Soda Science (Boston Children's Museum Activity Book) [Library Binding]

Bernard Zubrowski (Author), Roy Doty (Illustrator), Elizabeth Hathon (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Series: Boston Children's Museum Activity Book

A thirst-quenching science activity book

Now kids can discover the secrets of their favorite soft drinks -- and make their own! They'll learn how to mix flavoring, color, and "fizz" to create special-tasting sodas, using only around-the-household ingredients. Plus, fifty fun-filled, safe experiments show how to analyze store-bought brands.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5 Up. Concoctions galore fill the pages of this science-experiment book. Clear instructions and easy-to-follow pen-and-ink illustrations, well marked for safety procedures, accompany each step of the activities that range from creating original soda flavors to analyzing commercial soft drinks. Zubrowski's instructions also help young scientists learn the importance of measuring accurately, keeping precise notes, keeping equipment clean, and practicing good lab management, even though the lab may be the kitchen. Scientific method is emphasized. Students and adults looking for new ideas for science-fair explorations will find new approaches here. This title contains less history and much more science than Stephen Tchudi's Soda Poppery (Scribners, 1986).?Kathryn Kosiorek, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brooklyn, OH
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 5^-8. Zubrowski uses a series of fun, simple kitchen science experiments to explore the process of soda pop manufacturing. More than 50 experiments are included, demonstrating such things as how colors and flavors are extracted from natural ingredients and how yeast and baking soda can be used to create "stills" for distilling water. Young scientists can create their own soda recipes with utensils and ingredients found at home as they learn what occurs in commercial soft drink production. Basic math and science concepts are introduced along the way, with black-and-white cartoon-style illustrations and diagrams enhancing the explanations. There is even a section with sample surveys for testing creations on friends. A book that reinforces the idea that science is everywhere--even in your favorite soft drink. Helen Rosenberg

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (May 20, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688139175
• ISBN-13: 978-0688139179
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,337,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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