Busting Boredom with Experiments

by Jennifer Swanson

Overview

Feeling inventive? Get ready to bust boredom with wacky experiments! Learn how to create lightning bolts, build a catapult, and much more. With clear instructions and helpful photos, busting boredom with experiments has never been more fun.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515747024
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Boredom Busters
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	IG760L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Jennifer Swanson is the author of over 14 nonfiction books for children. She specializes in writing about science and technology. Her children’s book Body Bugs: Invisible Creatures Lurking Inside You was a 2012 Book of Note with the Pennsylvania Librarian Association. Jennifer has her M.S. Ed in K-8 science, is a middle school science instructor, and lives in Jacksonville, Florida, with her family.

Table of Contents

Time to discover — Cra-ack! Lighting in a bottle — Kaboom! Gas leak in a bag — Super straw — Sugar substitute — How far does it fly? — Sink or float? — Make it rain acid — Recycling old news.

Interviews

Informational Text; Activities that can be completed solo or with friends; Easy-to-read, high-interest text and clear photos make projects accessible for readership; Librarian support materials include nonfiction back matter: a comprehensive glossary and pronunciation guide, index, and additional read more resources; Activities may help with teamwork, sportsmanship, and cooperation skills