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Easy Genius Science Projects with Chemistry
Did your readers know that rusting and burning are chemical reactions? With the exciting and easy-to-do experiments in this book, readers can perform their own chemical magic, test for acids and bases, build a model of a molecule, and more. Through scientific inquiry and exploration, ideas presented in this book can be developed into successful science fair projects.
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This small 112-page book is written for the upper elementary school student who is curious about the world around him or her. It is also an excellent resource for students who are looking for ideas for a science fair or project. The projects described in the book have background material and ideas for further investigation and could easily spark ideas from the investigator as well. A small glossary is included for the use of the student. Safety precautions are listed and the reason for these precautions is provided. Although the book is designed for younger students, the language used is scientific, and at no time is the science or terminology "dumbed down" just because it is for kids. The mathematics that is used is explained and worked out in such a way that a fourth- or fifth-grade student could be expected to do it. The illustrations are bright and useful in explaining the techniques presented, and the equipment used can be found in the home or in the majority of classrooms. This book is one of a five-part series of science investigations. The other titles investigate weather, electricity, light, and the human body. The entire series would be an excellent resource for the home library or the classroom. , Science Books & Films November 2011
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