The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book

Title: The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book: Boil Ice, Float Water, Measure Gravity-Challenge the World Around You!

Bibliographic information:

Author: Tom Robinson

• Series: Everything® Kids
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media; unknown edition (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English

Reader's Annotation:

Discover the wonders of science with this wonderful book of experiments

Interest Level: Ages 7-12

Lexile level: 950

Awards, if applicable:

Not Applicable

Plot summary: Do you want to know why and how things work? Then this is the book for you, with a series of experiments which teaches the fundamentals of a wide range of scientific disciplines in a fun and engaging way.  This book starts out with a question - how do you peel a raw egg, or does air take up space.  Then, there are a series of experiments which answer the question.  And finally, the section concludes with  a potential science fair project.

Critical review:  The organization of this book is excellent.  All of the experiments are grouped by subject, so that performing them will give the user a firm foundation in the elements of the subject.  All of the experiments chosen do use standard household products, which is gratifying for children and librarians, who can use them for programs with a minimal investment in materials.

Why include it?

This book covers scientific basics in an appealing way that is easy for children to understand.