Features
- Reading level: Ages 9-12
- Cover Type: Paperback with 120 pages
- Published by: Jossey-Bass
- Edition: 1st Edition February 20, 1998
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0471182397
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471182399
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Book Dimensions:
9.7 x 6.8 x 0.3 inches
- Weighs: 6.4 ounces
From Booklist
Gr. 4^-6. In the same format as the author's other titles, such as
Cosmic Science (1997) and
Spy Science (1996), this book shows children the science behind simple magic tricks. Though the concept isn't new, kids will find the cover appealing and the treatment straightforward and clear. Wiese divides the 50 activities into six topical chapters: matter, reactions, water, air, force and energy, and electricity and magnetism. Each project includes a list of materials, instructions for setting up and carrying out the trick, the expected effect, and an explanation of the phenomenon. Simple line drawings illustrate the text. For greater collections.
Carolyn Phelan
Product Description
Abracadabra!
The magic word is . . . science!
Make coins disappear
- Crush a soda can —without even touching it
- Write an invisible message-that suddenly reappears out of nowhere
- Teach your cereal to jump and dance, and much more!
Is it magic? No, it's science! There's a lot more to magic than just waving a wand. From chemistry to biology, gravity to electricity, discover the amazing magical powers of science with these fun-filled, easy-to-perform activities. You will not need any special materials to become a science magician —just everyday things found around the house. With Magic Science, you'll be dazzling family and friends quicker than you can say, "Nothing up my sleeve!"
Reader Reviews
This book is exactly what I wanted. It gives step-by-step instructions for quick "magic" science activities. The explanations are clear and concise. The table of contents categorizes the activities so that I can easily identify those that correlate with the objectives I teach. I can see using these activities as introductions to units or as simple "experiments" for my class experts.
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