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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 (14 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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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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4.0 out of 5 stars How to Fossilise Your Hamster, 7 Feb 2009

By	Stevie (UK) - See all my reviews

Why aren't there more books like this? Human beings are inquisitive creatures and will stop at nothing in their continual pursuit of knowledge. I still haven't been able to acquire a deceased hamster in order to fossilise it but I did eventually manage to find a slightly willing victim to test out the theory 'aluminium foil on a tooth filling really hurts'. The book is full of experiments you can carry out without breaking any laws in the safety of your own home. If you are an inquisitive human with a sense of humour you will really enjoy this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun, 9 Jan 2009

By	Mortimer (UK) - See all my reviews

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 mints test!). Good read too.

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