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Imagine a tornado you can contain in a jar! No giant laboratory needed to design and create these experiments. Easy-to-follow instructions and detailed photos guide you through making your own miniature science experiments.

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This how-to manual of science experiments is designed for STEM enthusiasts who also enjoy the creative, crafty aspect of projects (think paint, glitter, yarn, and staging). Introductory material addresses how to think like a scientist, organize tools and workspaces, and make safety a top priority. Subsequent chapters offer step-by-step directions for science fair-type activities, ranging from classic (volcanoes, miniature ecosystems) to more innovative (walking water drops, a magnet-powered merry-go-round). All incorporate artistic touches, and one, where makers create a model of a mini science lab, definitely embodies crafts. Pages are full of user-friendly graphics (bulleted ingredient lists, numbered activities, inset science and production tips, and full-color photos of interim steps and finished projects). Most of these activities could be completed independently by young readers, but adult supervision, or at least oversight, will enhance final results. Whether adding glitter to simulate debris in a tornado's vortex, or turning painted clothespins and buttons into race cars, these accessible activities will attract budding scientists and crafters alike. --Booklist --Journal Anything 'mini' is bound to elicit coos of delight, and this series is no exception. Nine projects per volume are explained through easy-to-follow instructions laid out in a clear sequences, accompanied by ultra close-up photography. The projects in Wearables, Holiday Crafts, and Decorating allow for a broad range of customization. And although many of the little items in Decorating would seem at home in a dollhouse, the book does not make this reference, keeping it as gender-neutral as possible. Each title starts with tips about lighting, small containers, and tiny tools (toothpicks and tweezers). Back matter includes a welcome reminder to clean up afterwards. Bright colors and glossy textures pop against the series' clean design. Although the author counsels patience and practice, some of these adorable crafts require an impressive amount of manual dexterity, as well as precision cutting and glue application. VERDICT Detail-oriented crafters will adore these books. --School Library Journal --Journal

"""Detail-oriented crafters will adore these books.""—School Library Journal ""Whether adding glitter to simulate debris in a tornado's vortex, or turning painted clothespins and buttons into race cars, these accessible activities will attract budding scientists and crafters alike.""—Booklist"

Anything 'mini' is bound to elicit coos of delight, and this series is no exception. Nine projects per volume are explained through easy-to-follow instructions laid out in a clear sequences, accompanied by ultra close-up photography. The projects in Wearables, Holiday Crafts, and Decorating allow for a broad range of customization. And although many of the little items in Decorating would seem at home in a dollhouse, the book does not make this reference, keeping it as gender-neutral as possible. Each title starts with tips about lighting, small containers, and tiny tools (toothpicks and tweezers). Back matter includes a welcome reminder to clean up afterwards. Bright colors and glossy textures pop against the series' clean design. Although the author counsels patience and practice, some of these adorable crafts require an impressive amount of manual dexterity, as well as precision cutting and glue application. VERDICT Detail-oriented crafters will adore these books. --School Library Journal --Journal This how-to manual of science experiments is designed for STEM enthusiasts who also enjoy the creative, crafty aspect of projects (think paint, glitter, yarn, and staging). Introductory material addresses how to think like a scientist, organize tools and workspaces, and make safety a top priority. Subsequent chapters offer step-by-step directions for science fair-type activities, ranging from classic (volcanoes, miniature ecosystems) to more innovative (walking water drops, a magnet-powered merry-go-round). All incorporate artistic touches, and one, where makers create a model of a mini science lab, definitely embodies crafts. Pages are full of user-friendly graphics (bulleted ingredient lists, numbered activities, inset science and production tips, and full-color photos of interim steps and finished projects). Most of these activities could be completed independently by young readers, but adult supervision, or at least oversight, will enhance final results. Whether adding glitter to simulate debris in a tornado's vortex, or turning painted clothespins and buttons into race cars, these accessible activities will attract budding scientists and crafters alike. --Booklist --Journal

Anything 'mini' is bound to elicit coos of delight, and this series is no exception. Nine projects per volume are explained through easy-to-follow instructions laid out in a clear sequences, accompanied by ultra close-up photography. The projects in Wearables, Holiday Crafts, and Decorating allow for a broad range of customization. And although many of the little items in Decorating would seem at home in a dollhouse, the book does not make this reference, keeping it as gender-neutral as possible. Each title starts with tips about lighting, small containers, and tiny tools (toothpicks and tweezers). Back matter includes a welcome reminder to clean up afterwards. Bright colors and glossy textures pop against the series' clean design. Although the author counsels patience and practice, some of these adorable crafts require an impressive amount of manual dexterity, as well as precision cutting and glue application. VERDICT Detail-oriented crafters will adore these books. --School Library Journal -- (4/1/2017 12:00:00 AM) This how-to manual of science experiments is designed for STEM enthusiasts who also enjoy the creative, crafty aspect of projects (think paint, glitter, yarn, and staging). Introductory material addresses how to think like a scientist, organize tools and workspaces, and make safety a top priority. Subsequent chapters offer step-by-step directions for science fair-type activities, ranging from classic (volcanoes, miniature ecosystems) to more innovative (walking water drops, a magnet-powered merry-go-round). All incorporate artistic touches, and one, where makers create a model of a mini science lab, definitely embodies crafts. Pages are full of user-friendly graphics (bulleted ingredient lists, numbered activities, inset science and production tips, and full-color photos of interim steps and finished projects). Most of these activities could be completed independently by young readers, but adult supervision, or at least oversight, will enhance final results. Whether adding glitter to simulate debris in a tornado's vortex, or turning painted clothespins and buttons into race cars, these accessible activities will attract budding scientists and crafters alike. --Booklist -- (5/15/2017 12:00:00 AM)

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Rebecca Felix lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where she writes and edits children's books. She has written books on many topics, and learning about new things is Rebecca's favorite part of her job.

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