Simple Science Experiments Author:Hans Jurgen Press The perfect book for the young person who wants to know how things work, and why they work: more than 200 simple experiments that are not only entertaining but educational. Each project is illustrated and includes clear instructions and explanations of cause and effect. Each is safe and easy to do. The only equipment and materials necessary are ... more »simple tools and ordinary household articles. Children of all ages -- and their parents too -- will find that this book both stimulates and satisfies their curiosity. Topics covered include astronomy, plants, chemistry, electricity, static electricity, magnetism, air, heat, evaporation and vaporization, cold and ice, liquids, buoyancy, gravity, interplay of forces, inertia, sound, light and illusions.« less