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by Lenka Chytilova (Author), Helena Harastova (Author), Xiana Teimoy (Illustrator)
What does camping have to do with science? More than kids might expect.
Our Camping Trip: Physics, Chemistry, and Fun is a story-based STEM book for kids ages 6 to 9 and part of the Everyday STEM series. Join Teresa, Cooper, and the Bright family on a camping adventure where everyday activities turn into opportunities to explore physics and chemistry. From understanding the science behind jumping and motion to discovering how heat and ingredients work together while cooking, this engaging nonfiction book shows kids how STEM concepts appear in familiar, real-life moments.
Perfect for curious kids who enjoy hands-on learning, this children's STEM book connects science to everyday experiences at home, on vacation, and outdoors. With activities kids can try themselves, it supports classroom learning while encouraging exploration beyond school. Ideal for independent reading, family discovery, or classroom use, Our Camping Trip helps kids build confidence in science while showing that learning can happen anywhere.
Key Features:
- Everyday Physics and Chemistry for Kids: Introduces STEM concepts through camping, cooking, and family activities.
- Story-Based STEM Learning: Makes science relatable and easy to understand through a family adventure.
- Hands-On Activities Included: Encourages kids to try simple science ideas at home.
- Perfect for Ages 6 to 9: Written for early elementary readers building STEM confidence.
- Great for Home or School: Ideal for classrooms, homeschooling, and curious kids at home.
For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books, pop ups, and nonfiction, Albatros Media is dedicated to creating high-quality books that inspire imagination and discovery.
Author Biography
Helena Harastova is a writer, translator, and mother. She graduated in Dramaturgy from the Janacek Academy of Music and Performing Arts, having previously worked for the National Theatre in Brno, Czech Republic. Her most unusual pastime is proofreading texts for errors in spelling, grammar, and style.
Lenka Chytilova was drawn to books and writing from a young age. It was no surprise, then, when she got a degree in Czech Language and Literature and German Translation. She has always tried to connect books and reading, her greatest hobby, with her work; she worked part-time in a bookshop for many years and she also worked as an editor and proofreader. Lenka likes classic Czech fairytales, and she loves Večerníček, the Czech television program for children's bedtime stories. She grew up in a village in East Moravia.
Xiana Teimoy is an illustrator from Vigo, in the far northwest of Spain. After graduating in fine arts with honors, she completed a master's in design and illustration. So far, she's worked mostly on children's books and kid's magazines. She loves illustrating stories for kids and reading children's books, wondering what the illustrator's own creative process was. She works from her lovely and cozy studio located in sunny Valencia, Spain, where she develops her work using digital media. She also teaches illustration at the University of Valencia.
