Magic, Earth Science, General & Miscellaneous Science, Biology, Physics
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Overview
New in Paper More fun than magic, these hundreds of tricks, puzzles, illusions, and experiments all rely on the amazing powers of science and nature. Using only readily available supplies, you can explore the wonders of water, air, friction, light and mirrors, mathematics, sound, gravity, magnetism, and perception. Turn one half of a flower blue and the other red. Lift an ice cube out of a glass with nothing more than a piece of string. Make a paper bug that moves with the help of a lemon, and push pins into a balloon without bursting it. Every trick includes a scientific explanation of why and how it works.Editorials
Kirkus Reviews
Ninety-five super science tricks and brief experiments to delight science teachers and young readers gleaned from the author's "Trick of the Month" feature in Physics Teacher magazine. Gardner, who has authored nearly 70 science titles, has another winner. Each trick explains what you need, what to do and why it works with a helpful line drawing. All projects can be done in a minute or two and involve items readily available at home: water, eggs, balloons, playing cards, pencils and such. Topics include tricks with water, motion, air, light, mirrors, optical illusions, mathematics, sound, electricity, magnetism and gravity. Great science-starters for teachers and outstanding for children and teens interested in either magic or science. It will send them scrambling to learn more about important science topics. (index) (Nonfiction. 8-14)Book Details
Published
March 1, 2004
Publisher
Sterling Juvenile
Pages
144
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781402722202