Fizz, gurgle, bubble, and brew! Hours of outrageous science fun await kids with Jill Hauser's incredible science concoctions. Kids explore a world of amazing science--from capillary action to liquid density to emulsions to plastics--all while making magical mixtures they concoct themselves!

* Over 50 safe inexpensive science mixtures, using household ingredients, encourage kids to discover and think creatively.

*Explore density with hovering veggies, explode colors in milk to learn about molecular movement, and cross-link polymers to make plastic blobber.

*Concoct sticky water, gooblek, jigglin' gelatin worms, lava, liquid lasagna, and creepy water ghosts.

Simple experiments with spectacular results make the wonder of science accessible to every child....

This title is suitable for ages 3 to 7 years. Jill Hauser guides readers toward what they can do to help unlock a child's potential. Using her own classroom experiences, she covers the full spectrum of the new kindergarten curriculum and state-mandated standards to help other teachers and parents cope with the sweeping changes. Loaded with fun child-centred games, projects, and activities, this comprehensive collection of playful and effective activities can be used to prepare and support children through their critical first year of school....

Thsi book is suitable for ages 4 to 8 years. Jill Hauser guides readers toward what they can do to help unlock a child's potential. Using her own classroom experiences, she covers the full spectrum of the new kindergarten curriculum and state-mandated standards to help other teachers and parents cope with the sweeping changes. Loaded with fun child-centred games, projects, and activities, this comprehensive collection of playful and effective activities can be used to prepare and support children through their critical first year of school....

A celebration of America's history, geography, heritage & symbols - just perfect for our youngest Americans! Kids celebrate America and find meaning: in our celebrations and remembrances: Independence Day, Martin Luther King Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Presidents' Day, Flag Day; in our diversity and in our history: Native Americans, the Revolutionary War, Early Settlers, the Westward Movement, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, the Civil Rights Movement; and in our values and our cherished freedoms: Democracy, Freedom of Speech, Religion & the Press, Right to Vote, Equal Rights & Opportunities for All Citizens. Also finds meaning in our monuments, geography, and symbols of our country's values: Niagara Falls, Golden Gate Bridge, Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, American Flag, American Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, White House; and in the powerful words that give our lives meaning: Pledge of Allegiance, Bill of Rights, "I have a Dream," "Ask what you can do for your country," Declaration of Independence, Constitution....

Every young person has the potential for success in their own lives and in the contributions they make! Inside this book there are five cretical character traits listed that prepare a young person for personal success. Kids will build character through hundreds of fun, thought-provoking activities that lead each individual to become the best she or he can be!...

Gear up to discover science by constructing weird, wacky contraptions. With this guide, children can start building, questioning, creating, and inventing--all the while learning fun physics principles and good science practices. 150+ illustrations....