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Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments

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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.

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.

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.

This book has helped me a lot in school and I would recomend it to any one.

This out of print oldie is valuable as a collectors item making in inaccessible to those who might benefit most from it's content. You'll find a free .pdf download if your enter these search terms into Google: download of "Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments"

I found this book when I was in high school and loved it. After I started college and was working in the chemistry lab this book became my trusted friend. As a physical science teacher, I use the simple experiments every year. I know that I can easily get the materials and that the kids will see results. I often recommend this book to other teachers.

This book works on the problem of UN thoughtfullnes when it comes to experiments. It helps the avrage person to do somewhat dangours work safely. I certanly recomend this one!