I am so excited today to share with you an excerpt from The Racecar Book: Build and Race Mousetrap Cars, Dragsters, Tri-Can Haulers & More (Chicago Review Press, October 2013, Ages 9 & Up) by Bobby Mercer. I received permission from The Racecar Book by Bobby Mercer to reprint this excerpt on how to make a mini balloon racecar because I know that building is always … [Read more...] about How To Make A Mini Balloon Racecar
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5 Kids Science Ideas To Make Them Eager Learners
Sometimes it seems like kids enjoy science about as much as they do vegetables. Yet, parents know that an enthusiasm for science can lead to better grades in school and an exciting, useful career in the future. Through science, kids learn to ask questions, to try experiments and to let their curiosity lead them in unexpected directions. Encouraging an interest in science is … [Read more...] about 5 Kids Science Ideas To Make Them Eager Learners
Hands On Science Books for Kids
I am a science major myself so I naturally encourage my children's interest in science. At this point, we largely explore it through interacting with nature. They also love doing occasional science experiments for kids- we often get ideas from her kids National Geographic magazine. I used to volunteer, in college, to do science experiments at a local elementary school. Kids … [Read more...] about Hands On Science Books for Kids
Adventure Science Center Nashville Review
I have been curious about the Adventure Science Center since I arrived here in Nashville almost two years ago. I wanted to go check it out but I was a little put off by the admission prices. When you have two kids, the expense really adds up! (I know, just imagine if I had more!) Anyway, I caught a special on Groupon, which offers daily half off or more deals in your city where … [Read more...] about Adventure Science Center Nashville Review