Pranklab: Practical science pranks you and your victim can learn from

by Chris Ferrie, Byrne LaGinestra, Wade David Fairclough

Overview

Explosive soda. Cheating dice. Mind control. Pranklab delivers science-powered pranks that make learning wildly fun for kids!

Created by a quantum physicist and two science educators, Pranklab is a STEM prank book like no other. Designed for kids ages 8–12, it turns everyday materials into laugh-out-loud experiments—blending hands-on fun with real science. With activities like Fountain Dew, Hunger Explosion, and Mind Control Elevator, kids explore pressure, chemical reactions, statistics, and more.

Inside the book, you'll find:

• 25 science-based pranks using household items
• Step-by-step guides and colorful illustrations
• Easy-to-understand science explanations
• Bonus trivia and fun facts to keep kids engaged

For curious minds, prank lovers, and future scientists, Pranklab is where science gets seriously silly.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728223742
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	04/06/2021
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)
Lexile:	IG900L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Chris Ferrie is an award-winning physicist and Senior Lecturer for Quantum Software and Information at the University of Technology Sydney. He has a Masters in applied mathematics, BMath in mathematical physics and a PhD in applied mathematics. He lives in Australia with his wife and children.

Byrne LaGinestra is a science communicator known for his unique approach to education. He has a diverse body of work from textbooks, children’s books and adult non-fiction to public presentations and podcasts. Based in Australia, his work has received widespread recognition both nationally and internationally. He has helped teachers, students, and enthusiasts alike learn to love science.

Wade David Fairclough is an Australian author and educator. His work has been nominated for multiple awards, such as the Australian Podcast of the Year—Science and Technology and has also charted on iTunes Comedy Podcast in Australia, Europe, and North America. He is the coauthor of Pranklab: 25 Hilarious Scientific Practical Jokes for Kids and 42 Reasons to Hate the Universe (And One Reason Not To).

Table of Contents

Introduction iv

Making a Mess 1

Foundation Dew 2

Upside-Down Glass 10

Hunger Explosion 18

Anti-Coaster 26

Mentos Mayhem 34

Edible Poop? 42

Eazy Squeezy 50

The Wet One 58

Award-Winning Smile 66

Wanna Bet? 75

Cheater's Dice 76

Easy Buck Pickup 84

Mind Reader 92

Your Coin? My Coin! 100

Moon Vision 108

Clean Classics 117

All-Natural Selection 118

Spilled Milk 126

Sudsless Soap 134

Remote Controlled 142

Dr. Freeze 150

Diaper Genius 158

Messing with a Mind 167

AracNOphobia 168

Magic Pebble 176

Time Lord 184

Mind-Control Elevator 192

AsTROLLogy 200

Glossary 209