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Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters (Bright Ideas for Learning)
Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters (Bright Ideas for Learning)
Kim Solga

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Awesome Science Experiments for Kids: 100+ Fun Steam Projects and Why They Work!
Awesome Science Experiments for Kids: 100+ Fun Steam Projects and Why They Work!
Crystal Chatterton

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Sewing School ®: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make
Sewing School ®: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make
Amie Petronis Plumley

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Head First Java
Head First Java
Bert Bates

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The Usborne Book of Art Ideas
The Usborne Book of Art Ideas
Fiona Watt

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101 Great Science Experiments
101 Great Science Experiments
Neil Ardley

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Make: Electronics: Learning Through Discovery
Make: Electronics: Learning Through Discovery
Charles Platt

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Python Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming
Python Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming
Eric Matthes

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Cooking Class: 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Make (and Eat!)
Cooking Class: 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Make (and Eat!)
Deanna F. Cook

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Global Art: Activities, Projects and Inventions from Around the World
Global Art: Activities, Projects and Inventions from Around the World
Jean Potter

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Hands-On Learning

Insectigations: 40 Hands-on Activities to Explore the Insect World
Insectigations: 40 Hands-on Activities to Explore the Insect World
Cindy Blobaum

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Ecology for Every Kid: Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun
Ecology for Every Kid: Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun
Janice VanCleave

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The Giant Encyclopedia of Science Activities for Children 3 to 6: More Than 600 Science Activities
The Giant Encyclopedia of Science Activities for Children 3 to 6: More Than 600 Science Activities

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The Children's Kitchen Garden: A Book of Gardening, Cooking, and Learning
The Children's Kitchen Garden: A Book of Gardening, Cooking, and Learning
Ethel Brennan

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Making Things: The Handbook of Creative Discovery
Making Things: The Handbook of Creative Discovery
Ann Sayre Wiseman

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Around the World Art & Activities: Visiting the 7 Continents Through Craft Fun (Williamson Little Hands Series)
Around the World Art & Activities: Visiting the 7 Continents Through Craft Fun (Williamson Little Hands Series)
Judy Press

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Ancient Science: 40 Time-Traveling, World-Exploring, History-Making Activities for Kids
Ancient Science: 40 Time-Traveling, World-Exploring, History-Making Activities for Kids
Jim Wiese

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How to Build Treehouses, Huts and Forts
How to Build Treehouses, Huts and Forts
David Stiles

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365 Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials
365 Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials
Muriel Mandell

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Pioneer Days: Discover the Past with Fun Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes (American Kids in History Series)
Pioneer Days: Discover the Past with Fun Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes (American Kids in History Series)
David C. King

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Super Science Concoctions: 50 Mysterious Mixtures for Fabulous Fun (Williamson Kids Can! Series)
Super Science Concoctions: 50 Mysterious Mixtures for Fabulous Fun (Williamson Kids Can! Series)
Jill Frankel Hauser

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The Explorabook: A Kid's Science Museum in a Book (Klutz)
The Explorabook: A Kid's Science Museum in a Book (Klutz)
The Exploratorium

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The Usborne Book of Science Activities, Vol. 2 (Science Activities)
The Usborne Book of Science Activities, Vol. 2 (Science Activities)
Rebecca Heddle

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Nurturing Spirituality In Children: Simple Hands-On Activities
Nurturing Spirituality In Children: Simple Hands-On Activities
Peggy Joy Jenkins

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Montessori: The Science behind the Genius
Montessori: The Science behind the Genius
Angeline Stoll Lillard

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How Science Works: 100 Ways Parents and Kids Can Share the Secrets of Science
How Science Works: 100 Ways Parents and Kids Can Share the Secrets of Science
Judith Hann

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Big Book of Science Things to Make and Do (Usborne Activities)
Big Book of Science Things to Make and Do (Usborne Activities)
Leonie Pratt

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Housebuilding for Children: Step-By-Step Guides For Houses Children Can Build Themselves
Housebuilding for Children: Step-By-Step Guides For Houses Children Can Build Themselves
Lester Walker

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Science Play!: Beginning Discoveries for 2-To 6-Year-Olds (Williamson Little Hands Series)
Science Play!: Beginning Discoveries for 2-To 6-Year-Olds (Williamson Little Hands Series)
Jill Frankel Hauser

