Finalist for the 2021 Next Generation Indie Book Award for Children's/Juvenile (Non-Fiction) Finalist for the 15th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards for Children's Non-Fiction and Picture Books: Preschool categories. Learn Chemistry Through Fun Interactive Game Play Let's play a game of ''One of these things is not like the other!'' We'll start with the clothes we wear and by the end of our book, we'll be learning about Periodic Symbols and different states of matter! Sounds like fun right?! Let's Learn About Chemistry makes it easy to introduce children to the basic fundamentals that form the foundation of chemistry -- no science degree required. If you've ever wanted to start young readers off on a lifelong love of STEM, Let's Learn About Chemistry is a great first step. Covering the Basics of Science and Chemistry Join friends Charlie, Elizabeth, Oscar and Lydia as they explore the basics of chemistry in this easy to understand children's book. Little learners will love the game structure of the book, that slowly progresses to more complex ideas without ever going too fast or overwhelming with too many facts. From toddlers and pre-readers to grade school students, young children will learn: -- The different states of matter -- The difference between macroscopic, microscopic and submicroscopic -- The difference between soluble and insoluble -- Scientific words and terminology that are broken down by syllables to make it easy to read and provide better retention Real World Games Make Learning Fun and Interactive! By using everyday household items like a fried egg, toy dinosaur and carton of milk, kids will see that chemistry is truly all around them. These real-world examples make abstract chemistry terms and concepts easy for little ones to understand. Written by a Scientist and Mom! Author Stephanie Ryan, PhD brings her passion for science to life in this accessible children's chemistry book. Designed to make chemistry approachable and captivate young readers and listeners, Dr. Ryan uses fun comparison games to help kids better understand their world and the role chemistry plays in it. A science and math curriculum developer, Dr. Ryan is also a mom to a three-year old and her unique perspective as both a mom, educator and scientist makes her the perfect guide to introduce the concepts of chemistry to young readers. Readers Are Invited to Play Along and Learn Chemistry Basics If you ever wanted to give a young learner an introduction to chemistry or STEM, but didn't know where to start, Let's Learn About Chemistry makes it easy to give children the building blocks to expand their knowledge of science and chemistry. Come along with this diverse cast of little ones as they play dress-up, eat lunch and play outside, all while including readers in their interactive games that teach the scientific concepts of chemistry. There's no better or more fun way to learn! This is a fabulous book for children who are curious at heart. It's wonderfully educational, something that really satisfies an inquisitive child's mind. Our children's capacity to learn is infinite. I recommend this book for young children who are science-oriented or simply interested in knowing more about how things work. It's illustrated so nicely that my son easily learned about chemistry in a fun and interesting way. --Leesa McGregor - Social Entrepreneur and Author of A New Alphabet for Humanity ''Matter and mixtures and microscopes, oh my! Let's Learn About Chemistry by Stephanie Ryan, PhD will capture the attention of any future chemist. Chemistry is often a difficult subject area to approach for young children, but Ryan engages her readers by turning chemistry into a fun matching game. By the end of the book, children will be able to compare and contrast the basic chemical makeup of things they see and use every day. Let's Learn About Chemistry is a great resource for both parents and teachers!'' --Jenn Dlugos, author of Awesome Space Tech, Bizarre Space: A Kid's Guide to Our Strange, Unusual Universe , and the Things That Make You Go Yuck! series ''This is a wonderful book for parent and child to learn about chemistry together! Toddlers and kids will be drawn in by the fun illustrations and bright colors, and more in-depth explanations are provided for the parents perfect for the parent whose child keeps asking ''why, why why!'' The book lends itself to all types of discussions and comparisons and can be used for years as the child's understanding of science and chemistry deepens. Adults are often surprised at children's interest and aptitude in sophisticated scientific concepts and Let's Learn about Chemistry is a great way to support your junior scientist's curiosity about the world.'' -- Dr. Olivia Mullins, Founder and Executive Director of Science Delivered, a science education nonprofit that focuses on elementary school students. She is also a former neuroscientist ... and wrote Experimenting with Scienc