Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments [Hardcover]

Robert Brent (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Golden Books (January 1, 1960)
• ISBN-10: 0307135748
• ISBN-13: 978-0307135742
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,349,069 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chemistry at its best., March 10, 2004

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M. Petnuch "stratofort" (Richton Park, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments (Hardcover)

Hard to find, (and very costly if you do) is the original 1960 edition of this book. It seems to have gained infamy since the 1995 incident near Detroit of child chemist, David Hahn. With the release of a full scale book this month by author Ken Silverstein called 'The Radioactive Boyscout', which details this nuclear incident, the popularity of this early chemistry 'how to do it' book will only grow. The early edition is known for its 50's style simplicity where chemical wastes and pollution were never a concern to Americans, certainly not in the age of 'better living through chemistry'!!! Thoroughly interesting and full of ideas and inspiration, it is the bible for any young chemist-in-training. You will enjoy.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful intro to chemistry and experiments, December 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments (Hardcover)

When I first read this book in 7th grade it awoke in me a deep interest and excitement about science and chemistry. It provides a straightforward, hands on guide to the science of compounds, their qualities and their interraction. Dozens of visually interesting experiments and demonstrations are set out. Explains how to set up an inexpensive but fully functional home chemistry lab, including how to make much of the equipment. Great book.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timothy G in Texas, January 2, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments (Hardcover)

I read and reread this book many times beginning in about 4th grade. I believe that because of this book I made top grades in advanced chemistry in high school and top scores on the college entrance exams.