"There's not need for expensive, high-tech lab equipment to conduct chemistry experiments-you probably have all you need in your home junk drawer. Turn three pennies and two galvanized washers into a simple battery. Crush a soda can using atmospheric pressure. Convert an LED flashlight into a simple electrolyte tester. Split liquid water into two unique gasses, or use cornstarch to create a gooey, mysterious, non-Newtonian fluid. And model radioactive...

Presents simple science experiments and recipes for mixtures of varying viscosity.

"Provides step-by-step instructions for science projects using household materials and explains the science behind the experiments"--Provided by publisher.

Teach kids how to find the science that exists in everyday activities with the experiments in this fun, practical book. Budding scientists will learn how to build a time machine, guess tomorrow's weather, generate salty stalactites, make a rainbow disappear, create fossils, and more.

Provides instructions for making a variety of artistic concoctions involving water color cakes, soap paint, crazy dough, pastes, papers, and earthworks.

Contains step-by-step instructions for performing simple experiments using everyday, household objects which test the senses of smell, sight, touch, and taste.

Provides information on the basics of science fair projects and suggestions for a variety of projects using easily obtainable materials.

Provides step-by-step instructions for over forty science experiments examining the human body, the Earth, the natural world, and the properties of space. Also includes stories about famous scientists and pages explaining the science behind the activities.