You Gotta Try This! Absolutely Irresistible Science - Hardcover

Cobb, Vicki; Darling, Kathy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0688157408 ISBN 13: 9780688157401

Publisher: HarperCollins, 1999

Synopsis

This collection of safe, hands-on science experiments shows young scientists how to turn a TV set into a copy machine, burn a candle underwater, create a square egg, turn a grape into a fireworks display, and more.

About this title

About the Author:

Vicki Cobb is the author of dozens of popular science books for children, including Vicki Cobb's Make Your Own Paper Kit, illustrated by Tom Bloom. Her two sons who were her partners in creating this book. She lives in White Plains, NY.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-8-Once again, the authors of Don't Try This at Home (Morrow, 1998) and Bet You Can! (Avon, 1983) make science fun. This book contains 50 experiments and activities that children can perform easily and enjoy doing. For each project, there is a list of the items needed, a clear explanation of the procedure, a safety notice (if necessary), and an interpretation of the principles involved. Chapters include "Curious Chemistry," "Freaky Fluids," and "Really Weird Stuff." Experiments range from making tonic water glow, to transforming the shape of an egg into a square, to causing a bar of soap to erupt like a volcano. Be forewarned, many of the activities will require adult assistance and supervision. The numerous black-and-white cartoons featuring enthusiastic young scientists add a light touch to the text and help to clarify the procedures.
Marion F. Gallivan, Gannon University, Erie, PA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0688157408
• ISBN 13: 9780688157401
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144
• Illustrator: Kelley True