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  • Age Range: 9 and up
  • Grade Level: 4 and up
  • Series: Junk Drawer Science
  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Chicago Review Press (June 1, 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1613749201
  • ISBN-13: 978-1613749203
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars√ Fun & Easy Experiments, including a "Straw Trombone!"
By Bassocantor TOP 50 REVIEWER on July 14, 2014
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This is a really well-written, fun book for kids. There are a wide variety of experiments that you can do, just using some really simple objects found in the typical "junk drawer." That means, for most of us, we can do LOTS of experiments! Each experiment shows you the list of materials you should get from the junk drawer, the steps to perform, useful photos and diagrams, and "The Science Behind It," which explains what is going on. I liked the "Straw Oboe" best. You make that very simply by cutting a slit in a straw.

► THINGS I LIKED THE MOST ◄
♦ The clear, step by step instructions. Very well-written, very concise.
♦ The creative ideas. I might have thought of a straw oboe, but a straw trombone??
♦ Lots of really helpful photos to teach the student through each section.

► QUALITY OF EDITING ◄
Appears to be perfect. Someone has spent a lot of time getting this right! The Table of Contents is excellent, the format of each experiment is clear and easy to follow. In addition, there is a nice glossary of terms and an Appendix explaining how to fill your junk drawer with more useful things.

√ All in all, a well-written, fun book. I think most kids will really like these experiments and have no trouble completing them. It is clear that the author is an experience science teacher. There has obviously been a lot of thought and planning that went into this book. Recommend!

♫ A Review by Chris Lawson

[Note: I do not know the author of this book, and no one requested I write this review.]
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4.0 out of 5 starsPublisher should have published photos in color -- would have knocked this book out of the park!
By Amazon Customer VINE VOICE on October 8, 2014
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I'll be the dissenter and give this a four. Sorry!

What I liked: For the most part, it was as advertised: Experiments that you can reasonably expect to do with stuff from your junk drawer or things you'd typically have hanging around the house. Hope you have a lot of duct tape.

The experiments would work well for elementary through high school, though some of them are a bit "kiddy" for the older gang.

There were many interesting facts disbursed through the book, things that even a child looking through would find interesting. There were also warnings in there too --- such as the steel wool experiment.

It also explained the science behind it in layman's terms.

Why the four stars? The lack of color photos. I wish there had been color photos. Some were kind of dark. There was such a heavy reliance on photos throughout the book that publishing them in black and white almost felt like a disservice to the author.

It did feel kind of like reading 50 different PowerPoint slides, which made it super easy for me to get cover to cover in about an hour and make some plans for use at home. Teachers and parents, home schooling or not, could use this book to make science fun and less boring with hands on experiences for the kids.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAwesome.
By Michelle on July 27, 2014
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My nephew is 14 and loves science. He loves this book but doesn't get into too much trouble. So its the perfect in between book for kids who don't want to explode their parents kitchen... But still want to have fun.
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5.0 out of 5 starsSaved me!
By Da Video Guy on November 21, 2015
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Crazy me I took on teaching physics to 12 year olds in my homeschool coop. While I am fascinated by the subject, I really have no formal background to draw on. This book helped save my butt! ( this and YouTube :) Experiments are the way to go with kids and this is great book for easy and inexpensive. It delivers on what it says.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars
By Sarah Renish-Ratelis on August 10, 2014
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Husband and I enjoyed the projects and I have incorporated some I to my middle school science class lessons.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent!
By Sarah Brennan on September 3, 2015
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The activities are described very clearly, and as promised, can be completed with simple, everyday items. Also, the science behind each activity is explained very well!
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5.0 out of 5 starsEntertaining for teens who enjoy problem solving
By Melissa in Dallas on March 1, 2016
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Purchased as gift for 13 yr old nephew who is in advanced math and enjoys problem solving. Said book was cool and started doing experiments as soon as he got the book. Believe this gift is a winner!
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