The Kitchen Pantry Scientist: Chemistry for Kids by Liz Lee Heinecke

*Disclosure of material connection- I received a copy of the book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for my honest thoughts. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions stated are 100% my own. 

About the book-

This engaging guide offers a series of snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work with chemistry, from ancient history through today. Each lab tells the story of a scientist along with some background about the importance of their work, and a description of where it is still being used or reflected in today’s world. A step-by-step illustrated experiment paired with each story offers kids a hands-on opportunity for exploring concepts the scientists pursued, or are working on today. Experiments range from very simple projects using materials you probably already have on hand, to more complicated ones that may require a few inexpensive items you can purchase online. Just a few of the incredible people and scientific concepts you'll explore:

My thoughts-

Many books with science expirements for kids are just small easy projects that might entertain very young children but even then only for a few minutes. The Kitchen Pantry Scientist: Chemistry for Kids is full of interesting science expirements using things that you can find in your pantry. The absolute coolest things about this book is that the expirements are tied to the beginning of the chapter of the book which each feature a famous scientist and their contributions to the field. My boys are 10 and they would love every expirement in this book, and since we are at home from school right now social distancing just like much of the rest of the world, we may actually have time to give them a try. My only complaint is the book isn't long enough. I recommend this to any parent with kids who enjoy science or who are looking for something outside the box today thats fun but educational.