Science Experiment & STEM Books for 6–8 Year Olds

20 science experiment books for 6–8 year olds, picked from the 23 science experiment books in our review library. Kitchen-counter volcanoes and balloon rockets — hands-on science books make the mess worth it. Every pick links to our full review, with age fit and where to buy.

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Kitchen Science Lab for Kids 52 Family Friendly Experiments from

Liz Lee Heinecke

DIVAt-home science provides an environment for freedom, creativity and invention that is not always possible in a school setting. In your own kitchen, it’s simple, inexpensive, and fun to whip up a number of amazing science experiments using everyday ingredients./divDIV /divDIVScience can be as easy

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Rubber Egg Kitchen Experiment

Meg Gaertner

Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create a 'rubber' egg right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as acids, concentration, and life cycles. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossar

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Fun Science Adventures Exciting Experiments to Try at Home! by Amit Sathe

Amit Sathe

What if science felt more like magic? With 10 hands-on experiments, you'll discover the wonders of chemistry, physics, and biology-all from the comfort of home! Perfect for kids, parents, and teachers, this book turns everyday household items into mind-blowing science adventures. Watch baking soda e

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Junior Science Experiments On File by Aviva Ebner

Aviva Ebner

Provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for how to perform science experiments based on the physical, life, and earth sciences, including observation questions with answers given in an appendix.

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The Curious Club and the Animal Adventures “Fun Science Experiments

Kriti Singh

What happens if you water plants with juice? Where can you find bacteria in your house? Is slug slime as strong as a glue stick? How would your child find the answers to these questions? In The Curious Kid's Science Book, your child will learn to design his or her own science investigations to deter

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Electricity and Magnets (Simple Science Experiments) by Chris Oxlade

Chris Oxlade

With electronic devices in nearly every home, electrical and magnetic currents are a common part of everyday life. Understanding how these concepts work in a safe and practical way is an important part of every young scientist's journey. Through this volume's simple, hands-on experiments, young scie

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The Amazing Science Experiments Handbook A hands-on guidebook

Hetul Patel

With more than 80 fun experiments, SUPER Science Experiments: Cool Creations is the ultimate lab book for creative kids! This fact- and fun-filled book includes tons of simple, kid-tested science experiments, many of which can be done with items from around the house, and require little to no superv

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Science Magic Tricks for Kids 50 Amazing Experiments That Explode

Kathy Gendreau

Is it magic? Or is it science? Amaze family and friends with these 50 science experiments designed to work as magic tricks! Make a flame jump from candle to candle, create a cloud in a bottle, and keep water from pouring out of an upside-down container in this exciting science book for kids! Young m

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Super Science Comics Explore Stem, Nature, and Space! (Set)

Various

Comics are an excellent way to get young people interested in reading. With the help of this innovative series, comics can also be an excellent way to get young people interested in STEM, nature, and space. In each book, readers will meet and follow along with some friendly characters, and learn all

Cover of Awesome Science Experiments for Kids 100+ Fun STEM / STEAM Projects

Awesome Science Experiments for Kids 100+ Fun STEM / STEAM Projects

Crystal Chatterton

"Getting kids excited about science can be difficult. Science Experiments for Kids provides young scientists ages 5-10 with hands-on experiments that teach them how to apply the scientific method. From the home laboratory of former chemistry teacher and blogger behind the Science Kiddo, Crystal Chat

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Smithsonian 10-Minute Science Experiments 50+ quick, easy and awesome

Steve Spangler

AS SEEN ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW! · 50 fantastic experiments from bestselling author Steve Spangler · All experiments vetted by the scientists at the Smithsonian Institution · Step-by-step instructions with full color photos Smithsonian 10-Minute Science Experiments gives curious young readers do

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Excellent Science Experiments Classroom Collection by Chris Oxlade

Of Children’S Science Books

Many young people find science to be difficult or boring, but this collections goal is to show them how fun and exciting science can be. With these simple, yet thrilling, experiments, students will apply what they learn about magnets, electricity, sound, and other scientific topics to create unforge

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Rigbys Science Experiment by Robert Lerner

Robert Lerner

Presents easy-to-prepare scientific experiments that demonstrate principles of physics, chemistry, astronomy, and biology.

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DIY Experiments In Chemistry For Kids Volume 1 Over 101 Fun STEM

David Soughtout

Introduce your little angels to hands on science with "DIY Experiments in Chemistry for Kids Volume 1." This book is the first in a series containing over 101 Fun STEM Activities for Early Childhood Education. This engaging book provides safe and exciting experiments, using readily available househo

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The Wizards Guide to Magical Experiments 40 Science Experiments to Try at Home

A.J. Wood

This enchanting volume bridges the gap between laboratory and library, offering young readers a collection of hands-on experiments that reveal the scientific principles behind classic magical phenome...

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Experimentos Para Cada Dia Del Otono/ Experiments for Each Day of Fall

Dorothea Tust

This engaging science activity book transforms the autumn season into a hands-on learning laboratory, guiding children through daily experiments that explore the natural phenomena occurring right out...

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Fun Science Experiments with Cookery by Claudia Martin

Claudia Martin

This engaging science activity book transforms the kitchen into a hands-on laboratory, demonstrating fundamental chemistry and physics principles through edible experiments. Claudia Martin cleverly u...

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101 Science Experiments and Projects For Children

Wonder House Books

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This activity book runs through 101 experiments built almost entirely from things already in a kitchen or junk drawer — simple chemical reactions from pantry ingredients, basic physics demonstrations...

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Big Chemistry Experiments for Little Kids A First Science Book for Ages 3 to 5

Dr. Megan Olivia Hall PhD MEd

This first science book introduces foundational chemistry concepts through hands-on experiments designed specifically for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Young children will explore states of matte...

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Pebbles and the Biggest Number A STEM Adventure for Kids - Ages 4-8

Joey Benun

Pebbles the butterfly travels the world in search of the biggest number, asking every animal he meets.