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The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science: 64 Daring Experiments for Young Scientists | 
 enlarge | Author: Sean Connolly
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Category: Book
List Price: $12.95
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 23379
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 205
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.7 x 1
ISBN: 076115020X
Dewey Decimal Number: 507.8
EAN: 9780761150206
ASIN: 076115020X
Publication Date: September 24, 2008
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Product Description
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.
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fool the kids January 6, 2009
I am a science teacher, and I'm always looking for ideas for demonstrations which will appeal do different levels of students. Totally irresponsible science is light-hearted and breezy, with a good variety of activities. Fortunately the definition of irresponsible is pretty generous; a ten year old with microwave privileges can do most of these activities without too much adult intervention, so the kid will get to do the activity her/himself (which is a lot better than watching your dad/teacher do all the fun/tricky parts). The yuk factor is there for the showman, and the explanations are aimed towards the interested 10 year old. It kept my cub scout troop entertained and I think they tried a bunch of the activities at home as well. Worth the investment.
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