Published more than 20 years ago, Cobb's classic has been revised and updated to reflect advances in scientific knowledge and the invention of the microwave. There are lots of new experiments as well as all the old favorites. Black-and-white illustrations throughout.
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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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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very good Corners lightly bent. Seller Inventory # 248704
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by Peter Lippman (illustrator). No indication of printing. Very good in illustrated boards. No dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 106621