Wheeler-Toppen, Jodi Science Experiments That Fizz and Bubble

Wheeler-Toppen, Jodi          Science Experiments That Fizz and Bubble           

Capstone Publishers      2011   32p     26.65  978-1-4296-5425-8            

elm/ms                       Edge Books(Capstone)     VG-BNes         

      In order to understand the nature of gases, this book offers a 

series of simple experiments that explore the basics

behind the theory.  The author presents easy-to-follow experiments that

illuminate the process through the creation of bubbles.   These experiments are

well developed, plainly explained, and can be done with ordinary household

materials.  Each has a list of materials needed and photographs of the different

steps that contain both boys and girls demonstrating the experiments. The safety

concerns are addressed but not as thoroughly as might be needed.

      The book is designed for a younger audience than most science experiment

books but is carefully set out.  The writing is lively and informative and

provides a well-balanced look at a fascinating topic, with many of the

scientific terms used being explained in context. It is library-bound and

contains a glossary, a bibliography of books and web sires, and an index.

            This science series covers experiments about different projects that

explode and implode, fizz and bubble, fly and move, and surprise and delight

young readers.          Ogintz, Susan