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Book of Totally Irresponsible Science
The book that started it all! 64 experiments take students on a journey into the world of science as they make volcanos and geysers, potato guns and hovercrafts. Other activities include overcoming gravity, rubberizing chicken bones and more.
Here are 64 amazing experiments that snap, crackle, pop, ooze, crash, boom, and stink. Giant air cannons. Home-made lightning. Marshmallows on steroids. Matchbox microphones. There's even an introduction to alchemy. (Not sure what that is? Think "medieval wizard.") None of the experiments requires special training, and all use stuff found in the kitchen or in the garden shed. You'd be irresponsible not to try them.
ATTENTION, PARENTS: Yes, your kids may need your help with a few experiments. And yes, sometimes it may get a tad messy. But it's not pure mayhem. The balloon rocket whizzing through the garden? It demonstrates Newton's Third Law of Motion. That chunk of potato launched across the kitchen from a tube? Welcome to Boyle's Law. Every experiment demonstrated real science, at its most memorable.
Irresponsible and science are not words that should be used together! But, in this case, it works and works well. At the heart of this series is the idea that children take a break from their day-to-day responsibilities to engage in scientific exploration and discovery. The experiments are safe, well thought out, and fully explained! Household or easily sourced items are required. Parental oversight is also suggested for the activities.
Product Format: | Paperback |
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Brand: | Workman Publishing Company |
Grades: | 4-8 |
ISBN: | 9780761150206 |
Length in Inches: | 9.375 |
Width in Inches: | 5.6875 |
Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
Weight in Pounds: | 0.85 |