The science book I wish I would have had.
As a society we have to make science appealing to America's next generation. Hence I commend the efforts of author Jaroslaw Wasilewski and artists Ewa Brzychcy and Paulina Frischke.
Their colorful book which features 30 relatively easy to do experiments is appealing and modern, the illustrations are adorable.
Every experiment has an indicator for the degree of difficulty. The needed ingredients are regular household items: water bottles, balloons, straws, candles, nails, a hairdryer, clothes hangers (the cheap kind), AND mozzarella cheese.
Having lived through the seventies I loved the Volcano lamp. Ghee, if I would have had this book then, I would have build myself one. (Sadly, my dad did not buy me one.) Kids learn to blow up mozzarella cheese; in the process they learn what a polymer is. The cheese will still be edible. I also cannot imagine a kids that isn't fascinated with creating a rainbow straw. Quite fascinating is the idea of the "heartbeat boom box."
Each experiment lists the steps, the scientific explanation, and tips for the "young scientist. " Using this wording - "the young scientist" shows that the author tried to elevate kids' status, make them feel that they are special and that science is special. The book also teaches science vocabulary. Love it!
From the same series:
Children's book of Recipes
Children's book of Magic.
Highly recommended to parents, grandparents, and teachers. - 5 stars
Gisela Hausmann, author and blogger