Everyday Science: 66 Experiments That Explain the Small and Big Things All Around Us

This brightly illustrated collection of 66 experiments suggests that opportunities to explore science are all around. Activities revolving around topics in geology, physics, chemistry, and biology include isolating DNA from a sample (who needs a centrifuge when you have a blender?); replicating a tectonic plate collision using a transparent container, sand, flour, and a wooden board; and building a speedboat propelled by baking soda and vinegar. Lively cartoons, photographs of kids, and clear step-by-step directions make each project easy to follow, and sidebars dive into the hard science behind the complex subjects explored. Ages 8–12. (Oct.)