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How to Fossilise Your Hamster: And Other Amazing Experiments For The Armchair Scientist (Paperback)

by Mick O'Hare (Author)

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Profile (4 Oct 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1846680441
ISBN-13: 978-1846680441
Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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"'If you have ever wondered why hair turns grey, fingers get crinkled in the bath or if the Great Wall of China really is visible from space, Mick O'Hare has the answers.' CNN 'Extraordinary book... responsible for putting popular science back on its feet.' BBC Radio 5 Live."

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`It's very funny, very ingenious and not hard to foresee another
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great, 22 April 2008

By	C. Ali (south yorkshire) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this for my 11yr old son - He loves it.
He couldn't wait to get experimenting.
I don't think he's realised it's educational.......yet!
(although he did want to start on the alcohol experiments first)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thinking outside the frame, 27 Oct 2007

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There are wonderful ideas in this book to stimulate all of us. Curiosity keeps us going, though we need some practical abilities.
Thanks to Lucy's review, I looked at Peter Cave's CAN A ROBOT BE HUMAN? collection of philosophy puzzles. Lucy is right. That also should make anyone think and more deeply - and be amused - for like Hamster it covers a whole range of fascinating topics...but with the Robot book you don't have to risk getting wet, you can lie in bed or sit in the armchair, with a drink, and be a philosopher...thinking some unthinkables. Hamster and Robot excellent combination.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift!, 12 Dec 2007

By	Mick "Yes this is my real name" (Dublin) - See all my reviews

I bought this, along with two other books as stocking stuffers but really they're great for anytime of the year. One of the others was DRESS YOUR FAMILY IN CORDUROY by David Sedaris, and the other was DON'T STOP ME NOW. You can't go wrong with any of these. Now, as far as HOW TO FOSSILISE YOUR HAMSTER, if not only on the practical side, it's funny as heck. Even if you don't want to do this stuff, it's great reading. Kids and adults alike. BUY IT NOW!

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I would advise any parent to get this to get their kids interested in science in a fun way. I myself am not a parent just a big kid. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating if slightly bizarre read
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4.0 out of 5 stars How to Fossilise Your Hamster
Why aren't there more books like this? Human beings are inquisitive creatures and will stop at nothing in their continual pursuit of knowledge. Read more

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This is a realy fun book.. Mind expanding...how did they think of that...how did they discover it....what sort of luney would ask a ques like THAT??? Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun
A superb way of engaging with practical science around the house. Tried some of the experiments with my kids and they thought there were great fun (especially the fizzy drink and... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book - a great way of engaging children with science
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How to Fossilise Your Hamster is a really good fun book that would make an ideal Christmas present. I just picked up a copy for my niece and had a read through and found it really... Read more

Published 19 months ago by Matty

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Published 20 months ago by Lucy

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC FAMILY FUN
Armed only with kitchen equipment, some magnets and this book, my seven year old daughter and I have spent many happy hours exploring physics and making a huge mess. Read more

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