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Crisp Packet Fireworks: Maverick Science to Try at Home (Naked Scientists) (Hardcover)

by Chris Smith (Author), Dave Ansell (Author)

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Hardcover: 144 pages
Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd (25 Aug 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1845379810
ISBN-13: 978-1845379810
Product Dimensions: 21 x 15 x 1.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,429 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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'...a real winner...counterintuitive experiments that anyone can try at home using every day materials.'
--BBC Focus

a real winner --BBC Focus, September 2008

...entice younger children with the thrill of real hands-on science
--Carousel, March 2009

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Want to know how to create fireworks from a crisp packet? Turn rice into quicksand? Generate a cloud in a lemonade bottle? How about build a toaster-powered hot air balloon, or work out the speed of light using margarine and a microwave?In this book, you'll find these and over 40 more incredible experiments to try at home. Easy and fun to do, whether you're 8 or 80, they will amuse, astound and educate in equal measure - see the amazing results then find out why it works!So whether it's racing jam jars, making Pyrex invisible or instantly freezing a fizzy drink before your eyes - with the "Naked Scientists'" help, you'll never have a dull rainy day again!A tempting self-purchase as well as the perfect gift.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Enthralled, 14 Sep 2009

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After my niece got over the initial disappointment that her present was a book, she fired with enthusiasm for all the experiments she could be making mischief with in the name of science! These experiments can be found on the internet by the book authors, but in my opinion the small details of what happens and why will be absorbed more with a book. She had conducted the first experiments later that day and was hooked, wanting to visit the science museum.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant & fun, 8 Jun 2009

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I bought this book at the request of my ten year old boy and we've had a lot of fun trying out the experiments. I like the fact that the experiments mostly produce something amazing to look at which holds the child's attention and the explanations of what's happening (the science bit) is quite detailed and not too dumbed down. The materials needed are easy to buy or find around the house. I only gave four stars instead of five because the experiment with "magnetic" breakfast cereal didn't work for us. We tried different cereals but maybe none had a big enough iron content.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great real-world explanations, 26 Jan 2009

By	Ms. S. E. Brown (Orkney, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A really well set out book with useful illustrations and clear photography. As a chemistry teacher, I have found the explanations suitable for most secondary school pupils and the real world scenarios are great for showing scientific relevance.
A word of warning: many of the experiments are "repeats" eg making a red cabbage indicator, hurricane in a bottle, coke and mentos, so the book is better for a first purchase than an addition to an experienced "kitchen scientist"'s lab!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Great book for anyone interested in practical science. The authors have a real talent at explaining complex phenomena with very simple sentences and comparisons. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars lovely accessible book
there just never seems to be enough practical science at school so this book for at home certainly fits the bill. Perfect.

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