Fire bubbles and exploding toothpaste : more unforgettable experiments that make science fun / Steve Spangler.
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TextPublication details: Austin, Tex. : Greenleaf Book Group Press, c2012.Edition: 1st edDescription: 154 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cmISBN: - 1608321894 (pbk.)
- 9781608321896 (pbk.) :
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 507.8 S735 | Available | 33111007063734 |
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Parents and children who enjoyed the entertaining science in "Naked Eggs & Flying Potatoes" will love this spectacular second volume of thrilling home experiments. Features: Easy experiments for the whole family. From the creator of the viral Internet sensation the Mentos Soda Geyser comes a second collection of astounding scientific experiments and demonstrations that will educate and entertain investigators of all ages. From Floating Bowling Balls to the Tea Bag Rocket, these experiments will turn readers on to life's small wonders; Primarily uses household items. The author transforms the ordinary into amazing as he makes everyday items ooze, bubble, fizz, bounce, and smoke. These easy and inexpensive experiments reveal the secrets of science in unexpected ways; Abundant four-color illustrations. Over two hundred photographs accompany the step-by-step instructions, along with simple explanations that uncover the how-to and why for each activity; Created by an established science celebrity. The author has earned his credentials as a science author, teacher, professional speaker, toy designer, and an Emmy Award-winning television personality. His first volume of experiments -- "Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes" -- enjoyed retail success and was featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He has established a powerful commercial online presence and has spawned more than 1,000 YouTube videos.
A word about safety -- Don't try this at home-- -- Air-mazing. Windbag wonders ; The quick-pour soda bottle race ; Mysterious water suspension ; Squeeze-bottle straw rockets ; Pop bottle music -- Kitchen chaos. Money in a blender : a cash smoothie ; Pop your top ; Bouncing smoke bubbles ; Colorful convection currents ; Walking on eggshells ; Skateboard rocket car -- Science in motion. Balancing nails ; Cork in a wine bottle puzzle ; Dripping candle seesaw ; Color mixing wheel ; The unbelievable pendulum catch -- Must-see science. Fireproof balloon ; It pays to smile ; Skewer through balloon ; Floating bowlling balls -- The super-secret teachers-only section. Demonstrations guaranteed to get ooohs and ahhhs ; Fire bubbles ; Fire tornado ; Vanishing peanuts ; Exploding toothpaste ; Kid-friendly exploding toothpaste -- Beyond the fizz : how to get kids excited about doing real science.
From floating bowling balls to the tea bag rocket, this title features easy experiments for the whole family. Primarily uses household items.