Crisp Packet Fireworks: Maverick Science to Try at Home (Naked Scientists)

Smith, Chris and Ansell, Dave

ISBN 10: 1845379810 / ISBN 13: 9781845379810

Published by New Holland Publishers Ltd, 2008

About this Item

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.

Seller Inventory # CHL978098

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Crisp Packet Fireworks: Maverick Science to Try at Home (Naked Scientists)
• Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845379810
• ISBN 13: 9781845379810
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Used; Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Want to know how to create fireworks from a crisp packet? Turn rice into quicksand? Generate a cloud in a lemonade bottle? How about build a toaster-powered hot air balloon, or work out the speed of light using margarine and a microwave?In this book, you'll find these and over 40 more incredible experiments to try at home. Easy and fun to do, whether you're 8 or 80, they will amuse, astound and educate in equal measure - see the amazing results then find out why it works!So whether it's racing jam jars, making Pyrex invisible or instantly freezing a fizzy drink before your eyes - with the "Naked Scientists'" help, you'll never have a dull rainy day again!A tempting self-purchase as well as the perfect gift.

About the Author

Dr Chris Smith is a Fellow of Queen's College, Cambridge as well as a microbiologist working at Addenbrooks Hospital. He is devoted to promoting the understanding of science, at which he is hugely effective through both the Naked Scientists' website and their local radio broadcasts in the UK and Australia. He lives in Cambridge. Dave Ansell is the Naked Scientists' Kitchen Science specialist. He spent several years as a post-grad physics student at Cambridge University, but spent most of his time AWOL, during which he was busy planning, organizing and building things for kids' science events with the society Cambridge Hands-On Science. He now works full time promoting the public understanding of science.