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The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science: 64 Daring Experiments for Young Scientists

by Sean Connolly

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Publisher Comments:

What could be more fun for kids than to have the kind of rip-roaring good time that harkens back to pre-video game, pre-computer days? Introducing 64 valuable science experiments that snap, crackle, pop, ooze, crash, boom, and stink! From Marshmallows on Steroids to Home-Made Lightning, the Sandwich Bag Bomb to Giant Air Cannon, The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science awakens kids' curiosity while demonstrating scientific principles like osmosis, air pressure, and Newton's Third Law of Motion.

Kids will love performing these experiments, which use common household ingredients and equipment, in front of an audience or for themselves (though many require adult supervision). Entries are categorized into seven chapters according to scientific theme and are written in a simple-to-follow recipe format. each includes a detailed explanation of the scientific principle involved and a "Take Care!" section with special tips. The book's design and illustrations recall the pulp fiction look of science magazines from the days when space travel was still considered sci-fi, while the author's voice is wry and a bit conspiratorial. He assumes his readers are clever and never coddles them. Drop Mentos into a bottle of diet soda and stand back as a geyser erupts! Launch a rocket made from a film canister! Encase your little brother in a giant soap bubble! For young scientists—and the young at heart—this book is a blast. Literally.

Synopsis:

Ideal for school science fairs, this book contains 64 valuable science experiments. All use common household ingredients and equipment. Illustrations.
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About the Author

Sean Connolly has written more than 50 books for children and adults. A father of three, he's ideally suited to explain the nuts and bolts of these fantastic experiments.
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Core Concerns

Chapter 2: Harnessing the Elements

Chapter 3: Food for Thought

Chapter 4: How Moving!

Chapter 5: A Lot of Hot Air

Chapter 6: 100% Natural

Chapter 7: Mad Science

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780761150206
Subtitle:
64 Daring Experiments for Young Scientists
Author:
Connolly, Sean
Author:
Connelly, Sean
Publisher:
Workman Publishing Company
Subject:
Science & Nature - Experiments & Projects
Subject:
Science & Technology - Experiments & Projects
Subject:
Science
Subject:
Experiments
Subject:
Science -- Experiments.
Subject:
Expeiments
Subject:
Children s-Science Experiments
Copyright:
2008
Edition Description:
Hardback
Publication Date:
20080924
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
205
Dimensions:
9.25 x 5.5 in
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