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This resource will show you that you CAN introduce science to little kids and it CAN be easy and fun! The Chemistry for Kids lessons include the history of an inventor and a lab related to their work. For example, in lab #7 you read about William Henry Perkin and his work with synthetic dyes in 1838. He entered college at only 15 years old! He discovered a purple dye by accident and followed up. When he was 18, he applied and was awarded a patent for mauve dye which became the height of fashion. Your activity to emulate his work involves wool yarn, white vinegar, and food coloring of some sort. There are 25 labs in each book. If you are looking for a casual science option for this age group, I think kids and parents will enjoy this series. It feels like something you could do once a week. Not consumable. ~Sara
