Backyard Scientist

Science can get messy, but getting messy can be fun. This hands-on series plunges readers into awesome experiments in fascinating science topics: astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, meteorology, and physics. Readers will learn about the science all around them in their daily lives and in their own backyards. Each book begins with an introduction to help readers understand the featured branch of science. Handy "What's Happening" sidebars explain the science behind every activity. Each experiment is simplified through step-by-step instructions that ensure accessibility. Readers will get ready, get messy, and get experimenting with this epic series. Features include: Interactive introduction to key science curriculum topics. Full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions illustrate each experiment.