Inspire a lifelong passion for science with these physics, chemistry, and biology experiments for kids—all using common household tools and ingredients!

In Kitchen Science Lab for Kids, mom and scientist Liz Lee Heinecke presents 52 family-friendly labs that introduce fundamental scientific principles in a fun and accessible format.

Following clear, photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions, have fun exploring:

Microbiology by growing your own microbe zoo on a homemade petri plate.
Rocket science by making and launching bottle rockets, using water and a bike pump.
Physics—marshmallow slingshots serve as a lesson on the transformation of energy and an egg-throwing experiment demonstrates the law of motion.
And so much more! Other great projects explore the exciting science of crystals, static electricity, acidification, and solar energy.