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Science in Seconds for Kids: Over 100 Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less
Science in Seconds for Kids: Over 100 Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less
Jean Potter

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Astronomy

Astronomy for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments that Really Work
Astronomy for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments that Really Work
Janice VanCleave

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Constellations for Every Kid: Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun
Constellations for Every Kid: Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun
Janice VanCleave

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Astronomy for All Ages, 2nd: Discovering the Universe through Activities for Children and Adults
Astronomy for All Ages, 2nd: Discovering the Universe through Activities for Children and Adults
Edward Pascuzzi

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Chemistry

Chemistry for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments that Really Work
Chemistry for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments that Really Work
Janice VanCleave

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Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids: 50+ Exciting STEAM Projects to Design and Build
Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids: 50+ Exciting STEAM Projects to Design and Build
Christina Schul

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Ciencia Per A Nens (?Eureka!)
Ciencia Per A Nens (?Eureka!)
Liz Lee Heinecke

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Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects
Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects
Jack Challoner

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The Curious Kid's Science Book: 100+ Creative Hands-On Activities for Ages 4-8
The Curious Kid's Science Book: 100+ Creative Hands-On Activities for Ages 4-8
Asia Citro

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Usborne 100 Science Experiments (100 Science Experiments Il)
Usborne 100 Science Experiments (100 Science Experiments Il)
Kate Knighton

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Smithsonian 10-Minute Science Experiments: 50+ quick, easy and awesome projects for kids
Smithsonian 10-Minute Science Experiments: 50+ quick, easy and awesome projects for kids
Media Lab Books

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Awesome Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids: 50 Steam Projects You Can Eat!
Awesome Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids: 50 Steam Projects You Can Eat!
Megan Olivia Hall

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Science in the Kitchen (Science Activities)
Science in the Kitchen (Science Activities)
Rebecca Heddle

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The Ben Franklin Book of Easy and Incredible Experiments: A Franklin Institute Science Museum Book
The Ben Franklin Book of Easy and Incredible Experiments: A Franklin Institute Science Museum Book
Franklin Institute

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Physical Science: Concepts in Action
Physical Science: Concepts in Action
David V. Frank

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STEAM lab for kids
STEAM lab for kids
Liz Lee Heinecke

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50 Science Things to Make & Do (Usborne Activities)
50 Science Things to Make & Do (Usborne Activities)
Kate Knighton

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Big Science for Little People: 52 Activities to Help You and Your Child Discover the Wonders of Science
Big Science for Little People: 52 Activities to Help You and Your Child Discover the Wonders of Science
Lynn Brunelle

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Gizmos & Gadgets: Creating Science Contraptions That Work (& Knowing Why) (Williamson Kids Can! Series)
Gizmos & Gadgets: Creating Science Contraptions That Work (& Knowing Why) (Williamson Kids Can! Series)
Jill Frankel Hauser

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The Usborne Book of Science Activities, Vol. 3 (Science Activities)
The Usborne Book of Science Activities, Vol. 3 (Science Activities)
Rebecca Heddle

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Usborne Book of Science Activities, Vol. 1 (Science Activities)
Usborne Book of Science Activities, Vol. 1 (Science Activities)
Helen Edom

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Real Chemistry Experiments: 40 Exciting Steam Activities for Kids
Real Chemistry Experiments: 40 Exciting Steam Activities for Kids
Edward P Zovinka PhD

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Engineering for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun
Engineering for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun
Janice VanCleave

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Mason Jar Science: 40 Slimy, Squishy, Super-Cool Experiments
Mason Jar Science: 40 Slimy, Squishy, Super-Cool Experiments
Jon Adolph

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Experiments & Projects

Biology For Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work
Biology For Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work
Janice VanCleave

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Earth Science for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments that Really Work
Earth Science for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments that Really Work
Janice VanCleave

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Science with Water
Science with Water
Helen Edom

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Steven Caney's Ultimate Building Book: Including More Than 100 Incredible Projects Kids Can Make!
Steven Caney's Ultimate Building Book: Including More Than 100 Incredible Projects Kids Can Make!
Steven Caney

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Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World: Activities on Biomes from Pole to Pole
Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World: Activities on Biomes from Pole to Pole
Janice VanCleave

