Recycled Science: Bring Out Your Science Genius with Soda Bottles, Potato Chip Bags, and More Unexpected Stuff

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Why recycle cardboard tubes, plastic bottles and jugs, craft sticks, and snack bags when you can reuse them yourself These fun and informative science experiments and projects will keep readers entertained as they learn about scientific principles. AGES: 9-12 AUTHOR: Tammy Enz became a civil engineer because of her awe of the massive steel bridges that spanned the Mississippi River. She just had to figure out how they worked. Today, she still likes tinkering and figuring out how things work. When she isn't tinkering, she fixes up old houses and conducts experiments in her garden and kitchen. Most of all, she loves reading books about anything and everything and asking 'why' Jodi Wheeler-Toppen is the author of more than 10 books for children and teachers. She holds a PhD in science education from the University of Georgia. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her family. When she's not doing science with children or teachers, she's trying to build a whatcha-ma-jigaroo out of spare parts. It will surely be a remarkable device (if she can ever get it to work)! SELLING POINTS: Simple, clear, and concise science experiments and projects that teach scientific principles Great way to reuse and recycle common household items

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Popsicle sticks, toilet paper tubes, food packaging, and plastic bottles are great resources for school craft projects or children's activities for a rainy day, but with a bit of knowledge and planning, they can also be used to explain a range of scientific concepts. . . .while a little planning is needed to get the most from this book, it has the potential to be a useful resource for teachers and parents alike.-- "Science magazine"
STARRED REVIEW! This hands-on guide teaches a variety of scientific concepts using four easily obtained supplies: craft sticks, snack packets, plastic bottles, and cardboard tubes. . . .The language is accessible and is written in a fun, energetic tone. . . .The book has a hip, graphic layout with an eye-catching cover; one teen exclaimed, "That looks so cool!" upon seeing it. This is a valuable guide for teens interested in seeing scientific concepts come to life, and could easily be adapted for library programming.-- "VOYA"

Author Bio

Tammy Enz holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a master's degree in journalism and mass communications. She teaches at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and has written dozens of books on science and engineering topics for young people.