Janice VanCleave's Chemistry for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments that Really Work

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How does bleach make colors disappear?

Why can't you mix oil and water?

Find out the answers to these and other mysteries of chemistry in this fascinating collection of ideas, projects, and activities that teach the basics of chemistry theory and practice.

Turn steel wool into a glutinous green blob. Separate an egg from its shell without breaking the shell. Make copper pennies turn green. Have fun while you learn simple chemistry from a solution of colored water, and the behavior of gases with the help of a soda bottle. Through these and other activities, you'll explore the structure of matter, the workings of acids, gases, and solutions . . . and much more.

You'll find most of the materials you need around the house or classroom. Every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and cheaply in the classroom, at a science fair, or at home.

Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave: ASTRONOMY FOR EVERY KID BIOLOGY FOR EVERY KID DINOSAURS FOR EVERY KID EARTH SCIENCE FOR EVERY KID GEOGRAPHY FOR EVERY KID GEOMETRY FOR EVERY KID THE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KID MATH FOR EVERY KID PHYSICS FOR EVERY KID.

What Customers Say About Janice VanCleave's Chemistry for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments that Really Work:

My eight year old daughter asked for a chemistry set for her birthday; a real chemistry set; one she could do real experiments with. She worked through six experiments in three days and proudly tells her younger neighborhood girlfriends "Sorry, You can't touch those things. It's Chemistry." The best part for me, the experiments are carefully arranged in a progressive manner so that they start from the simplest and safest activities. I guess the safety regulations are too strict; making it unprofitable to sell "real" chemistry sets. Unlike many books that purport to promote science, but are really just a collection of entertaining activities, this book includes the science concepts behind the wow. I ordered this book. There are no longer many quality chemistry sets on the market. It's too dangerous.

I was concerned I would end up having to mail order supplies, but I made one trip to the grocery store and my daughter was set to work through the book. The coolest part, to her, was the potential danger inherent with some of the supplies. She can work through them in order, with supervision, safely building her confidence and skills. So, she really is learning.

I originally ordered this for my daughter from the library and she loved it so much we bought it. Most projects are one page to its very simple and step by step. I even learned a few things as a father.But more importantly its great for working on along with your children together.

My boys are 6 and 7 and they LOVE doing the Science experiments in this book. The items needed are easy to find, usually common household item, but nothing too fancy. It has really changed how they view "science" and it's fun to see them question what they are learning. You can never get the gears cranking at too young an age and this book opens the door to a interesting introduction into the world of science.

Janice VanCleave's Chemistry For Every Kid is a must have book for upper elementary/middle school science teachers. I have used the activities in this book numerous times and couldn't recommend this book highly enough. The experiments are easy to set up and the kids LOVE them. Janice has tackled tough Chemistry concepts and come up with simple experiments that the kids ACTUALLY understand. The way I use the activities in this book, along with the others in the series, is set them up as stations and have the kids rotate through them. You will not be disappointed with this purchase and your kids will love you for it.

I even use this book as birthday party entertainment. The experiments are simplistic and easy for young children to grasp the idea yet have enough information to get the parents thought process going.

It is clear, simple, and EASY to pull off the shelf and use. No handwriting required and no over-the-head scientific explanations.

I use this with ages 4-10 and they ALL enjoy the experiments. I recommend previewing the list of materials for the week to be sure you have the needed items.

Substitutions can effect the experiment. A great introduction to chemistry that takes very little time to prep and do.

A favorite with us.