An updated and newly illustrated edition of a popular classic that presents simple scientific experiments for the family kitchen reflects recent advances in scientific knowledge, including the microwave, and shows how to make caramel, fluff up popcorn, and more.
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"An excellent ?lab manual' of [edible] experiments utilizing readily available materials. . . . A delightful combination of learning by doing, and of relating common activities to basic scientific principles." -- "S." "While making rock candy the reader learns about solutions and crystallization; in making popsicles, about freezing points. . . . Charming and instructive illustrations." -- "NS."
Vicki Cobb is the author of many award-winning science books for young people. With degrees from Barnard College and Columbia University Teachers College, Vicki enjoyed an early career as a science teacher. She now devotes all her time to writing and speaking to teachers, children, and librarians all over the country. She frequently writes for the Huffington Post and is also the founder and president of iNK Think Tank, an organization dedicated to getting high-quality nonfiction books into classrooms. To find out what recent science experiment Vicki has been cooking up, visit her online at www.vickicobb.com.
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Library Binding. Condition: Fair. Carpenter, Tad (illustrator). Revised, Updated. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0060235519-7-1-29
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Carpenter, Tad (illustrator). Rev Upd. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 18143998-6
Seller: Goodwill San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. Carpenter, Tad (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 4Q2SPP001V3W
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Unknown. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Carpenter, Tad (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0060235519I4N10
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Unknown. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Carpenter, Tad (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0060235519I4N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Carpenter, Tad (illustrator). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0060235519I5N10
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Unknown. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Carpenter, Tad (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0060235519I4N10
Seller: Housing Works Online Bookstore, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Carpenter, Tad (illustrator). Minimal wear to cover. Pages clean and binding tight. shelf wear. bumped edges Hardcover. Seller Inventory # JN1-00854