The National Geographic scientific magic activity kit is a fun and educational tool for children to explore the world of science and magic. This kit includes a variety of activities that engage children in hands-on learning experiences, allowing them to discover the principles behind various scientific and magical phenomena. With this kit, children can perform 20 different experiments and tricks that are designed to captivate their imagination and spark their curiosity. The activities cover a range of topics such as optics, magnetism, chemistry, and physics, giving children the opportunity to learn about these scientific concepts in an interactive and entertaining way. Each activity in the kit comes with clear and easy-to-follow instructions, making it accessible for children of different ages and skill levels. The materials required for the experiments are also included in the kit, eliminating the need for additional purchases or searching for specific items.
When things gets messy, it’s easy to point your finger at the kids with the messiest magic. But the Upside-Down Magic students aren’t going to let themselves be blamed. Instead, they’re going to find out what’s really going on – and get their school back on track before something really wacky happens.
And while Bax does have the unfortunate magical condition of turning into a stone, he swears he has nothing to do with some of the rocky magic that s been causing a string of Dunwiddle disasters. Sure, there s a magical skunk garden, a school-wide Hide and Seek night, and expensive gloves that help Nory s friend Elliott with his flaring, but Nory s father and the rest of the teachers are super strict, and Nory doesn t feel like she fits in.
The materials required for the experiments are also included in the kit, eliminating the need for additional purchases or searching for specific items. The National Geographic scientific magic activity kit not only provides children with a fun and engaging learning experience, but it also encourages them to think critically and develop problem-solving skills. By allowing children to explore the principles behind various magic tricks, the kit helps them understand that there is a scientific explanation behind seemingly impossible feats.
Upside-Down Magic Series
From Emily Jenkins, Sarah Mlynowski, and Lauren Myracle comes the New York Times bestselling series about a group of magical kids who set out to prove that life on the other side of ordinary has its charms. Coming to the Disney Channel in summer 2020!
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What happens when your magic goes wonky? Find out in this series from superstar authors Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins. Visit www.scholastic.com/UpsideDownMagic
Crazy magic causes trouble for the Upside-Down Magic kids. Who's to blame?
Upside-Down Magic
It’s never easy when your magic goes wonky. For Nory, this means that instead of being able to turn into a dragon or a ktiten, she turns into both of them at the same time -- a dritten.
For Elliott, the simple act of conjuring fire from his fingertips turns into a fully frozen failure.
For Andres, wonky magic means he's always floating in the air, bouncing off the walls, or sitting on the ceiling.
For Bax, a bad moment of magic will turn him into a . actually, he'd rather not talk about that.
Nory, Elliott, Andres, and Bax are just four of the students in Dunwiddle Magic School's Upside-Down Magic class. In their classroom, lessons are unconventional, students are unpredictable, and magic has a tendency to turn wonky at the worst possible moments.
Because it's always amazing, the trouble a little wonky magic can cause.
Upside-Down Magic: Sticks and Stones
Strange things are happening at Dunwiddle Magic School – and the Upside-Down Magic class is getting blamed!
Yes, Marigold did shrink Lacey Clench to the size of a mouse. But that was an accident. And, yes, most people weren’t prepared for Nory to transform into a squippy (that’s half squid, half puppy) – but it’s not like Nory meant to mix up paws and tentacles. And while Bax does have the unfortunate magical condition of turning into a stone, he swears he has nothing to do with some of the rocky magic that’s been causing a string of Dunwiddle disasters.
When things gets messy, it’s easy to point your finger at the kids with the messiest magic. But the Upside-Down Magic students aren’t going to let themselves be blamed. Instead, they’re going to find out what’s really going on – and get their school back on track before something really wacky happens.
Upside-Down Magic: Showing Off
Upside-Down Magic is shaking up the Dunwiddle Magic School talent show! When the Show Off contest puts Nory, Pepper, Bax and their Upside-Down Magic friends up against the Sparkies, things might get really, really messy.
Will Pepper fierce all the animals during the performance?
Will Nory turn into a flamingo-kitten?
