Simple Science Experiments

This is the perfect book for the young person who wants to know how things work, and why they work. It offers more than 200 simple experiments that are not only entertaining but educational. As the experimenter learns to light a fire with ice, to create rain indoors, to use a wristwatch as a compass, he also learns about astronomy, botany, chemistry, physics; he is gently introduced to the principles of electricity and magnetism, heat, light, sound, gravity, momentum and inertia—even the human senses. Children of all ages—and their parents too—will find that this book both stimulates and satisfies their curiosity.

Each project in the book is illustrated and includes clear instuctions and explanations of cause and effect.Each is safe and easy to do; the only equipment and materials necessary are simple tools and ordinary household articles.

Table of Contents:

1. Astronomy (4 experiments)
2. Plants (10 experiments)
3. Chemistry (13 experiments)
4. Electricity (8 experiments)
5. Static Electricity (13 experiments)
6. Magnetism (6 experiments)
7. Air (23 experiments)
8. Heat (12 experiments)
9. Evaporation & Vaporization (8 experiments)
10. Cold & Ice (6 experiments)
11. Liquids (14 experiments)
12. Bouyancy (9 experiments)
13. Gravity (8 experiments)
14. Interplay of Forces (9 experiments)
15. Inertia (6 experiments)
16. Sound (8 experiments)
17. Light (32 experiments)
18. Illusions (15 experiments)