Flash Bang Pop Fizz Exciting Science for Curious Minds Author:Janet Parks Chahrour This book overflows with ideas and instructions for science activities kids can perform at school or at home, as they make metal cans, balloons, plastic bags, and even Alka Seltzer tablets go flash! bang! pop! and fizz! Kids experimenting at home or at school have fun learning fundamentals of physical science. They'll learn all about the pro... more »perties of air, other gases, and air pressure . . . densities of solids, liquids, and gases . . . fluid dynamics . . . gravity and motion . . . and physical structures, with engineering challenges. Kids also learn how to create their own portable alarm and a bubble extravaganza. They apply scientific principles as they make good things to eat, including ice cream and meringue dessert cups. The book contains 25 fun activities and experiments, all of which can be performed within the range of 30 to 60 minutes. Clear diagrams illustrate each step. Recommended for students in grades 5 through 9, with adult supervision.« less