Magic Science: 50 Jaw-Dropping, Mind-Boggling, Head-Scratching Activities for Kids

by Jim Wiese

Overview

Abracadabra!

The magic word is . . . science!

Make coins disappear

• Crush a soda can —without even touching it
• Write an invisible message-that suddenly reappears out of nowhere
• Teach your cereal to jump and dance, and much more!

Is it magic? No, it's science! There's a lot more to magic than just waving a wand. From chemistry to biology, gravity to electricity, discover the amazing magical powers of science with these fun-filled, easy-to-perform activities. You won't need any special materials to become a science magician —just everyday things found around the house. With Magic Science, you'll be dazzling family and friends quicker than you can say, "Nothing up my sleeve!"

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471182399
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	03/06/1998
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.97(w) x 10.04(h) x 0.34(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

JIM WIESE (British Columbia, Canada) is a science teacher and an educational coordinator for nonprofit organizations. He is the author of the popular kids' science-activities books Roller Coaster Science, Rocket Science, Detective Science,Spy Science,and Cosmic Science.

Table of Contents

The Magic of Matter: Solid Illusions.

The Magic of Reactions: Mix-It-Up Stunts.

The Magic of Water: Liquid Tricks.

The Magic of Air: Working Under Pressure.

The Magic of Force and Energy: "Force-Full" Feats.

The Magic of Electricity and Magnetism: "Shocking" Illusions.

Glossary.

Index.