--- product_id: 28824112 title: "Outdoor Science Lab for Kids: 52 Family-Friendly Experiments for the Yard, Garden, Playground, and Park (Volume 6)" price: "R942" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/28824112-outdoor-science-lab-for-kids-52-family-friendly-experiments-yard store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Outdoor & nature-based labs Step-by-step photo guides 52 hands-on experiments Outdoor Science Lab for Kids: 52 Family-Friendly Experiments for the Yard, Garden, Playground, and Park (Volume 6) **Price:** R942 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Unlock the backyard lab and turn nature into your child’s ultimate science playground! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Outdoor Science Lab for Kids: 52 Family-Friendly Experiments for the Yard, Garden, Playground, and Park (Volume 6) - **How much does it cost?** R942 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/28824112-outdoor-science-lab-for-kids-52-family-friendly-experiments-yard) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Multi-Age Appeal:** Safe and exciting activities suitable for toddlers through older children, perfect for family bonding and homeschooling. - • **52 Family-Friendly Labs:** Engage kids with a full year of diverse, interactive science experiments designed for all seasons. - • **Clear Visual Instructions:** Photo-illustrated steps make complex concepts accessible and fun for kids and adults alike. - • **Outdoor Exploration Focus:** Encourages learning through real-world physics, chemistry, and biology in your backyard or local park. - • **Award-Winning Science Education:** Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru Prize, ensuring top-quality, credible STEM learning experiences. ## Overview Outdoor Science Lab for Kids offers 52 engaging, family-friendly experiments that bring physics, chemistry, and biology to life outdoors. With clear photo instructions and activities suitable for a wide age range, this award-nominated book inspires hands-on STEM learning in any season, perfect for homeschooling, family fun, or group education. ## Description Inspire a lifelong passion for science and nature with these outdoor physics, chemistry, and biology experiments for kids! In Outdoor Science Lab for Kids , scientist and mom Liz Heinecke presents 52 family-friendly labs designed to get kids outside in every season. From playground physics to backyard bugs, this book makes it fun and easy to dig into the natural sciences and learn more about the world around you. Following clear, photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions , have fun learning about: The laws of physics by constructing and using a marshmallow catapult. Centripetal forces by swinging a sock filled with gelatin snack and marbles. Earthworms by using ground mustard seed dissolved in water to make them wriggle to the surface. Germination by sprouting a sapling from a pine cone or tree seed. Surface tension and capillary action by growing baking soda stalagmites and stalactites. And so much more! Along with the experiments, you’ll find: Tips for keeping a science journal. Suggestions for taking your experimentation to the next level with “Creative Enrichment.” Accessible explanations of “The Science Behind the Fun.” Safety tips and hints. The experiments can be used as part of a homeschool curriculum, for family fun, at parties, or as educational activities for groups. Many of the simple and inexpensive experiments are safe enough for toddlers , yet exciting enough for older kids , so families can discover the joy of science and STEM education together. * Outdoor Science Lab for Kids was a 2017 Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru Prize for excellence in science books.* The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics , including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list , clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples . The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids. Review: Lots of fun with the kids - My grandkids love these books. Review: This book was a hit! - This was a hit with my 7 year old great granddaughter! While this book is meant for older children, she is a quick learner and performs above her age level. She loves exploring nature in the out of doors and all things science. Her immediate response was to learn an experiment and show me how it was done and what it proved. Even though the book is intended for older children, there is enough variety to keep a wide range of children interested. ## Features - With this engaging book, children will find joy in understanding the concepts of science. The book features plenty of pages that offer interesting ideas for hands-on experiments at home or in the classroom. - Helps students explore unique and exciting topics through interactive experiments. - Tailored to a specific subject to help where children are struggling. - 52 family-friendly labs teach key lessons through fun activities. Activities include a marshmallow catapult, germination, learning about earthworms and making stalagmites and stalactites. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #336,056 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #313 in Children's Physics Books (Books) #333 in Children's Science Experiment Books #538 in Children's Biology Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 538 Reviews | ## Images ![Outdoor Science Lab for Kids: 52 Family-Friendly Experiments for the Yard, Garden, Playground, and Park (Volume 6) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91wjwAg09cL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lots of fun with the kids *by A***S on July 2, 2026* My grandkids love these books. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book was a hit! *by S***K on January 14, 2021* This was a hit with my 7 year old great granddaughter! While this book is meant for older children, she is a quick learner and performs above her age level. She loves exploring nature in the out of doors and all things science. Her immediate response was to learn an experiment and show me how it was done and what it proved. Even though the book is intended for older children, there is enough variety to keep a wide range of children interested. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better for upper elementary age *by R***R on July 7, 2020* A little difficult for younger kids ## Frequently Bought Together - Outdoor Science Lab for Kids: 52 Family-Friendly Experiments for the Yard, Garden, Playground, and Park - Kitchen Science Lab for Kids: 52 Family Friendly Experiments from Around the House (Volume 4) (Lab for Kids, 4) - Kitchen Science Lab for Kids: EDIBLE EDITION: 52 Mouth-Watering Recipes and the Everyday Science That Makes Them Taste Amazing --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/28824112-outdoor-science-lab-for-kids-52-family-friendly-experiments-yard](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/28824112-outdoor-science-lab-for-kids-52-family-friendly-experiments-yard) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-11-12*