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Science is Magic

Author : Steve Mould

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 98 pages

File Size : 48,12 MB

Release : 2019-03-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1465487859

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Book Description

Packed with over 40 magical science tricks for kids using simple experiments! Join comedian and author Steve Mould, #1 bestselling author of How to be a Scientist, and learn the secrets behind some of the most famous magic tricks and illusions (and learn some of your own). Learn how to bend water with a balloon, turn water into juice, make a glass beaker disappear in oil, and wow your friends with levitating tinsel! Packed with optical illusions, pranks, and fun facts, this ebook is a must-have for any aspiring scientist or magician (the two aren't as different as you might think)! Each trick is explained using step-by-step photographs, and the science behind each one is showcased clearly and simply. Sprinkled throughout the ebook are profiles of famous magicians and illusionists, such as Harry Houdini and David Blaine, and stories of how they used science to create their most famous tricks. Science is Magic is the perfect addition to any family bookshelf or classroom, putting a fresh spin on science for kids. What's fantastic about this kids’ activity ebook is that many of the magic tricks or experiments are something you learn to perform on a friend and require practice. Thus, (the genius bit) it’s not something kids will just do once and then turn the page. Think Magic Is Just An Illusion? Think again! Discover science - REAL magic at your fingertips. Learn some amazing experiments to wow your friends, find out how magicians use science in their most famous tricks, and discover the magic of the world around you. Packed with activities for kids from magic tricks to optical illusions, and peppered with fascinating facts, this educational ebook is a must-have for scientists and magicians alike. Added bonus, each ‘trick’ or experiment in the ebook uses simple items that can be grabbed from home or a hardware store. Get ready to wow your friends with some cool science-backed magic like: - Magnetic fingers - Reading minds - Color changing potion - Guess the coin - Floating ping pong ball and much more! Add other fun-filled Steve Mould titles in the DK collection to your bookshelves, like How To Be A Scientist and The Bacteria Book.



The Science Behind Magic Science Projects

Author : Robert Gardner

Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 44,4 MB

Release : 2013-01-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0766057658

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Book Description

The experiments in this book touch upon different concepts of scientific principles. The concepts in this book include magic through chemistry, magic through light and through sticky water, as well as magic through motion.



Martin Gardner's Science Magic

Author : Martin Gardner

Publisher : Courier Corporation

Page : 98 pages

File Size : 28,46 MB

Release : 2012-09-19

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0486152901

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Book Description

Fun and fascinating, 89 simple magic tricks will teach both children and adults the scientific principles behind electricity, magnetism, sound, gravity, water, and more. Only basic everyday items are needed. Includes 89 black-and-white illustrations.



Science Magic Tricks

Author : Nathan Shalit

Publisher : Courier Corporation

Page : 127 pages

File Size : 12,5 MB

Release : 1998-01-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0486400425

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Book Description

Dozens of scientific "magic tricks" based in mathematics, chemistry, optical illusion, paper cutting, and magnetism.



101 Great Science Experiments

Author : Neil Ardley

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 122 pages

File Size : 29,67 MB

Release : 2014-12-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1465494960

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Book Description

Forget about mad scientists and messy laboratories! This incredible, interactive guide for children showcases 101 absolutely awesome experiments you can do at home. Find out how to make a rainbow, build a buzzer, see sound, construct a circuit, bend light, play with shadows, measure the wind, weigh air, and create an underwater volcano. The astonishing variety of experiments are all very easy and entirely safe, with step-by-step text and everyday ingredients. Biology, chemistry, and physics are brought to life, showing budding young scientists that science is all around us all the time. As you have fun trying out experiments with friends and family, core scientific principles are presented in the most memorable way. With chapters covering important topics such as color, magnets, light, senses, electricity, and motion, the laws of science are introduced in crystal-clear text alongside specially commissioned full-color photography for children to understand. Follow in the footsteps of Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and all the other great minds with 101 Great Science Experiments and learn the secrets of science you’ll never forget.



Mason Jar Science

Author : Jonathan Adolph

Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC

Page : 137 pages

File Size : 41,85 MB

Release : 2018-05-29

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1612129870

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Book Description

Heatproof, transparent, and durable, the mason jar is a science lab just waiting to be discovered. Unlock its potential with 40 dynamic experiments for budding scientists ages 8 and up. Using just a jar and a few ordinary household items, children learn to create miniature clouds, tiny tornadoes, small stalactites, and, of course, great goo and super slime! With a little ingenuity, the jar can be converted into a lava lamp, a water prism, a balloon barometer, and a compass. Each fun-packed project offers small-scale ways to illustrate the big-picture principles of chemistry, botany, biology, physics, and more. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.



TheDadLab

Author : Sergei Urban

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 194 pages

File Size : 44,58 MB

Release : 2019-05-14

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 0525542701

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Book Description

The ultimate collection of DIY activities to do with your kids to teach STEM basics and beyond, from a wildly popular online dad. With more than 3 million fans, TheDadLab has become an online sensation, with weekly videos of fun and easy science experiments that parents can do with their kids. These simple projects use materials found around the house, making it easier than ever for busy moms and dads to not only spend more quality time with their children but also get them interested in science and technology. In this mind-blowing book, Sergei Urban takes the challenge off-screen with fifty step-by-step projects, including some that he has never shared online before. Each activity will go beyond the videos, featuring detailed explanations to simplify scientific concepts for parents and help answer the hows and whys of their curious children. Learn how to: explore new fun ways to paint; make slime with only two ingredients; defy gravity with a ping-pong ball; produce your own electricity, and more! With TheDadLab, parents everywhere will have an easy solution to the dreaded "I'm bored" complaint right at their fingertips!



Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments

Author : Janice VanCleave

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 17,89 MB

Release : 2020-05-12

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1119590655

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Book Description

Janice VanCleave once again ignites children’s love for science in her all-new book of fun experiments—featuring a fresh format, new experiments, and updated content standards From everyone’s favorite science teacher comes Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments. This user-friendly book gets kids excited about science with lively experiments designed to spark imaginations and encourage science learning. Using a few handy supplies, you will have your students exploring the wonders of science in no time. Simple step-by-step instructions and color illustrations help you easily demonstrate the fundamental concepts of astronomy, biology, chemistry, and more. Children will delight in making their own slime and creating safe explosions as they learn important science skills and processes. Author Janice VanCleave passionately believes that all children can learn science. She has helped millions of students experience the magic and mystery of science with her time-tested, thoughtfully-designed experiments. This book offers both new and classic activities that cover the four dimensions of science—physical science, astronomy, Biology, and Earth Science—and provide a strong foundation in science education for students to build upon. An ideal resource for both classroom and homeschool environments, this engaging book: Enables students to experience science firsthand and discuss their observations Offers low-prep experiments that require simple, easily-obtained supplies Presents a modern, full-color design that appeals to students Includes new experiments, activities, and lessons Correlates to National Science Standards Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments is a must-have book for the real-world classroom, as well as for any parent seeking to teach science to their children.



Ace Your Science Project Using Chemistry Magic and Toys

Author : Robert Gardner

Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 35,89 MB

Release : 2009-08-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1464605041

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Book Description

Get kids interested in science while making toys and doing magic tricks with the unique experiments in this book. Make a "genie" in a bottle, a flame that jumps, a toy electric motor, and more. Readers will learn chemistry and physics while having fun. Many experiments include high-interest ideas to get young people involved in science fairs. Students can ace their next science project or test using magic and toys.