Synopsis
Turn ordinary into awesome with this fun book, jam-packed with science-inspired ideas kids can use to simplify, prettify, and eco-fy their lives at home, school, and on the go.
Upcycle, recycle, and/or repurpose your stuff and engineer your way out of all kinds of sticky situations--all while learning about science and sustainability as you do it! Make cool lantern lights for your room, discover a tried-and-true brain freeze cure, learn how to boost your memory power, and more. In this easy-to-follow guide, kids get tips and tricks for upcycling and reusing old stuff, as well as hands-on activities, fun facts, and insights from professional-grade life hackers who use their problem-solving skills to change the world.
By the end, you'll be able to hack your way through all kinds of problems, from a messy backpack to stage fright, a drippy ice pop to smelly shoes!
About the Author
AUBRE ANDRUS is the multi-award-winning children's book author of The Look Up Series, the Moonbeam Children's Book award-winning STEM series for girls. The Look Up Series lets girls befriend real women in STEM and inspires readers to find the curiosity and confidence they need to succeed. Aubre loved her time spent as an editor at American Girl magazine and loves speaking on podcasts and in the media about the importance of empowering girls.
Andrus has written dozens of kid's books for National Geographic, Lonely Planet, American Girl, Disney, Scholastic, and young YouTube stars. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughters where she loves to play in the ocean and explore the beauty of Southern California. Head to @aubreandrus to learn more about virtual school visits and her children's book writing digital courses. Educators can find free STEM downloads and videos for The Look Up Series at @thelookupseries.
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