The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science - Sean Connolly

The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science - Sean Connolly

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Title

The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science

Authors and contributors

By (author) Sean Connolly

Physical properties

Format: Hardback
Number of pages: 205
Width: 148 mm
Height: 234 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight: 390 g

Audience

Children/juvenile

Language

English

ISBN

ISBN 13: 9780761150206
ISBN 10: 076115020X

Classifications

Dewey:507.8
Nielsen BookScan Product Class:Y5.3
Dewey:507.8
BICMainSubject:YQS
BISAC category code:JNF051110

Illustrations note

black & white illustrations

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Imprint name

Workman Publishing

Publication date

24 September 2008

Publication City/Country

New York/US

Main 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.