Books in Science Experiment series

Can you bend bones with your bare hands? Can you move the dirt from one bowl of dirty water to another clean bowl, leaving the water behind? Can you make wood scream? The answers to these and other fascinating scientific questions can be found in Wild & Wacky Science Experiments. With straightforward instructions, some items you can find around the house, and a little curiosity, Wild & Wacky Science Experiments will change the way you look at your world.Turn your kitchen and backyard into a laboratory full of surprises with experiments on osmosis, insect metamorphosis, evaporation, friction and many others. Explanations of the scientific principles behind the experiment as well as further information are provided to enrich your experience.

Through clear instructions and scientific illustrations, students can conduct easy yet engaging experiments to examine the principles of electricity and magnetism. Using easy-to-obtain household materials, readers will make a battery from electric cells, test objects to see if they are conductors or insulators, and build a simple electric motor. Readers are guided through applying the scientific method to gain a better understanding of the basic concepts demonstrated by each experiment. Safety tips educate students on the code of conduct expected when conducting experiments.