Karen Romano Young
writer • artist • deep-sea diver • polar explorer •comics creator
My next book,
GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS: THE WORLD'S LIVING LABORATORY
just came out!!
With illustrations by Amy Grimes and published by What On Earth!
Watch the Galápagos trailer!
Try This! Extreme
50 Fun & Safe Science Experiments for the Mad Scientist in You
a Junior Library Guild selection
AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books/
Hands-on Science Books longlist
Science magazine Best Books
for Curious Kids, 2017
Discover what makes science fun in this engaging book, filled with weird, wacky science facts, basic principles, and 50 creative science projects that take interactivity to a whole new level. Dynamic photos and art highlight projects step by step so kids can conduct experiments with confidence and accuracy. Most projects involve kid-friendly subjects like electrical charges, chemical explosions, and food chemistry and are based on materials easily found at home. Bonus projects throughout encourage curious kids to dig deeper and experiment on their own.
"Fun, accessible, and teeming with potential for extended inquiry." --Booklist
Ages 10 and up
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ISBN-10: 142632863X
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ISBN-13: 978-1426328633
Also try: Try This!