The Book of Potentially Catastrophic Science
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Chapter Book · 2010

The Book of Potentially Catastrophic Science

Written by Sean Connolly

Part of the Irresponsible Science series

Unleash chaos with 50 thrilling experiments that defy science using household items.

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320 pages
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Dive into a world of explosive experiments and scientific wonders! From launching rockets to raising the dead, this book invites young scientists to explore 50 thrilling experiments using everyday items. Parachute an egg, distill DNA, and even recreate the Large Hadron Collider with marshmallows. Each experiment offers a hands-on journey through groundbreaking scientific principles, challenging kids to think like the greats—Einstein, Galileo, and Newton. But beware, these experiments might just turn your kitchen into a chaotic lab! Are you ready to boldly go where the bravest scientists have ventured?

From the publisher

This is an illustrated book of experiments which will really get kids thinking about science - though they might get your kitchen messy too! Using everyday stuff from around the house, the curious can now boldly go where the bravest scientists in history have gone before.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
320
Audience
Adult
Lexile
1160L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~8.5
F&P level
~Z+
Publication
Published
September 1, 2011
First published
January 1, 2010
Publisher
Wizard
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781848312609

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