The Science Spell Book: Magical Experiments for Kids

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Embrace your inner alchemist and discover the science behind magical experiments! Kids will be spellbound as they explore the magic of physics, biology, and chemistry with common household items Embrace your inner alchemist and explore the magic of science through amazing experiments you can do at home! Have you ever wished you could cast a real spell with the wave of a magic wand Have you ever wanted to mix a real color-changing potion Now kids can perform magical feats with a few simple ingredients and a little help from science. Kids will learn about physics, biology, chemistry, and more through 25 dazzling experiments and activities including- Elixir of Enlightenment-brew a stunning color-changing tea! Chaotic Calling-learn about chaos theory while creating art with a pendulum! Fluorescent Feast-create a meal that glows under a black light! North Divination-make a homemade compass! and more! Written by biochemist Cara Florance, Science Spells is the perfect way to engage kids while teaching them about science. Each experiment includes simple instructions, diagrams to follow along with, and an explanation of the science behind each magical experiment.

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Budding scientists who enjoy the lure of magic, potions, spells and sorcery will enjoy tinkering around with an adult in a home or school based laboratory while conducting these unusual experiments -- Youth Services Book Review

This delightful collection of 30 experiments [showcases] the science behind seemingly magical activities while still embracing the wonder of nature... Enchanting fun for kitchen scientists, classroom connections, or library programming -- Booklist

This is an appealing resource to encourage children, parents, teachers, and librarians to explore, enjoy, and celebrate -science -- School Library Journal

Wizardry with appeal for those both science-inclined and not -- Kirkus

Author Bio

CARA FLORANCE is a biochemist specializing in catalytic RNA. She has a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Iona College and a PhD in biochemistry from University of Colorado, Boulder. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and two children. Her little girls inspired her to create Brave the Elements, an online resource for parents to bring science into the home.