This post contains affiliate links. A big box arrived on my doorstep from Penguin Random House publishers. I knew I'd requested a book for review. Maybe a few of them? Hubs looked on as I opened it. We were amazed, and more than a bit disappointed, to find a just one book and a lot of bubble wrap inside. Granted, A World of Information is a large book, nearly 15 inches tall!, but still. Hubs is an information junkie and trivia buff. His ... [ Read More ]
Minecraft for Makers Book Review
This is a guest post from STEM Kids Chicago contributor Brandie Langer. This post contains affiliate links and originally appeared on STEM Kids Chicago. When I got my hands on John Baichtal's book Minecraft for Makers: Minecraft in the Real World with LEGO, 3D Printing, Arduino, and More! (affiliate link), I knew it was a book both my son and I would enjoy, and I was right! My 11-year-old son is a Minecraft addict, as are many of his ... [ Read More ]
Amazing Bionic Animals and a Peek at Marine Science
In these dark times, I sometimes turn to cute animal videos and GIFs for a quick smile. Don't judge; it's actually a science-based approach! And of all of the cute, fluffy animal videos, nothing tugs at my heart like adorable animals with prosthetics. So when a publisher reached out to me with their fall titles (affiliate links ahead), I practically melted when I came across Unstoppable: True Stories of Amazing Bionic Animals. Stories of Bionic ... [ Read More ]
Museum Hack Tour in Chicago
We love to visit museums, so when the team at Museum Hack invited me to try out one of their "renegade" museum tours, my interest was piqued. Museum Hack's irreverent tours are currently available at a variety of museums in Chicago, New York City, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. That said, their only current Chicago option is the Art Institute of Chicago. Despite being a world-class museum and an international crowd-pleaser, it's ... [ Read More ]
Great Books for STEM and Maker Kids
The Maker Mom helps parents raise awesome STEM-loving, Maker-friendly kids. These kids (and their parents) tend to like books. After all, books are the gifts that keep on giving, the friends you can visit and explore with all year round. So naturally, I'm excited to introduce you to a great collection of new books and share a few old favorites, too. Most of these books were sent to me for review, sometimes at my request, and sometimes because I'm ... [ Read More ]
Yellow Scope Acids and Bases Kit
I've been following Yellow Scope, a company founded by two STEM moms that makes science kits for girls, since their beginning. I was excited to see that they expanded their line with a new kit, Acids and Bases. I was sent the new Yellow Scope Acids and Bases kit for review. I passed it along to my friend Kristina and her 10-year-old daughter, Linnea, whose eyes lit up when I mentioned the opportunity to test it out. Yellow Scope Acids and ... [ Read More ]
Super Cool Tech for the Holidays and Beyond
This post contains affiliate links. I'm leaning toward books this holiday season and I've got a whole pile to recommend. First up is the one fresh from my mailbox, Super Cool Tech from DK Books. Designed for tech-curious kids ages 8-12, the book has a sleek, silver hardcover that resembles a laptop. Just flip open the lid, err, cover and let the learning begin. Super Cool Tech Book Review Adults who want to learn more about new technologies ... [ Read More ]