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Daring experiments from Robert Winston, to get the brain cells buzzing!
Introduce your child to science with Professor Robert Winston's Science Experiments. These exciting hands-on experiments from creating balloon rockets or glow in the dark jelly to making metal detectors, will help your child get to grips with science. Science Experiments covers all areas of science from life on earth to physical science. There are projects for all abilities, from quick & easy science in seconds to trickier group projects for schools. Packed with easy step-by-steps and over 350 photos and illustrations, for explosively fun activities that you can do at home!
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A household name thanks to popular TV series that include The Human Body, which won three baftas, Superhuman, Walking with Cavemen and The Human Mind, Lord Winston's pioneering work in the field of human fertility helped thousands of childless couples have "miracle babies" and earned him an outstanding international reputation. A winner of the Royal Society's prestigious Michael Faraday Gold Award, he was made a life peer in 1995. He is Emiritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College London, and an active researcher in reproductive physiology.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There are so many experiments in this book that you can probably do around half of them without needing to go shopping for any additional material. Some of them just need things you already have in your cupboard such as Baking Soda, Vinegar, Oil, Food Colouring, modelling clay, Washing up liquid, salt, string, paper etc.
There are some which need specific items such as Hydrogen Peroxide, Alum powder, dry ice, UV light, electrical wire etc. which we probably won't do but if you're really interested these things are not impossible to get hold of.
My daughter is 8 and she loves doing these experiments. One of them even lets you clean all your silver while they learn about science - result. As for the negative review saying that some of the experiments are impossible - we have done loads of them and all of them have taught something about science whether they worked 100% or not.
This book will spark the imaginations of would-be scientists and hopefully set them on the path of asking questions and being more interested in science at school. If not, at least you'll have fun doing the experiments and making a mess of your kitchen.
There are some which need specific items such as Hydrogen Peroxide, Alum powder, dry ice, UV light, electrical wire etc. which we probably won't do but if you're really interested these things are not impossible to get hold of.
My daughter is 8 and she loves doing these experiments. One of them even lets you clean all your silver while they learn about science - result. As for the negative review saying that some of the experiments are impossible - we have done loads of them and all of them have taught something about science whether they worked 100% or not.
This book will spark the imaginations of would-be scientists and hopefully set them on the path of asking questions and being more interested in science at school. If not, at least you'll have fun doing the experiments and making a mess of your kitchen.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If not, then you won't be able to do all the 'experiments'.
Don't get me wrong, much of this book is brilliant fun, but it is let down by some so called 'experiments' which are impossible!
Take that on page 51, 'Balancing Act'. This is without doubt impossible - if you've successfully carried it out then please leave a comment! This book would have you believe that you can place two interlocking metal forks on the end of a toothpick and then get it to balance (on the toothpick) on the rim of a wine glass. Yeah right!
Then there's the 'Hydraulic Lifter' on page 68. This requires you to fill a balloon with water through a funnel which, via a can, will raise a book. Have you ever tried to fill a balloon with water unless that water is under significant pressure? The simple fact is that the 'tightness' of the rubber is just too strong to allow the limited pressure of water to stretch it.
And how about 'Make a Motor' on page 117. How is this supposed to be supported and work without spinning off?
'Microscopic Meteorites' on page 112 is interesting, but I think the words 'Any particles that are spherical or look like flakes could have come from outer space.' are highly optimistic!
Quite frankly, if this book was written by Robert Winston - or if he even read it before he put his name to it - he should be ashamed. I've not been through the whole book - certainly some experiments are fine - but I suspect that there will be more duff 'experiments'.
I've just looked on the page given publication details and although this book is listed as being BY Robert Winston, it wasn't written by him at all!! Inside it states, 'Written by: Ian Graham', 'Additional text by: Dr Mike Goldsmith', 'Consultant: Lisa Burke'!! What a con, verging on fraudulent, DK should be ashamed!!
Lord Professor Robert Winston, if you ever read this, please explain the above!!!
Don't get me wrong, much of this book is brilliant fun, but it is let down by some so called 'experiments' which are impossible!
Take that on page 51, 'Balancing Act'. This is without doubt impossible - if you've successfully carried it out then please leave a comment! This book would have you believe that you can place two interlocking metal forks on the end of a toothpick and then get it to balance (on the toothpick) on the rim of a wine glass. Yeah right!
Then there's the 'Hydraulic Lifter' on page 68. This requires you to fill a balloon with water through a funnel which, via a can, will raise a book. Have you ever tried to fill a balloon with water unless that water is under significant pressure? The simple fact is that the 'tightness' of the rubber is just too strong to allow the limited pressure of water to stretch it.
And how about 'Make a Motor' on page 117. How is this supposed to be supported and work without spinning off?
'Microscopic Meteorites' on page 112 is interesting, but I think the words 'Any particles that are spherical or look like flakes could have come from outer space.' are highly optimistic!
Quite frankly, if this book was written by Robert Winston - or if he even read it before he put his name to it - he should be ashamed. I've not been through the whole book - certainly some experiments are fine - but I suspect that there will be more duff 'experiments'.
I've just looked on the page given publication details and although this book is listed as being BY Robert Winston, it wasn't written by him at all!! Inside it states, 'Written by: Ian Graham', 'Additional text by: Dr Mike Goldsmith', 'Consultant: Lisa Burke'!! What a con, verging on fraudulent, DK should be ashamed!!
Lord Professor Robert Winston, if you ever read this, please explain the above!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
brilliant book bought for my nine year old grandchild we had great fun doing some of the experiments as well as making lots of mess!!!!!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sensible science experiments for children.
This is a large book. It measures 12" high, 10 1/4" wide and over 1/2" thick. Anyone who has ever read a DK book will be familiar with there standard fare. Read more
Published 1 month ago by broxi
Practical science
There are many hours of learning fun in this cram-packed book. It is perfect to support KS2 science and will bring to life what can be a dry subject - by carrying out the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Parents in Touch
Great for young kids and their parents or grandparents
Fantastic book. Ordered three copies for my my three sets of grandchildren - keeps their parents busy :-) Some problems locating materials in Australia but the grandkids love it.
Published 10 months ago by granpa
Great fun & informative
My daughter loves this book. The experiments are fun and enjoyable. Also, you know that anything Dr Robert Winston does wil be good. I recommend this book to all ages.
Published 14 months ago by Mr. G. Keen
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