Anna Leigh

Did you know that you can make plastic, snow, and even a lava lamp in less than 30 minutes?

Clear, step-by-step instructions guide readers through the exciting science projects, and Science Takeaway sidebars explain the chemistry behind these cool creations. The activities in this book use common items from around the house and keep readers learning while they're busy having fun!

Projects include:

Glow-in-the-dark

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"American politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest woman ever to serve in the US Congress. Learn about the most fascinating details of her life and her career in the House of Representatives"--

Are you really into cooking? Playing football? Doing fun and fancy crafts? You can design a website around whatever it is you love most! Learn how to set up a website of your very own in just a few simple steps. Then discover how to safely share your site with others and get lots of visitors to your new online site. A helpful Website Checklist at the end of the book has even more handy tricks to help you master your digital creation. Are you ready...

Carefully leveled text and full color photos introduce readers to military drones. The history of drones, drone parts, and uses of drones are discussed with high-interest appeal.

Forced into exile in India after Tibet's attempted revolt against occupying Chinese forces, the Dalai Lama launched a nonviolent campaign against the occupation that earned him a Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. Read about the life and work of the Dalai Lama, an international icon of peace.

Did you know that a newborn wallaby is about the size of a grape? Or that a baby wallaby drinks its mother's milk until it is one year old? Discover more fascinating facts about baby wallabies in this book, from what they look like to how they behave.

From blowing bubbles to launching rockets, young scientists will love these exciting outdoor science projects. Clear step-by-step instructions guide readers through the project, and Science Takeaway sidebars cover the science behind the excitement.