Smash It! Crash It! Launch It!: 50 Mind-Blowing, Eye-Popping Science Experiments

by Rain Newcomb

Crash, boom, destroy! There's nothing children love more than the satisfying smash and bash of things being demolished. They always do it for sheer amusement; now they can do it in the name of science. Just imagine watching a marshmallow grow bigger…and up to four times its size in the microwave. Will it blow up? Or crashing cardboard racecars powered by ordinary balloons, or launching homemade rockets. With over 50 mind-blowing, eye-popping experiments accompanied by safety precautions and commonsense advice, kids and parents are set for a smashing time!

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

80 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2006

About the author

Rain Newcomb is a faculty member at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet, Minnesota. Previously, she taught at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina.

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for STEAM physics experiments.

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

There were only about 7 or so experiments in this book of 50 that I would actually perform with my kids. Alot of them seemed pretty wasteful food-wise. Some just seemed REALLY messy, even for outdoors. I cant wait to try the Exploding Marshmallows but only on a small scale with a mini marshmallow. Other exciting experiments: Leaning Tower of Nickels, Paper Cup Crunch, Flying Marhsmallow Machine, Loopy Airplanes. Glad I didnt buy this book, only borrowed it from the library because it isnt worth the $$.

[Marcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

On the lookout for maker space projects, I grabbed this book of experiments. 50 fun ideas to share the laws of physics. Many involve food, some messy, others pretty routine (fettuccine bridges and egg drops). A good resource for ideas with easy to understand explanations of the science behind the fun.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

excellent ideas for cool little science activities that could easily become "fair worthy" projects.

[Tina Grove · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a cool book with lots of little projects to do. Great ideas for STEM programming at the library or projects to do with my nephews!