Books with author Steve Spangler

AS SEEN ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW!· 50 fantastic experiments from bestselling author Steve Spangler· All experiments vetted by the scientists at the Smithsonian Institution· Step-by-step instructions with full color photosSmithsonian 10-Minute Science Experiments gives curious young readers dozens of colorful, exciting projects designed to teach them about the basics of science, physics, chemistry and engineering. They’ll learn about critical thinking, how to conduct an experiment, and how to measure results, all while enjoying themselves in a screen-free setting. Each experiment uses easy-to-find materials, most of which readers probably already have in their home. Set up and clean up is easy, and most experiments can be done in ten minutes or less! Sidebars for each experiment feature additional insights, facts and commentary. It's the perfect resource for turning curious kids into budding young scientists!

From the creator of the mentos soda geyser--the viral video sensation--comes a collection of outrageously entertaining science experiments and cool tricks guaranteed to get ooohs and ahhhs! Author, celebrity teacher and science guy Steve Spangler teaches you how to transform the ordinary into the amazing as you make everyday items ooze, bubble, fizz, and pop! Make people wonder . . . How did you do that? From flying toilet paper to trash can smoke rings, erupting soda to exploding sandwich bags, the experiments in Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes will spark your imagination and totally impress your friends. Learn how to astound kids and kids-at-heart with easy and inexpensive experiments like: Bubbling Lava Bottle The Incredible Can Crusher Nails for Breakfast The Folding Egg Quicksand Goo Screaming Balloon Burning Money This is not your ordinary book of science experiments. Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes is a geek-chic look at Spangler's latest collection of tricks and try-it-at-home activities that reveal the secrets of science in unexpected ways. Over 200 color photographs accompany the step-by-step instructions, and simple explanations uncover the how-to and why for each activity. Make potatoes fly, bowling balls float, and soda explode on command. But don't try these experiments at home . . . try them at a friend's home!

Simple, step-by-step instructions and illustrations guide children through the 25 unique science experiments in this activity book that explains the basic principles of chemistry, biology, simple machinery, electricity, and magnetism. Experiments are conducted using a minimum of readily available equipment and include learning how to extract iron from a dollar bill, control the bubbles in a soda can, and make water disappear. This engaging introduction to the sciences provides kids with a fun way to explore the universe and spice up their indoor playground.