Jane P. Gardner has worked in publishing as a writer and editor of educational material for the K–12+ market for over a decade. With master's degrees in geology and education, Jane brings her unique combination of skills in science and education to each project. Jane lives in Melrose, MA.
No matter what school looks like this year, middle schoolers need to learn about the foundational sciences. Try these hands-on books that make diving into physics, chemistry, and biology a blast for kids 12 to 15! Titles include: Chemistry: Investigate the Matter that Makes Up Your World Physics: Investigate the Mechanics of Nature Cells: Experience Life at its TiniestView
Have you ever noticed that the physical world works in certain ways? When you push an object it moves. Skateboarders use force and motion to perform tricks. If you jump up as high as you can, you'll quickly fall back to the ground. Baseball players use gravity to bring the ball back down when they throw it. When you flip a switch, electricity powers your toaster. Rock bands use electricity to put on a show....View