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Dad's book of awesome science experiments : from boiling ice and exploding soap to erupting volcanoes and launching rockets, 30 inventive experiments to excite the whole family! / Mike Adamick.

Summary:

Don't get caught off guard by your kids' science questions! You and your family can learn all about the ins and outs of chemistry, biology, physics, the human body, and our planet with Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments. From Rock Candy Crystals to Magnetic Fields, each of these fun science projects features easy-to-understand instructions that can be carried out by even the youngest of lab partners, as well as awesome, full-color photographs that guide you through each step. Complete with 30 interactive experiments and explanations for how and why they work, this book will inspire your family to explore the science behind it. --Publisher's description.

Item details

ISBN: 9781440570773 (pb : alk. paper) :
ISBN: 1440570779 (pb : alk. paper)
Physical Description: 189 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: Avon, Massachusetts : Adams, [2014]

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Have fun, fail, learn, and try again -- Chemistry. Soap clouds ; Floating grape ; Penny shiners ; Boiling ice ; Rock candy crystals ; Rainbow water stacks -- Biology. Colored leaves ; Light fright ; Falling leaves ; Hole-y walls ; Animal camouflage ; Banana balloon -- Physics. Straw balloon rocket blasters ; Floating water ; Fast corners ; Balloon toss ; Mentos and coke rocket ; Magnetic fields ; The colors of light ; Egg in a bottle ; Balancing act -- Planet Earth. Volcano time ; Acid rain ; Land warmer ; Space of air -- The human body. Hot and cold ; Blind balance ; Birdcage ; Marshmallow pulse keeper ; Fingerprint monsters.

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