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Zusatztext “Do you have a surplus of glass jars clogging your cupboards and children who are curious and excited about the world? If so! Julia Garstecki's collection of more than 35 household experiments may be a great addition to your library. This book is divided into chapters on life science! chemistry! earth science! physical science! and environmental science. Similar to Jonathan Adolph's 2018 book Mason Jar Science! the premise is that all of these experiments are to be conducted using glass jars of varying sizes. Although the aim is to use common household materials (stock up on food coloring—you'll need it!)! experiments occasionally call for items that are unlikely to be lying around (e.g.! iron filings and a dual-probe thermometer). For each experiment! the central concepts being tested are artfully conveyed using bright! inviting photos and accessibly written introductions! followed by a materials list and clear step-by-step instructions. Each experiment closes with an “Observations” section! which provides explanations and further questions. Fun facts on tangential topics—from earthworm poop to the autonomous sensory meridian response—make an occasional appearance. Many classic household experiments—such as dissolving eggs in acid! synthesizing slime! and generating explosions of vinegar and baking soda—can be found among the book's 120+ pages. Although most of the experiments listed are meant to be conducted indoors! several encourage children to go outside and explore the natural world. Where Science in a Jar really shines is with its simplest experiments! which manage to explain broadly interesting concepts—such as why puppies snuggle when they sleep and how clouds form—in a fun and accessible way.” Informationen zum Autor Julia Garstecki is an experienced teacher and author of dozens of nonfiction books for children, including Science in a Jar; Pick, Spit & Scratch; Sniff, Lick & Scratch; and Burp, Spit & Fart. She has also written several parenting pieces for various magazines. Publications include Thrive, Westchester Parent, and Mothering in the Middle. Her humor column "How Did I Get Here" appeared in the Jamestown Gazette. Julia completed her undergraduate work at Michigan State University, where she earned her degree in Elementary Education while minoring in both English and Biology. Her graduate degree focused on reading instruction and she later earned her certification for special education. She currently teaches writing at Goodwin College. Klappentext Fun science experiments using everyday objects, guided through pictorially. Each centres around a jar. Quick facts and excitingly demonstrated scientific principles. Zusammenfassung With Science in a Jar, kids and their adults get the opportunity to discover a variety of scientific disciplines at home with this beautifully presented collection of experiments using a ubiquitous and inexpensive everyday object most often doomed to the recycling bin. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 9 How This Book Works 11 The Scientific Method 12 CHAPTER 1: L IFE SCIENCE Fee Fi Fo Fum! Grow Your Own Beanstalk 16 Create a Colorful Bouquet 20 Microscopic Swimmers 23 Slithery Soil Dwellers 27 Huddle for Heat 31 CHAPTER 2: CHEMISTRY Mix It Up 36 Experiment Variation: What Does Dish Soap Do? 38 Elephant Toothpaste 39 Experiment Variation: Baking Soda Explosion 42 Stinky Solutions 43 Bouncing Eggs 46 The Slime Workshop 50 Experiment Variation: Customize Your Slime 52 CHAPTER 3: EARTH SCIENCE Whirling, Twirling Twisters 56 Artful Oceans 59 Balloon Magic 63 Saltwater Flashlights 66 Experiment Variation: What’s a Circuit? What Are Conductors? 69 Saltwater Magic 71 Make Yer Own Pirate Treasure ...
