Mason Jar Science: 40 Slimy, Squishy, Super-Cool Experiments; Capture Big Discoveries in a Jar, from the Magic of Chemistry and Physics t
Jonathan Adolph
(Author)
Description
Mom's Choice Award Gold WinnerNautilus Book Awards Silver Winner Heatproof, transparent, and durable, the mason jar is a science lab just waiting to be discovered. Unlock its potential with 40 dynamic experiments for budding scientists ages 8 and up. Using just a jar and a few ordinary household items, children learn to create miniature clouds, tiny tornadoes, small stalactites, and, of course, great goo and super slime! With a little ingenuity, the jar can be converted into a lava lamp, a water prism, a balloon barometer, and a compass. Each fun-packed project offers small-scale ways to illustrate the big-picture principles of chemistry, botany, biology, physics, and more.
Product Details
Price
$14.95
$13.90
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Publish Date
May 29, 2018
Pages
136
Dimensions
7.3 X 10.1 X 0.6 inches | 1.3 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781612129860
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About the Author
Jonathan Adolph is the author of Cardboard Box Engineering and the best-selling Mason Jar Science. As the former editor of the award-winning FamilyFun magazine, he developed hundreds of "stealth learning" games and kitchen-science activities during his 20-year career. He specializes in making technical information fun for kids and is an adjunct professor of journalism at the University of Massachusetts. He lives with his family in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Reviews
"Grab your Mason jars, ask questions, and make a mess! Science is awesome." -- Lynn Brunelle, Author of Pop Bottle Science and Big Science for Little People
"You don't need big budgets or fancy equipment to do real science with this book, perfect for every budding home scientist." -- 'Science Bob' Pflugfelder, founder of sciencebob.com and co-author of the Nick and Tesla science adventure series
"You don't need big budgets or fancy equipment to do real science with this book, perfect for every budding home scientist." -- 'Science Bob' Pflugfelder, founder of sciencebob.com and co-author of the Nick and Tesla science adventure series
