Embark on an intergalactic adventure where you’ll studybright galaxies, envision new planets, and explore futuristic technology inthis imaginative science activity book for kids!

The Space Science Handbooktakes children on atour of the cosmos through scientific experiments, creative projects, anddemonstrations. In addition to exploring aspects of the solar system,extraterrestrial life, and space technology, this book teaches vital scientificconcepts and helps children consider sociological and philosophicalimplications of a future in the stars. Each experiment includes a missionbrief, simple instructions and diagrams, and an explanation of the science atwork!

Experiments include:

• Atmospheric Pressure: Crush a can using the Earth’s atmosphere

• Turbulent Flow: Study turbulent flow using milk, food coloring, and dish soap

• Space Sludge: Make magnetic slime

• Emergency Battery: Create a battery from potatoes

• Wearable Electronics: Create a signaling patch

• and more!

About the Author

Cara Florance, PhD, is a biochemist and mother withexperience in astrobiology, cotton candy spinning, and radiationdecontamination. She writes books to make science fun and approachable tofamilies everywhere.