The Kids’ Book of Simple Machines wins the Parents’ Choice Gold Award

MINNEAPOLIS - Nov. 18, 2015 - PRLog -- Minneapolis, MN—Mighty Media Press is excited to announce that The Kids’ Book of Simple Machines: Cool Projects & Activities That Make Science Fun! isthe recipient of the 2015 Parents’ Choice Gold Award in the “Doing & Learning” category.

“Every so often, something happens that opens a child’s perceptual portals to the wonderful world of science, and, just like that, science … suddenly makes sense,” writes Don Oldenburg, product reviewer for the Parents’ Choice Awards, “This compact, astute book could be that ‘something’ for early elementary students who don't yet know how to embrace science in real-world terms.” Author Kelly Doudna has written over 250 books for kids, and is also the creator of The Kid’s Book of Simple Everyday Science, which is a Learning Magazine 2015 Teachers' Choice Awards for  the Family winner.

“The aspect I enjoy most about writing books like The Kids’ Book of Simple Machines and The Kid’s Book of Simple Everyday Science is helping kids realize that they don’t need to be rocket scientists to do science,” remarks Doudna. “Got some dirt and garlic cloves? You can learn about biology. Ride a bicycle? You can learn about mechanical advantage. I hope that when kids see how much science is around them all the time, it will spark a lifelong interest.”

The Kids’ Book of Simple Machines published August 25, 2015. Through exciting science projects and activities, this book is the perfect STEM companion for curious minds at home or in the classroom.