Fizz, Bubble, & Flash

by Anita Brandolini

Book Overview

Discover what you have in common with party balloons, footballs, computer chips, pizza dough, table salt and TV screens; 'Break' a water molecule, produce fluorescent light (without using a switch), enjoy a half-life snack, compare antiperspirants, and separate the iron from your breakfast cereal. This title is suitable for ages 9 to 12 years.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 188559383X
• ISBN13: 9781885593832
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Worthy Kids
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Perfect for Elementary School Kids

When my son's third-grade teacher said the students could get extra credit for doing science experiments in front of the class, I began a search for a great book that would not only give simple, interesting experiments, but that would provide information about the concepts behind the projects. This book fit the bill perfectly! We've done two or three of these in front of the class already -- the kids were interested, and my son was able to convey some interesting scientific principles. Great for teachers, home schoolers, or parents intent on getting their kids extra credit. :)

You'll love this book if you're teaching the elements

I bought this for my 3rd and 4th grade homeschooled children. There are no concepts that make the Periodic Table seem dull or uninteresting in this book. Instead, it uses simple language for the elementary aged - middle school student, nice black and white drawings, and silly rhymes to make it seem so understandable and fascinating. You'll find it loaded with facts that interest children to help them draw it all together. The idea my kids are left with is that science is "so cool!" Many experiments, using everyday items, are throughout the book. This enhances the fun and learning. Science should be interesting and not boring. This book exceeded my expectations. I'm sure we'll continue to use this book for several years.

Absolutely Wonderful Chemistry

If you teach the elements and/or the periodic table to elementary students and want to make them come alive, this book is a definite must have. It is chock full of easy to prepare investigations as well as "element essentials" thumbnail sketches of various elements. Most materials are ones you have on hand either at home or school. Without a doubt, it is the best elementary chemistry book I have ever seen.

Recommended homeschoolers' resource

Calling all home educators! Here is a way to teach the periodic table to your children using witty text, amusing illustrations, and fascinating do-at-home experiments. Dr. Brandolini really helps young and old alike to understand the science found in our everyday lives through this intriguing book. This is one of those books that your kids will WANT to pull down from the home library shelves to enjoy.

Fun and educational

Excellent book for 8 grades and up! Great for science teachers and parents to explore unique and educational science projects.