Steve Spangler

In The Engagement Effect, Emmy Award-winning educator Steve Spangler shows how the right mix of curiosity, trust, and unforgettable experiences can spark a chain reaction of engagement that transforms how we lead, teach, and connect. What's the secret to unforgettable learning, loyal teams, and people who lean in and want more? It starts with shared experiences that spark connection and trust. In The Engagement Effect, Emmy-winning educator and television host Steve Spangler pulls back the curtain on decades of work creating moments that matter. Whether you're leading a classroom or a company, this book offers a blueprint for designing experiences that invite participation, build real trust, and inspire meaningful action. The Engagement Effect is what happens when people feel emotionally and intellectually connected to the moment you've created--and they carry that feeling forward. You'll learn how to: Design memorable experiences that create real connection Capture attention in the first fifteen seconds Build trust in a room full of strangers Lead with curiosity, humor, and authenticity Transform everyday interactions into moments that matter Backed by science and powered by story, The Engagement Effect will change the way you lead, teach, and communicate--so people don't just listen . . . they engage.

Steve Spangler is one of the most well-known science educators in the country, with regular appearances on Ellen, Fox & Friends a dozens of other programs. His books, YouTube videos and award-winning TV program, DIY Sci, have endeared him to millions of kids. Now Steve has created a book for them, their friends and their families, with experiments designed to be more eye-popping, more challenging and more collaborative than ever before. Kids will work with friends, siblings, parents or classmates to execute more than 40 fascinating experiments that not only dazzle the eyes, but super-charge the brain, turning real world physics, science, technology and more into unexpected afternoon fun. From a roaring fire tornado to vat of 'living' oobleck that responds to soundwaves, these experiments will have kids dropping their video games and TV remotes to experience real-world fun that educates as it entertains.

Always Ask Why Steve Spangler's Super-Cool Science Experiments for Kids is packed to the brim with fun science activities, demonstrations, nifty head-scratching tricks and science fair projects guaranteed to wow a crowd and get you hooked on learning. And the best part? Just about all of them can be done using materials you already have at home But just because you can find some of these items in your kitchen, garage or medicine cabinet doesn't mean they can't reveal some of the mysteries of the universe with a bang, fizz, pop or all-out explosion of color Inside you'll find dozens of projects that generate mind-blowing results. Experiments range from super-simple for beginners to more advanced for those die-hard science fanatics You'll learn how to make: - a thermite reaction- air pressure can crusher- sugar holiday ornaments- a stained "glass" sugar window- egg in a bottle- world's simplest motor- an ice-tray battery- washing soap stalactites- a homemade lung- eggshell geodes- and much more And like Steve's other books, set up and clean up are still fast and fun, making Super-Cool Experiments the perfect gift for rainy day activities, supplemental school work, or just fascinating projects for curious kids.

AS SEEN ON THE ELLEN SHOW - 50 fantastic experiments from bestselling author Steve Spangler- All experiments vetted by the scientists at the Smithsonian Institution- Step-by-step instructions with full color photosSmithsonian 10-Minute Science Experiments gives curious young readers dozens of colorful, exciting projects designed to teach them about the basics of science, physics, chemistry and engineering. They'll learn about critical thinking, how to conduct an experiment, and how to measure results, all while enjoying themselves in a screen-free setting. Each experiment uses easy-to-find materials, most of which readers probably already have in their home. Set up and clean up is easy, and most experiments can be done in ten minutes or less Sidebars for each experiment feature additional insights, facts and commentary. It's the perfect resource for turning curious kids into budding young scientists