Science Mom's Guide to Water, Part 2

Book excerpt: With comics, coloring pages, and engaging explanations, Science Mom Activity Guides are the perfect introduction to basic principles of chemistry and physics for readers age 7 to 12. This second installment explores surface tension with six hands-on science experiments: Water on a Coin, Waxed Paper Wizard, Pepper Scatter, Floating Pin, Soap Boat, and Floating Paperclip. Designed to be completed with supplies readily found in the kitchen and around the house, these guides can also be supplemented with instructional videos from the Science Mom YouTube Channel. Throughout the series, young scientists will follow the adventures of the cartoon characters Kashun and Derring as they explore the wonders of science, completing mazes and puzzles along the way.