"This bestselling guide has been expanded and updated, enabling ordinary folks to construct even more exciting ballistic devices in their garage or basement workships than ever before. Clear instructions, diagrams, and photographs show how to build projects ranging from the simple--a match-powered rocket--to the more complex--a tabletop catapult--to the classic--the infamous potato cannon--to the offbeat--the Cincinnati fire kite. Four spectacular...

"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"--Provided by publisher.

National Geographic goes out of this world to film in a $100 billion studio that's 250 miles above the Earth's surface. The 90-minute special broadcasts live from the International Space Station and from Mission Control in Houston in March 2014, taking viewers on a trip around our planet. Viewers take a guided tour of the space station and see experiments carried out in a floating laboratory.

"Invites middle school kids on a journey of a lifetime to explore the comets, meteors, asteroids, sun, planets, and moons that make up the solar system. Kids learn about the history of space exploration and discovery, along with the tools of astronomy that have made it possible to study celestial objects even outside our own solar system." --back cover

Presents four experiments using plants that demonstrate how plants need and react to sunlight, air, water, and minerals.

"Have you ever wished you could cast a real spell with the wave of a magic wand? Have you ever wanted to mix a real color-changing potion? Now kids can perform magical feats with a few simple ingredients and a little help from science. Kids will learn about physics, biology, chemistry, and more through 25 dazzling experiments and activities including: Elixir of Enlightenment-brew a stunning color-changing tea! ; Chaotic Calling-learn about chaos...

50 awesome experiments that demosntrate the princilples behind the 34 greatest scientific breakthroughs in human history

"Explore one of Earth's improtant energy resources. Read about the history of solar energy, where it comes from, and how we use it. Then, make s'mores in a solar oven, use solar energy to turn on a light, and more. Each project includes color photos and easy-to-follow instructions." --back cover.

Young Victor conducts a science experiment that will bring his dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous consequences.

Presents fifty science experiments that can be done using everyday materials, with detailed step-by-step instructions and explanations of the scientific principles that are demonstrated by each experiment.