Science Explorers: A practical guide to discovering science through simple, at-home experiments

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· Barrett Williams
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About this ebook

Science Explorers invites curious minds to step outside the screen and into the weather around them. This engaging, hands-on guide turns everyday skies into a living classroom, where observation becomes discovery and questions lead the way to real understanding. Perfect for curious kids, families, and classrooms, it blends exploration, experimentation, and playful problem solving into one exciting journey.

Inside, you’ll build confidence through concrete, beginner-friendly activities. Craft a simple thermometer, a rain gauge, and a wind indicator. Start a weather journal, collect data, and watch patterns emerge. Learn how clouds form, what the water cycle looks like in action, and how winds shape the day. From tracking seasonal changes to measuring heat and temperature, every chapter invites you to test ideas, record findings, and predict what comes next—with funny mishaps and “aha” moments along the way.

Science Explorers covers a rich landscape of topics in an approachable way. Discover how weather affects daily life, explore safety around storms, and peek into how forecasts are made. You’ll read the sky, investigate rainbows and light, and even see how microclimates play out in your own backyard. There are friendly, practical projects to spark creativity—from simple experiments you can do with common household items to data challenges that turn numbers into clear conclusions.

The book also blends science with art and everyday life—showing how weather inspires cooking ideas, art projects, and thoughtful journaling. It’s a versatile resource for hands-on learning at home or in the classroom, designed to foster curiosity, careful observation, and a love of discovery.

Ready to become a young meteorologist and a confident data sleuth? Grab Science Explorers and start your weather-powered adventure today.

About the author

Barrett is an award-winning Systems Engineer with a passion for leveraging emerging technology to design and maintain complex repairable systems. Throughout his career, he has been involved in numerous high-tech programs for the U.S. Government as well as private corporations. Barrett's contributions to the field of systems engineering have been recognized with awards from large defense contractors as well as his alma mater, Stevens Institute of Technology. In addition to his work as an engineer, Barrett is an accomplished author, known for his no-nonsense, straightforward writing style that cuts through the noise and provides practical, actionable information. His books are designed to help readers accomplish various goals from starting small businesses to generate additional streams of income to harnessing the power of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

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