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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #812815 in Books
• Published on: 1990-12-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

From School Library Journal
Grade 3-6-- Appealing frog and lizard cartoon characters move from the cover through the pages of this collection which is arranged by the materials used in the experiments rather than by the scientific principles demonstrated. The introduction assures readers that these experiments all work and are safe; warnings are included about such things as a hot stove and that iodine and ammonia are poisonous. A brief history of the materials and some facts about them introduce the series of experiments. "Clutching at straws," for example, explains straws, shows how to make one, and then demonstrates such principles as air pressure, water refraction, and center of gravity. Included in the chapter on soap and detergent is a recipe for a bubble mix along with the expected making of bubbles and rainbows. --Sylvia S. Marantz, Wellington School, Columbus, OH
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Includes instructions for ninety-nine simple experiments that demonstrate basic scientific principles.

Customer Reviews

Simple & safe, scientifically sound, OUTSTANDING!
Simply fabulous, Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials provides a generous number of experiments meant to involve children in easy science activities. Although the book does not include the questions needed in the inquiry-approach, all other aspects of the book are tremendous. Experiments are simple and safe, scientific explanations in normal language are provided, materials are readily available, and the experiments excite children to learn more each time. (From The Science Spiders(TM) Newsletter).