Science Experiments for Kids 9–12: Fun and Easy Hands-On STEM Projects with Step-by-Step Instructions Using Everyday Materials to Explore Chemistry, ... and Engineering (Illustrated Edition) - Softcover

Yu, Daniel

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798194630813

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Turn curiosity into discovery with 60 exciting, hands-on science experiments designed for kids ages 9–12!

Science Experiments for Kids 9–12 transforms everyday materials into opportunities to explore, build, test, observe, and discover. From bubbling chemical reactions and growing crystals to balloon-powered cars, electricity, the human body, strong structures, and engineering challenges, young scientists can experience STEM concepts in action.

Each experiment is presented with clear step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations and diagrams, giving kids a visual guide to what they are building, testing, and observing. Easy-to-follow explanations reveal the science behind every result, helping children understand why things happen while they experiment.

Inside, young scientists will discover:

• 60 hands-on STEM experiments covering chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering

• Illustrated step-by-step guides and diagrams that make experiments easier to understand and follow

• Projects made with common, easy-to-find materials

• Clear “What You Will Need” lists for quick preparation

• Safety First guidance for every activity

• The Science Behind It explanations that connect each experiment to real scientific principles

• Fascinating STEM trivia and real-world connections

• Engineering and design challenges that encourage creative problem-solving

• Activities covering forces, motion, energy, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, plants, cells, the human body, ecology, structures, simple machines, and more

• A dedicated Science Fair Skills section that teaches kids how to design a fair test, organize data, create graphs, and present a STEM project

Kids can make a balloon inflate through chemistry, investigate friction, bend light, build bridges, explore static electricity, test reaction time, design a water filter, and much more.

Along the way, they will practice observing carefully, making predictions, measuring results, collecting data, testing variables, and thinking like real scientists.

Perfect for curious kids, homeschool learning, classroom enrichment, weekend projects, science fair preparation, and family STEM activities, this illustrated experiment book makes science something kids can see, touch, test, and explore for themselves.

Put on your safety goggles, gather a few everyday supplies, and start experimenting!

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798194630813
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 140