Super Science Concoctions: 50 Mysterious Mixtures for Fabulous Fun (Williamson Kids Can! Series) [Paperback]

Jill Frankel Hauser (Author), Michael Kline (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Williamson Kids Can! Series

This book is suitable for ages 9 to 12 years. Fizz, gurgle, bubble, and brew! Hours of outrageous science fun await children with these incredible science concoctions. Children explore a world of amazing science - from capillary action to liquid density to emulsions to plastics - all while making magical mixtures they concoct themselves.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 6. Solutions, mixtures, emulsions, and gels are but a few of the concoctions presented here. Although many of the projects in this volume are familiar, it is the logical arrangement of the material that sets it apart. A brief, concise, and lively explanation of the scientific method and inexpensive ways to set up a kitchen laboratory precede the actual experiments. Each chapter builds on information previously presented. Activities can be conducted separately, but the sequential logic of the text make this title valuable for teaching basic chemistry principles. Pen-and-ink cartoon illustrations are well placed, informative, and humorous. Safety precautions are emphasized. Super Science is more informative than Alan Kramer's How to Make a Chemical Volcano (Watts, 1991) and livelier than Robert Gardner's Kitchen Chemistry (Silver Burdett, 1989). So whether it's gooblek, thixotropic art, or a density necklace, this book makes basic chemistry fun.?Kathryn Kosiorek, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brooklyn, OH
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 4^-6. This upbeat science activity book encourages children to play around in the "kitchen laboratory," mixing up concoctions and in the process learning about molecules in solution, chemical changes, and the qualities of water and other liquids as well as colloids, gels, and polymers. On every page, cartoonlike ink drawings illustrate the steps, processes, and results of various activities. Though the format is somewhat crowded, the cheerful tone of the book makes it an attractive choice for children and a good resource for teachers seeking science activities for the classroom. Carolyn Phelan

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Williamson Pub (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885593023
• ISBN-13: 978-1885593023
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #924,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous, Easy, Fun, Cool, Amazing, & Creative!, June 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Super Science Concoctions: 50 Mysterious Mixtures for Fabulous Fun (Williamson Kids Can! Series) (Paperback)

This is an incredible book. The experiments are easy, fun, and cool to do. You and your child will be amazed at how easy these tricks and experiments really are to do. If you're a teacher, you'll love this book for your your primary classroom. My students have effectively completed these experiments and were simply amazed at how cool they turned out! This is a must have book. Really!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Scouts!, July 16, 2010

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Katherine Corson "Kat" (Voorhees, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Super Science Concoctions: 50 Mysterious Mixtures for Fabulous Fun (Williamson Kids Can! Series) (Paperback)

I have used this book at a summer camp for activities, and it was great! It offers up a lot of great ideas. My mom bought this about 10-15 years ago when I was a Brownie and now I'm using it! If you're looking for science activities for your Girl Scout troop, definitely buy this book!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous resource, May 25, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Super Science Concoctions: 50 Mysterious Mixtures for Fabulous Fun (School & Library Binding)

I purchased this book along with Kids Crazy Art Concoctions. Both provide awesome ways for kids to become engaged with learning. This is a very hands-on science book that inspires kids to get mixing, thinking, and learning all through science-based recipes.