National Geographic Try This Brings Out The Mad Scientist In Children Plus GIVEAWAY 9/15

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My oldest son just started high school, and one of the things he's most excited about is science class. He will finally get to do labs and really learn how things work in a hands-on way. Of course all this talk about science experiments has made my preschoolers feel a little left out. After all, it will be several years before they get to dissect cow eyeballs or mix chemicals together to see the reaction. 

Luckily, I can bring the science lab home to them, thanks to National Geographic Kids. Their book, "Try This" offers kids 50 fun and educational science experiments that can be performed right in the comfort of your own home. Of course as with any science experiments, adult supervision should definitely be present when young children are involved. But that's just common sense, in my opinion.

In addition to tons of great experiments, there are also a lot of fun facts in "Try This". It really explains why things work the way they do, and in words that kids can easily understand. 

Some of the experiments, like the Floating Water Magic Trick below, are incredibly simple and can be conducted in mere minutes. Others are a lot more complex and require more time and materials. So there really is something for any occasion, whether it's a quick trick or a more elaborate science lesson. 

There are even experiments that address things like human behaviors and body language. I especially liked the "Phony Smiles" experiment below. It was quite eye-opening! Maybe I liked this one because I am very trusting, and end up being used as a doormat. Learning to read facial expressions and body language has really helped me determine peoples' motivation. It's a great skill for anyone to have, especially kids who may be interested in psychology or even law enforcement!

But the thing I love most about "National Geographic Kids Try This"? It helps me bring all 3 of my kids together, despite the huge age gap. Let's face it: A high school student isn't going to want to hang out with preschoolers. When we received this fun book, a common interest in science bridged that age gap in no time. Kyle even plays teacher and shows his baby brother and sister how to do these experiments. They even made a sundial together out on the deck! 

So if you have kids who are curious about the world around them, I would definitely recommend checking out this book. It's loaded with activities that the whole family can enjoy, and everyone is bound to learn something new. Who says learning can't be fun?! 

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