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Janice Vancleave's Chemistry for Every Kid - (Science for Every Kid) by Janice VanCleave (Paperback)

Janice Vancleave's Chemistry for Every Kid - (Science for Every Kid) by  Janice VanCleave (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Instructions for experiments, each introducing a different chemistry concept and demonstrating that chemistry is a part of our everyday life.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Why do newspapers turn yellow? <p/> How does bleach make colors disappear? <p/> Why can't you mix oil and water? <p/> Find out the answers to these and other mysteries of chemistry inthis fascinating collection of ideas, projects, and activities thatteach the basics of chemistry theory and practice. <p/> Turn steel wool into a glutinous green blob. Separate an egg fromits shell without breaking the shell. Make copper pennies turngreen. Have fun while you learn simple chemistry from a solution ofcolored water, and the behavior of gases with the help of a sodabottle. Through these and other activities, you'll explore thestructure of matter, the workings of acids, gases, and solutions .. . and much more. <p/> You'll find most of the materials you need around the house orclassroom. Every activity has been pretested and can be performedsafely and cheaply in the classroom, at a science fair, or athome. <p/> Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave: <br> * ASTRONOMY FOR EVERY KID<br> * BIOLOGY FOR EVERY KID<br> * DINOSAURS FOR EVERY KID<br> * EARTH SCIENCE FOR EVERY KID<br> * GEOGRAPHY FOR EVERY KID<br> * GEOMETRY FOR EVERY KID<br> * THE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KID<br> * MATH FOR EVERY KID<br> * PHYSICS FOR EVERY KID.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Why do newspapers turn yellow? <p>How does bleach make colors disappear?</p> <p>Why can't you mix oil and water?</p> <p>Find out the answers to these and other mysteries of chemistry in this fascinating collection of ideas, projects, and activities that teach the basics of chemistry theory and practice.</p> <p>Turn steel wool into a glutinous green blob. Separate an egg from its shell without breaking the shell. Make copper pennies turn green. Have fun while you learn simple chemistry from a solution of colored water, and the behavior of gases with the help of a soda bottle. Through these and other activities, you'll explore the structure of matter, the workings of acids, gases, and solutions . . . and much more.</p> <p>You'll find most of the materials you need around the house or classroom. Every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and cheaply in the classroom, at a science fair, or at home.</p> <p>Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave: </p> <ul> <li>ASTRONOMY FOR EVERY KID</li> <li>BIOLOGY FOR EVERY KID</li> <li>DINOSAURS FOR EVERY KID</li> <li>EARTH SCIENCE FOR EVERY KID</li> <li>GEOGRAPHY FOR EVERY KID</li> <li>GEOMETRY FOR EVERY KID</li> <li>THE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KID</li> <li>MATH FOR EVERY KID</li> <li>PHYSICS FOR EVERY KID.</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>JANICE VANCLEAVE is a former school science teacher and a captivating presenter at museums, schools, and bookstores nationwide. She is the author of more than twenty other science books for children.

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