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hands-on discovery

Books about hands-on discovery for readers of all ages.

Cover of My First Garden Book

My First Garden Book

Angela Wilkes

Ages 5–10naturegardening

Cover of Physics (Science Fair Projects (Paperback Sterling))

Physics (Science Fair Projects (Paperback Sterling))

Bob Bonnet, Dan Keen

Ages 8–14physicsexperimentation

Cover of Structures, Materials and Art Activities

Structures, Materials and Art Activities

Barbara Taylor

Ages 6–12creativitystem learning

Cover of Ultimate Girls' Guide to Science

Ultimate Girls' Guide to Science

Beth Caldwell Hoyt, Erica Ritter

Ages 9–12science explorationexperimentation

Cover of Kidsgardening

Kidsgardening

Kevin Raftery, Kim Gilbert Raftery

Ages 5–12naturegrowth