One of America's most prominent popular science writers presents simple instructions for using common household items to illuminate scientific principles. Simple enough to be understood by an 11-year-old but informative enough for adults, 100 illustrated experiments cover subjects from astronomy, chemistry, physiology, psychology, mathematics, topology, probability, acoustics, and other areas.
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For 25 of his 95 years, Martin Gardner wrote 'Mathematical Games and Recreations', a monthly column for Scientific American magazine. These columns have inspired hundreds of thousands of readers to delve more deeply into the large world of mathematics. He has also made significant contributions to magic, philosophy, debunking pseudoscience, and children's literature. He has produced more than 60 books, including many best sellers, most of which are still in print. His Annotated Alice has sold more than a million copies. He continues to write a regular column for the Skeptical Inquirer magazine.
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A pretty good book, but not for very young children,
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I like to do science experiments with my grandson who is 6, and he loves them, so I try to find easy things to do for him. I was hoping this book would be better suited to our needs, but I feel like it is for older children 10 or 11 and up.
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I am a physics teacher in a Mexican high school. We have a big problem in our country because we lack a scientific culture and background. This kind of books are excellent because help to promote scientific ideas without being boring.
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Stimulating a child mind,
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My nephew is 10 years old and I wanted to give him something that takes his attention away from video games. This book has work so far, the author makes the experiments simple enough so that kids can read and understand the concepts. At the same time the experiments can be done with stuff that you find at home. I'm glad with the book and satisfy with my purchase.
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- Teaching Kids With Learning Difficulties in the Regular Classroom: Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use to Challenge and Motivate Struggling Students by Susan Winebrenner on page 153, and page 158
- Family Science: Activities, Projects, and Games that Get Everyone Excited about Science! by Sandra Markle on page 122
- Science Through Childrens Literature: An Integrated Approach by Carol M Butzow on page 24
- More Games of No Chance (Mathematical Sciences Research Institute Publications) by Richard Nowakowski on page 506
- Intermediate Science (Through Children's Literature) by John W. Butzow in Front Matter
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