Will Bax turn into a swivel chair?
Can Eliott unfreeze his guitar?
It’s a rock-and-roll comedy adventure.
Upside-Down Magic: Dragon Overnight
The kids in Upside-down Magic have always felt a little unusual at school -- and now they're heading out into the wild!
Nory Horace can turn herself into a kitten. But sometimes she adds a bit of dragon and well, accidentally turns into a dritten. Oops? Her friend Andres Padillo can fly high. but then he can't fly back down again.
Nory and Andres are in an Upside-down Magic class with other kids who have unusual magic. Now they're off on their first-ever overnight field trip! At Dragon Haven, Nory, Andres and their UDM classmates get to swim with dragons, fly with dragons, and feed dragons. there's even a Hatchery, where they might get to see a newborn dragon.
There's only one downer. The UDM kids aren't the only ones visiting Dragon Haven. There are other students there, too. Students from another school. Students with typical magic. Dragon rescue, bonfires, and pajama breakfasts won't be nearly as fun with a bunch of snooty strangers.
Unless. maybe everything isn't as bad as it first seems. Thrown together with kids who are probably enemies, but might be friends, the UDM kids dive into their topsy-turviest adventure yet.
Upside-Down Magic: Weather or Not
When Willa's upside-down magic rains, it pours. Clouds form under ceilings. Classrooms get flooded. Umbrellas must always be nearby, just in case Willa has an outburst.
Willa hates being the source of such sogginess. Even worse, the more she rains, the badder she feels . . . and the badder she feels, the more she rains.
All the storminess is threatening to drown her good grades and flood all her friendships. Is there any way to use magic to make the clouds disappear? Or is the storm of the century on its way?
Upside-Down Magic: The Big Shrink
Book six in the New York Times bestselling series Upside-down Magic, co-written with Lauren Myracle and Sarah Mlywnoski.
Marigold Ramos can magically make things small - sometimes very, very small. The only problem? She can't figure out how to make them big again.
Maybe a new tutor can help Marigold manage her magic. And maybe her magic will come in handy as she and her friends in the Upside-Down Magic class band together to protest a new rule by their principal, a super unfair rule that bans them from bringing their amazing new toy dragons to school.
But when Marigold starts shrinking her friends and the class bunny, it's a humongous problem! It's time to figure out how Marigold and her friends can make a big statement. without disappearing entirely!
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Overall, the National Geographic scientific magic activity kit is a fantastic tool for children to explore the world of science and magic. By combining education with entertainment, this kit provides children with an enjoyable way to learn about scientific concepts and foster their curiosity about the world around them..
Reviews for "Discover the Science Behind the Magic with National Geographic's Activity Kit"
1. Emily - 1 star
I was really disappointed with the National Geographic Scientific Magic Activity Kit. The description made it sound like it would be full of exciting and educational experiments, but instead it was just a bunch of cheaply made tricks that barely worked. The instructions were confusing and poorly written, making it difficult to understand how to perform the tricks correctly. Overall, I found it to be a waste of money and would not recommend it to anyone looking for a quality science activity kit.
2. Jason - 2 stars
I bought the National Geographic Scientific Magic Activity Kit for my kids, thinking it would be a fun and educational way for them to learn more about science. However, I was disappointed with the quality and content of the kit. The experiments were repetitive and lacked creativity, and many of the materials provided were flimsy and easily broken. My kids quickly lost interest in the kit and moved on to other activities. I would not purchase this kit again and would advise others to look for a more engaging and well-rounded science kit for their children.
3. Sarah - 2 stars
The National Geographic Scientific Magic Activity Kit fell short of my expectations. While the idea of combining magic and science is intriguing, the execution was lacking. The tricks included in the kit were fairly basic and lacked any real "wow" factor. The materials provided were of subpar quality and didn't hold up well to repeated use. Additionally, the instructions were unclear and poorly organized, making it difficult to understand how to perform the tricks. Overall, I was unimpressed with this kit and would not recommend it as a worthwhile purchase for those looking for a fun and educational science activity.