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Kids often stump us with their burning (and sometimes surprising) questions about the world. Are there more stars or trees in our universe? How far can a cobra spit? If you’re looking for something to answer their questions and teach them about the incredible world of science, Good Housekeeping has the perfect all-new book for you and for them: 1,001 Amazing Science Facts!

The ultimate boredom-busting gift book for kids 8 to 12 years old, 1,001 Amazing Science Facts will keep them eagerly flipping through the pages, pouring over the hundreds of photos and curious facts. This info-packed treasure trove answers questions like “Do bees sleep?” “Can rocks bend?” and so much more. Written by Michael Burgan with Rachel Rothman, Chief Technologist and Director of Engineering at the Good Housekeeping Institute, and the editors of Good Housekeeping, 1,001 Amazing Science Facts invites kids to enjoy what science has to offer.

Along with thrilling discoveries about awesome animals—dinosaurs and sharks included!—our exceptional planet Earth, astonishing chemical reactions, and extraordinary feats of engineering, the book’s engaging S.T.E.A.M. activities, pop quizzes, and funny jokes bring the wonders of science to life, entertaining middle-grade readers along the way.

So, what will your young budding scientist discover? In the animal chapter, they’ll find out just how far that cobra can spit—up to six feet! The body chapter reveals the smallest bone in the human body (it’s in your inner ear and is called the stapes), and a microscopic wonder that plays a crucial role in our ability to hear (three tiny bones called ossicles amplify sound). In the space and earth chapters, they’ll find out how a coral reef grows from a tiny animal and, yes, also the fact that there are more trees than stars in our universe—3 trillion trees and only 1 billion stars in the Milky Way. Who knew?

1,001 Amazing Science Facts is a must-have gift for aspiring young scientists that will satisfy their insatiable curiosity and ignite a lifelong passion for the wonders of the natural world. Get your copy now, and scroll down to check out more of our books!

1,001 Amazing Science Facts

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Filled with hands-on activities and step-by-step instructions, this ultimate book of discovery has 80+ science experiments kids ages 8 to 12 can do right at home with easy-to-find materials. Plus, tons of mind-blowing science facts and colorful photos take curiosity, fun, and learning to the next level.

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Save time, effort, and money all around the house! This ultimate home handbook is filled with 850 genius solutions to make your home look, feel, and run like a dream. It’s filled with ideas on organizing and cleaning, easy repairs and home maintenance, and cooking and entertaining.

The Little Lab: Fantastic Science for Kids

In this awesome book, kids ages 4 to 8 will discover new stuff, goof around a lot, and have a lot of fun. With 22 easy, hands-on projects and step-by-step instructions, curious kids will discover how to blow bubbles and spot rainbows, stir up a batch of ooey-gooey squishy-squashy slime and more!

Kids Cook!

Get ready for mouth-watering fun with the ultimate cookbook for aspiring young chefs! With 100+ fail-safe recipes from the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, kids 8 to 12 can create delicious recipes like Tomato Soup with Cupid Croutons and Meatball Mozzarella Pizza or Fudgy Ice-Cream Sandwiches and Tropical Smoothie Bowls.

Kids Bake!

Ready, set, dough! With more than 100 simple tested-til-perfect recipes for muffins, breads, pizzas, cookies, cakes, pies, and more, this is the perfect baking book for new bakers ages 8 to 12. Plus, Test Kitchen experts teach kids how to pick out the right pan and measure accurately so their baked creations always turn out delicious.

1,2,3 Cook!

Perfect for kids ages 4 to 8, this beginner’s cookbook is filled with 50 yummy and simple recipes they’ll love to make (and eat!). Plus, it has easy-to-read instructions, advice from the chefs in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, and even some silly jokes.

Dishes for Two

Your table for two is ready! Choose from 125 perfectly-portioned, wow-worthy recipes like air-fried steak fajitas, skillet brownies, and loaf pan lasagna, and even find out how to scale down any recipe (including treasured family favorites).

One Pot Magic

This cookbook is like magic! Inside you’ll find 180 all-star, one-pot recipes for air fryers, Instant Pots, sheet pans, skillets, and more all tested by the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen. Plus, it has cookware testing notes and care recommendations. It’s the perfect present to give alongside an appliance!

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