project concept. Amazingly, none of this is text-heavy and it is ALL enticing. In the few cases that require materials not readily accessed in most households, suggestions are provided for sources or alternatives.
From start to finish, the main subject, chemistry, becomes intriguing and exciting. Even more, the approach and applications reinforce the central premise that chemistry is all around us. Chemistry IS us. That is the sense and essential theme that was missing from my youthful chemistry kit. I've known others who say that they enjoyed them, which is fine. I was just not a fan of "pretending" to be a chemist, or a baker. The real world, though, that was a fascinating platform for learning. And that is the platform provided in this terrific book.
Be sure to check out this remarkably appealing and exciting on-ramp to experiments and developing a scientific understanding of our world. While you're at it, subscribe to Koch's blog, which is, by far, one of the most informative and entertaining blogs I read on a regular basis. That goes for kids reading on their own or along with adults.
For those working at home on their own, or using this book in a classroom setting, the early direction to establish and use a notebook includes a thorough and effectively designed format. With guided and well-timed prompts throughout each project to make notes on observations, this essential step of recording science processes becomes as natural and successful as the projects themselves.
Everything about the design and organization of content makes this a user-friendly book, one that the publisher can rightly suggest suits children as young as 7-10 years old. In fact, the big-eyed, big-wigged froggy scientist and his on-point partner lend a nearly comic-book appeal to the whole, while offering actual science content that is well-suited to middle school and beyond. In fact, if my high school chemistry teacher's classroom had been filled with students who had been immersed in this material while younger, we could have all advanced to AP CHEM in the blink of an eye.
The chapters range from chemical structures and bonds to compounds, reactions, mixtures, states of matter, and more. One of the earliest assertions is applied throughout- Chemistry surrounds us in every day life. Colorful side bars provide important glossary explanations in helpful "Words to Know" frames. Each PROJECT frame (and there are plenty of them in the 98 page book) organizes materials needed, states the purpose of the exploration, cautions when needed, and adds "Did you know?" and "Think about it!" inserts related to each project concept. Amazingly, none of this is text-heavy and it is ALL enticing. In the few cases that require materials not readily accessed in most households, suggestions are provided for sources or alternatives.
From start to finish, the main subject, chemistry, becomes intriguing and exciting. Even more, the approach and applications reinforce the central premise that chemistry is all around us. Chemistry IS us. That is the sense and essential theme that was missing from my youthful chemistry kit. I've known others who say that they enjoyed them, which is fine. I was just not a fan of "pretending" to be a chemist, or a baker. The real world, though, that was a fascinating platform for learning. And that is the platform provided in this terrific book.
Be sure to check out this remarkably appealing and exciting on-ramp to experiments and developing a scientific understanding of our world. While you're at it, subscribe to Koch's blog, which is, by far, one of the most informative and entertaining blogs I read on a regular basis. That goes for kids reading on their own or along with adults.
September 2, 2021
Writing this book was pure pleasure. I made sure each of the 25 experiments works, using materials that you more than likely have around the house! Our kitchen was a little messy and a lot of fun. I'm sure yours will be, too. Happy experimenting!
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