Science is Magic

Science is Magic
Author: Steve Mould
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2019-03-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1465487859

Packed with over 40 magical science tricks for kids using simple experiments! Join comedian and author Steve Mould, #1 bestselling author of How to be a Scientist, and learn the secrets behind some of the most famous magic tricks and illusions (and learn some of your own). Learn how to bend water with a balloon, turn water into juice, make a glass beaker disappear in oil, and wow your friends with levitating tinsel! Packed with optical illusions, pranks, and fun facts, this ebook is a must-have for any aspiring scientist or magician (the two aren't as different as you might think)! Each trick is explained using step-by-step photographs, and the science behind each one is showcased clearly and simply. Sprinkled throughout the ebook are profiles of famous magicians and illusionists, such as Harry Houdini and David Blaine, and stories of how they used science to create their most famous tricks. Science is Magic is the perfect addition to any family bookshelf or classroom, putting a fresh spin on science for kids. What's fantastic about this kids’ activity ebook is that many of the magic tricks or experiments are something you learn to perform on a friend and require practice. Thus, (the genius bit) it’s not something kids will just do once and then turn the page. Think Magic Is Just An Illusion? Think again! Discover science - REAL magic at your fingertips. Learn some amazing experiments to wow your friends, find out how magicians use science in their most famous tricks, and discover the magic of the world around you. Packed with activities for kids from magic tricks to optical illusions, and peppered with fascinating facts, this educational ebook is a must-have for scientists and magicians alike. Added bonus, each ‘trick’ or experiment in the ebook uses simple items that can be grabbed from home or a hardware store. Get ready to wow your friends with some cool science-backed magic like: - Magnetic fingers - Reading minds - Color changing potion - Guess the coin - Floating ping pong ball and much more! Add other fun-filled Steve Mould titles in the DK collection to your bookshelves, like How To Be A Scientist and The Bacteria Book.

The Science Behind Magic Science Projects

The Science Behind Magic Science Projects
Author: Robert Gardner
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0766057658

The experiments in this book touch upon different concepts of scientific principles. The concepts in this book include magic through chemistry, magic through light and through sticky water, as well as magic through motion.

Martin Gardner's Science Magic

Martin Gardner's Science Magic
Author: Martin Gardner
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2012-09-19
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0486152901

Fun and fascinating, 89 simple magic tricks will teach both children and adults the scientific principles behind electricity, magnetism, sound, gravity, water, and more. Only basic everyday items are needed. Includes 89 black-and-white illustrations.

Magic Tricks with Science

Magic Tricks with Science
Author: Samantha Bell
Publisher: Child's World
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-08
Genre: Magic tricks
ISBN: 9781623235598

Teaches readers how use simple scientific concepts to do several easy magic tricks, including ordering an egg to float and making a handkerchief waterproof.

Ace Your Science Project Using Chemistry Magic and Toys

Ace Your Science Project Using Chemistry Magic and Toys
Author: Robert Gardner
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2009-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1464605041

Get kids interested in science while making toys and doing magic tricks with the unique experiments in this book. Make a "genie" in a bottle, a flame that jumps, a toy electric motor, and more. Readers will learn chemistry and physics while having fun. Many experiments include high-interest ideas to get young people involved in science fairs. Students can ace their next science project or test using magic and toys.

The Everything Kids' Magical Science Experiments Book

The Everything Kids' Magical Science Experiments Book
Author: Tim Robinson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2007-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1605502448

Dazzle your friends and family with dozens of science tricks! Kids may not clamor to study science and physics, but they sure enjoy anything that has to do with slime, invisible ink and obtaining the ability to make things disappear. With The Everything Kids' Magical Science Experiments Book, kids will be able to bend the rules of time, space and logic by performing over 50 "magical" science experiments. Parents will love the fact that their kids are learning while having fun, by performing feats such as: Changing salt to sugar Creating a real life genie in a bottle Creating and writing with invisible ink Making a person stay seated, just by using their pinky finger Sealing a punctured balloon with a penny Changing Mentos candy into soda The Everything Kids' Magical Science Experiments Book is packed with 30 "magical" science-related puzzles and over 50 experiments that are sure to get kids excited about chemistry, science and even physics!

The Physics of Sports Science Projects

The Physics of Sports Science Projects
Author: Robert Gardner
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 076605764X

This book introduces an object's center of gravity and the laws governing the collision of objects. It focuses on experiments related to speed, forces, balance, centers of gravity and friction. It also dives into momentum and collisions, as well as angles and distances.

Experimenting with Plants Science Projects

Experimenting with Plants Science Projects
Author: Robert Gardner
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0766041441

"Learn the science behind plant physiology, reproduction and growth"--

Build It, Make It, Do It, Play It!

Build It, Make It, Do It, Play It!
Author: Catharine Bomhold
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2014-06-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1598843923

A valuable, one-stop guide to collection development and finding ideal subject-specific activities and projects for children and teens. For busy librarians and educators, finding instructions for projects, activities, sports, and games that children and teens will find interesting is a constant challenge. This guide is a time-saving, one-stop resource for locating this type of information—one that also serves as a valuable collection development tool that identifies the best among thousands of choices, and can be used for program planning, reference and readers' advisory, and curriculum support. Build It, Make It, Do It, Play It! identifies hundreds of books that provide step-by-step instructions for creating arts and crafts, building objects, finding ways to help the disadvantaged, or engaging in other activities ranging from gardening to playing games and sports. Organized by broad subject areas—arts and crafts, recreation and sports (including indoor activities and games), and so forth—the entries are further logically organized by specific subject, ensuring quick and easy use.

Kitchen Cabinet Science Projects

Kitchen Cabinet Science Projects
Author: Dr. Michelle Dickinson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0593097548

Grab a plate and dig in to 50 exciting science projects that use everyday kitchen items! Perfect for kids ages 8 to 12 interested in STEM, this book makes experimenting safe, easy, and (sometimes) tasty. This vividly designed book of experiments is perfect for little scientists everywhere with 50 hands-on activities for curious kids with a passion for STEM and STEAM. All projects within this jam-packed title are excellent for learning basic scientific principles without leaving your house – the materials are just everyday items found in the kitchen! These experiments range in difficulty level and category—from Construction and Sound to Electricity and Pressure—so kids can do some on their own or work with an adult. It’s no surprise that some of the projects even double as treats since we’re working in the kitchen! Kids can study and snack with experiments like: Unicorn Noodles Instant Ice Cream Candy Crystals Written by Michelle Dickinson, a scientist who studies atomic particles, these precise yet easy-to-follow instructions make mind-blowing science experiments easy for everyone, whether for science fairs or just family fun. With experiments tested by hundreds of households around the world, Kitchen Cabinet Science Projects is the perfect gift for all ages.