The Highlights Book of How

Discover the Science Behind How the World Works, Hands-On Activities & Experiments for Kids, 100+ Activities to Learn How Science Works

Created by Highlights
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Hardcover
$29.99 US
7.81"W x 10.31"H x 1.25"D  
On sale Oct 04, 2022 | 340 Pages | 9781644728499
Grade 2 & Up
Curious kids will love learning how things work with this award-winning book! With 352 pages of answers to science questions and tons of hands-on activities, the Book of How will elevate any child's collection of kids’ science books.

A perfect companion to Highlights’ best-selling Book of Things to Do, this can’t-miss how things work book for kids will have readers eager to explore the world around them. The Highlights Book of How features some of the most inquisitive science questions from kids, alongside expert answers. This engaging blend of STEM content, experiments and activities features:

  • Answers to science questions: How was the moon formed? How does hair grow? How exactly does popcorn pop? How did the ocean get so salty?
  • Chapters on numerous branches of science: Everyday Technology, Human Beings, Amazing Animals, Wild Weather and more.
  • Fun, hands-on experiments: Kids can try creating clouds in jars, building model dinosaurs out of marshmallows, making their own shampoo and tons more screen-free activities and science experiments for kids.

Not only does this new playtime staple provide hours of screen-free fun; it also promotes a love for STEM learning through information, exercises and activities that don’t feel like homework. By applying methods of critical thinking, engineering and more, kids can thrive as they continue to question the world around them and excitedly explore how stuff works.

The Highlights Book of How is the winner of the:
  • 2022 National Parenting Product Award
  • Mom’s Choice Award, Gold
  • National Parenting Center Seal of Approval
“This book is definitely educational and children will enjoy hours of reading about many different topics. . .There are practical experiments and activities paired with each of the science questions. Children will learn to experience the world around them, be mindful of what is happening, and learn a lot of amazing facts.” —National Parenting Product Awards
 
“This is a wonderful gift for an elementary aged student or for a teacher to use in class.” —National Parenting Product Awards

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Curious kids will love learning how things work with this award-winning book! With 352 pages of answers to science questions and tons of hands-on activities, the Book of How will elevate any child's collection of kids’ science books.

A perfect companion to Highlights’ best-selling Book of Things to Do, this can’t-miss how things work book for kids will have readers eager to explore the world around them. The Highlights Book of How features some of the most inquisitive science questions from kids, alongside expert answers. This engaging blend of STEM content, experiments and activities features:

  • Answers to science questions: How was the moon formed? How does hair grow? How exactly does popcorn pop? How did the ocean get so salty?
  • Chapters on numerous branches of science: Everyday Technology, Human Beings, Amazing Animals, Wild Weather and more.
  • Fun, hands-on experiments: Kids can try creating clouds in jars, building model dinosaurs out of marshmallows, making their own shampoo and tons more screen-free activities and science experiments for kids.

Not only does this new playtime staple provide hours of screen-free fun; it also promotes a love for STEM learning through information, exercises and activities that don’t feel like homework. By applying methods of critical thinking, engineering and more, kids can thrive as they continue to question the world around them and excitedly explore how stuff works.

The Highlights Book of How is the winner of the:
  • 2022 National Parenting Product Award
  • Mom’s Choice Award, Gold
  • National Parenting Center Seal of Approval

Praise

“This book is definitely educational and children will enjoy hours of reading about many different topics. . .There are practical experiments and activities paired with each of the science questions. Children will learn to experience the world around them, be mindful of what is happening, and learn a lot of amazing facts.” —National Parenting Product Awards
 
“This is a wonderful gift for an elementary aged student or for a teacher to use in class.” —National Parenting Product Awards

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