101 Great Science Experiments: A Step-by-Step Guide

by Neil Ardley

Forget about mad scientists and messy laboratories! This incredible, interactive guide for children showcases 101 absolutely awesome experiments you can do at home.  

Find out how to make a rainbow, build a buzzer, see sound, construct a circuit, bend light, play with shadows, measure the wind, weigh air, and create an underwater volcano. The astonishing variety of experiments are all very easy and entirely safe, with step-by-step text and everyday ingredients. 

Biology, chemistry, and physics are brought to life, showing budding young scientists that science is all around us all the time. As you have fun trying out experiments with friends and family, core scientific principles are presented in the most memorable way. 

With chapters covering important topics such as color, magnets, light, senses, electricity, and motion, the laws of science are introduced in crystal-clear text alongside specially commissioned full-color photography for children to understand. 

Follow in the footsteps of Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and all the other great minds with  101 Great Science Experiments  and learn the secrets of science you’ll never forget.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Reference, Childrens, Juvenile

120 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 1993

About the author

Ardley joined the editorial staff of the World Book Encyclopedia in 1962, when the London branch of the American publisher was producing an international edition. This took four years, during which time he developed the skill of editing and writing introductory material for the young. After a brief period working for Hamlyn, he became a freelance editor in 1968 (which enabled him to continue with his musical career), and then in the 1970s moved into writing introductory books, mostly for children, on natural history (especially birds), science and technology, and music, such as What Is It?.

Just as his composing and performance had been moved forward by the introduction and development of technology, so too with his publishing career as computers began to become more and more important. In 1984 Ardley began to write mainly for Dorling Kindersley, producing a series of books which included the best-selling (over three million copies worldwide) and award-winning The Way Things Work, illustrated by David Macaulay.
When he retired in 2000 Ardley had written 101 books, with total sales of about ten million.

Reviews

[Christian · Rating 5 out of 5]

101 Great Science Experiments is a brilliant resource for children to consolidate their understanding of science outside of school. The book is full of practical activities and experiments which children can easily conduct using only a variety of household items. The book uses photographic and instructional illustrations to present information clearly and is combined with child friendly vocabulary to promote understanding and correct terminology. The book is also a great resource for teachers as a number of experiments can easily set up in school to compliment the formal teaching of science; activities can be set up to either emphasise a point to the whole class or as group activities for children to carry out. The book is aimed at KS2 level children and is a fun and engaging introduction into scientific experimentation and learning.

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great resource for fun, easy science experiments and activities to do at home. Colorful, clearly written, just enough information to explain the science behind the experiment. Appropriate for ages 7+.

[Julie Barrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

101 Great Science Experiments Paperback by Neil Ardley
Lots of categories to choose from. my favorite would be colors.
Looking through the book there are bound to be ones we can make right away. Otherwise we will find one that we like and make a list of things to buy at the store.
Water displacement was a fun one to do using marbles just gotten at Christmas.
I think I will also get the nature experiments as well..

[Albert Deleon]

good

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting, I love this book.-Lauren

[Justin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most of the experiments in here seem like they would be fun for a child (unlike other books which seem to be full with boring crafts). Will probably buy

[Sai Raghava Alugubilli]

I have read this book (101 Great science experiments)

[DrIzharullah Darvaish]

How to read it

[Racheln6 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would only give this book 3 stars out of 5 because this book doesn't have any stories. I think the part were it showed you how to make ice cream was the only part I liked out of the whole book. This book isn't really interesting. I was disappointed when I started reading because I thought it was going to tell a story and explain how to make things. I was sad when I finished the book because there were no stories. This book would be better if it had a few stories.

[Chanelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now, I have never been a science whiz but after looking at this book I definitely want to do every science experiment in this book! There are so many activities that you can do with your students as a opener for a lesson. The materials needed can be found really cheap. I would highly recommend it! I am definitely using this in my upcoming placements!

[Ur Salem · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't educate yourself and forget to reach out to the kids! This is one of the best books you'll find in the market that facilitate access into science through experiments; you will even learn from it yourself. Enjoy this great piece of work as I did.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

101 great science experiments by Neil Ardley is a good science supplement for the classroom experiment explained and detailed

[Kaylee Hernandez]

so good and awesome can i read it can i borrow it can i look threw all the pages