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Amazing Kitchen Chemistry Projects You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself series)
Amazing Kitchen Chemistry Projects You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself series)
Cynthia Light Brown

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Geology Crafts for Kids: 50 Nifty Projects to Explore the Marvels of Planet Eart (For the Junior Rockhound)
Geology Crafts for Kids: 50 Nifty Projects to Explore the Marvels of Planet Eart (For the Junior Rockhound)
Alan H. Anderson

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Geology Rocks!: 50 Hands-On Activities to Explore the Earth (Kaleidoscope Kids)
Geology Rocks!: 50 Hands-On Activities to Explore the Earth (Kaleidoscope Kids)
Cindy Blobaum

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Physics

Physics for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments in Motion, Heat, Light, Machines, and Sound
Physics for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments in Motion, Heat, Light, Machines, and Sound
Janice Van Cleave

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Junk Drawer Physics: 50 Awesome Experiments That Don't Cost a Thing
Junk Drawer Physics: 50 Awesome Experiments That Don't Cost a Thing
Bobby Mercer

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Light: Shadows, Mirrors, and Rainbows (Amazing Science)
Light: Shadows, Mirrors, and Rainbows (Amazing Science)
Natalie M. Rosinsky

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Science is Simple: Over 250 Activities for Preschoolers
Science is Simple: Over 250 Activities for Preschoolers
Peggy Ashbrook

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Awesome Physics Experiments for Kids: 40 Fun Science Projects and Why They Work
Awesome Physics Experiments for Kids: 40 Fun Science Projects and Why They Work
Erica L. Colón

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Spy Science: 40 Secret-Sleuthing, Code-Cracking, Spy-Catching Activities for Kids
Spy Science: 40 Secret-Sleuthing, Code-Cracking, Spy-Catching Activities for Kids
Jim Wiese

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The Usborne Big Book of Experiments (Big Book of Experiences)
The Usborne Big Book of Experiments (Big Book of Experiences)
Alastair Smith

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The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science: 64 Daring Experiments for Young Scientists
The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science: 64 Daring Experiments for Young Scientists
Sean Connolly

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More Picture Perfect Science Lessons
More Picture Perfect Science Lessons
Karen Rohrich Ansberry

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100 Great Stem Projects
100 Great Stem Projects
D.K. Publishing

from $8.69

Science Crafts for Kids: 50 Fantastic Things to Invent & Create
Science Crafts for Kids: 50 Fantastic Things to Invent & Create
Gwen Diehn

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Energy Lab for Kids: 40 Exciting Experiments to Explore, Create, Harness, and Unleash Energy
Energy Lab for Kids: 40 Exciting Experiments to Explore, Create, Harness, and Unleash Energy
Emily Hawbacker

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The Complete Cookbook for Young Scientists: Good Science Makes Great Food: 70+ Recipes, Experiments, & Activities (Young Chefs Series)
The Complete Cookbook for Young Scientists: Good Science Makes Great Food: 70+ Recipes, Experiments, & Activities (Young Chefs Series)
America's Test Kitchen Kids

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Big Book Of Science Elementary K 6
Big Book Of Science Elementary K 6
Dinah Zike

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101 Kids Simple Science Experiments That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever!: The Fun and Educational Entertainment Solution for Parents, Relatives & Babysitters
101 Kids Simple Science Experiments That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever!: The Fun and Educational Entertainment Solution for Parents, Relatives & Babysitters
Rachel Miller

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365 Science Activities IR
365 Science Activities IR
Lucy Bowman

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Awesome Robotics Projects for Kids: 20 Original STEAM Robots and Circuits to Design and Build
Awesome Robotics Projects for Kids: 20 Original STEAM Robots and Circuits to Design and Build
Bob Katovich

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The Rainbow Science Curriculum
The Rainbow Science Curriculum
Durell C. Dobbins

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Commonalities of the books on hands-on learning include a focus on science experiments and activities for children, with many books containing over 50 experiments or activities. Several books provide comprehensive guides for parents to teach science to their children through interactive activities. Many of the books also emphasize the importance of sustainability, gardening, and cooking in a fun way. Additionally, there are several books that provide easy-to-follow instructions and explanations of the science behind each experiment or activity.

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