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Janice Vancleave's Chemistry for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work Paperback - 1989 - 1st Edition

by Janice VanCleave


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Why do newspapers turn yellow? How does bleach make colors disappear? Why can't you mix oil and water? Find out the answers to these and other mysteries of chemistry inthis fascinating collection of ideas, projects, and activities thatteach the basics of chemistry theory and practice. Turn steel wool into a glutinous green blob. Separate an egg fromits shell without breaking the shell. Make copper pennies turngreen. Have fun while you learn simple chemistry from a solution ofcolored water, and the behavior of gases with the help of a sodabottle. Through these and other activities, you'll explore thestructure of matter, the workings of acids, gases, and solutions .. . and much more. You'll find most of the materials you need around the house orclassroom. Every activity has been pretested and can be performedsafely and cheaply in the classroom, at a science fair, or athome. Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave:
* ASTRONOMY FOR EVERY KID
* BIOLOGY FOR EVERY KID
* DINOSAURS FOR EVERY KID
* EARTH SCIENCE FOR EVERY KID
* GEOGRAPHY FOR EVERY KID
* GEOMETRY FOR EVERY KID
* THE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KID
* MATH FOR EVERY KID
* PHYSICS FOR EVERY KID.

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Why do newspapers turn yellow?

How does bleach make colors disappear?

Why can't you mix oil and water?

Find out the answers to these and other mysteries of chemistry in this fascinating collection of ideas, projects, and activities that teach the basics of chemistry theory and practice.

Turn steel wool into a glutinous green blob. Separate an egg from its shell without breaking the shell. Make copper pennies turn green. Have fun while you learn simple chemistry from a solution of colored water, and the behavior of gases with the help of a soda bottle. Through these and other activities, you'll explore the structure of matter, the workings of acids, gases, and solutions . . . and much more.

You'll find most of the materials you need around the house or classroom. Every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and cheaply in the classroom, at a science fair, or at home.

Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave:

  • ASTRONOMY FOR EVERY KID
  • BIOLOGY FOR EVERY KID
  • DINOSAURS FOR EVERY KID
  • EARTH SCIENCE FOR EVERY KID
  • GEOGRAPHY FOR EVERY KID
  • GEOMETRY FOR EVERY KID
  • THE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KID
  • MATH FOR EVERY KID
  • PHYSICS FOR EVERY KID.

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  • Title Janice Vancleave's Chemistry for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work
  • Author Janice VanCleave
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 256
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Jossey-Bass, Somerset, New Jersey, U.S.A.
  • Date 1989-03
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780471620853 / 0471620858
  • Weight 0.72 lbs (0.33 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.95 x 5.86 x 0.67 in (22.73 x 14.88 x 1.70 cm)
  • Ages 08 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 7
  • Themes
    • Theometrics: Secular
    • Topical: Home School
  • Library of Congress subjects Experiments, Chemistry - Experiments
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 88027540
  • Dewey Decimal Code 542

About the author

JANICE VANCLEAVE is a former school science teacher and a captivating presenter at museums, schools, and bookstores nationwide. She is the author of more than twenty other science books for children.
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