Lucky Science: Accidental Discoveries From Gravity to Velcro, with Experiments [Paperback]

Royston M. Roberts (Author), Jeanie Roberts (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

An educational and fun book that encourages children to experiment with science by showing them that discoveries may be possible when they least expect it. Every discovery includes history, biography of the discoverer, scientific explanation and a simple, step-by-step experiment to try on their own. In addition to traditional discoveries such as gravity and photography, it features more modern ones like Velcro and Silly Putty. Covers topics in physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology and archaeology.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6-An exploration of discoveries and inventions, ranging from penicillin to Pluto's moon to Silly PuttyTM. By describing how these discoveries were made, the authors demonstrate how the breakthroughs that seemed accidental often occurred only after years of work and keen scientific thought and observation. In most cases, the examples are covered in concise, yet informative chapters. Sometimes, however, the text is too brief and will leave readers confused. Suggested activities follow each chapter, and for the most part they help to illuminate the discussions, though in a few cases making the experiment match the discovery seems like a bit of a stretch. Also, in a project in which children make their own safety glass, adult supervision is not suggested. Simple black-line drawings and diagrams add to the book's light tone. On the whole, this title succeeds in telling about the process of scientific discovery in an entertaining way.
Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Public Library, IL
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Publisher

An educational and fun book that encourages children to experiment with science by showing them that discoveries may be possible when they least expect it. Every discovery includes history, biography of the discoverer, scientific explanation and a simple, step-by-step experiment to try on their own. In addition to traditional discoveries such as gravity and photography, it features more modern ones like Velcro and Silly Putty. Covers topics in physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology and archaeology.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (September 30, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471009547
• ISBN-13: 978-0471009542
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,303,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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