Arcadia Public Library

Presents a series of experiments exploring the properties of different kinds of matter.

When ten-year-old "Scab" McNally takes swimming lessons, he is afraid he will be forced to reveal his secret fear of deep water.

Presents art lessons for art projects of varying styles including drawing, printmaking, and mixed media.

Examines the properties of matter, discussing the different states, densities, and making new kinds of matter.

Interactive scenarios, sidebars, photographs, and activities introduce readers to science concepts related to the transfer of energy.

"Developed for the younger set (4-6 year olds) and targeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children, Art Lab for Little Kids is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group. As in Susan Schwake's first book, Art Lab for Kids (Quarry Books, 2012), the Labs can be used as singular projects, or used to build up to a year of hands-on fine art experiences. Each...

Learn about the complexities of shapes, build your own, and transform them through the interactive labs in Math Lab for Kids : Geometry and Topology. These labs challenge kids to think outside of the box and encourages them to become better problem-solvers. Create prisms, antiprisms, platonic solids, möbius strips, and more cool shapes; no pricey crafting supplies needed -- use simple, household items that are just as fun and creative; advanced activities...

Learn about the Chinese craft of creating a work of art through reassembled shapes in the interactive labs in Math Labs for Kids : Tangrams and Puzzles. Practice skills such as rule-following, counting, and shape recognition to solve puzzles and make creative pieces of work; no pricey crafting supplies needed -- use simple, household items that are just as fun and creative; adanced activities included with each lab with a Hints & Solutions section...