Adventures With Atoms and Molecules: Chemistry Experiments for Young People - Book I (Adventures With Science) [Paperback]

Robert C. Mebane (Author), Thomas R. Rybolt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1998 | Age Level: 9 and up

Chemistry experiments for home or school demonstrate the properties and behavior of various kinds of atoms and molecules.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6 These 30 chemistry experiments have been carefully written to demonstrate the logic, simplicity and effectiveness of the scientific method. Each experiment is designed to answer a specific question which is clearly answered by following correct scientific procedure. All materials used can (truly) be purchased at a grocery store. Procedure for each experiment is fully explained in the text. Procedures calling for adult assistance are used five times; however, students needing help passing a weak electric current through solution may not need help slicing an apple or turning on an oven. Close observation is required to answer the questions asked about each experiment. Complete explanations of observations and results are followed by specific suggestions for modification of each experiment to further understanding of the principle being studied. These are simple experiments, accessible to even reluctant or intimidated science students. This book is similar in scope and content to Robert Gardner's Kitchen Chemistry (Messner, 1982). Although Kitchen Chemistry has projects more complex and varied, the format of Adventures with Atoms and Molecules makes its experiments easier to read and follow. What this book lacks is excitement; if that is supplied by other students or adults, the book will be an excellent resource for at-home or in-school investigations. Dull, unimaginative computer-generated diagrams belie the integrity of the text. Allen Meyer, Vernon Area Public Library District, Prairie View, Ill.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Gr. 7^-10. How does heat affect wrinkles in clothing? Can freezing temperatures harm plants? The fifth volume in this hands-on Adventures with Science series contains 30 experiments that demonstrate basic chemistry principles. For each experiment there's a list of materials, an outline of procedures, questions about observations, detailed discussion of the results, and suggestions for other things to try. Where necessary, there are strong safety directives about asking an adult for help. The book looks like a basic user's guide with small type, clear subheads, and occasional black-and-white illustrations. The writing style is plain and direct, just right for the stated purpose of making young people do, observe, and think science. There are lots of starters here for science fair projects. Hazel Rochman --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 82 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766012247
• ISBN-13: 978-0766012240
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,253 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Chemistry

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Always answer "yes" and you are done, December 16, 2007

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JLH Homeschooler (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adventures With Atoms and Molecules: Chemistry Experiments for Young People - Book I (Adventures With Science) (Paperback)

I actually really have enjoyed the experiments, and my son has, too, for the most part, but I have to say that I'm disappointed that EVERY question posed for the experiment has the answer "YES." It doesn't take long to predetermine the answer (it's always "yes") and look for it or to try to force it.

I agree with the other reviewers that the experiments are all very simple to perform (with one or two minor exceptions), and require basic materials easy to find at a grocery store. I have found them to be great learning lessons for simple observations and learning very basic chemistry, especially for children with minimal chemistry experience.

However, I feel I must hide the book from my son so that he does not see the expected results in the simple drawings before our experiment is done. And again, I am unsure of the wisdom of posing questions that all have the same answer. That said, this book should probably be purely a teacher's guide and probably never shown to the child, which is not how I had first interpreted it.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, Great, Great!, April 23, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Adventures With Atoms and Molecules: Chemistry Experiments for Young People - Book I (Adventures With Science) (Paperback)

This book is a great science book! It has some experiments that lots of kids will like! I rate this book four stars only because the pictures in the book aren't really good.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars science experiments for kids, January 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Adventures With Atoms and Molecules: Chemistry Experiments for Young People - Book I (Adventures With Science) (Paperback)

An outstanding collection of simple experiments for children of all ages. Can be used from elementary school on up using simple materials available at home to illustrate chemistry basics.