A fantastic resource to get kids excited about science. Included are ten experiments using easily obtainable materials around the house. Titles like BUILD THE BEST BIG-BUBBLE WAND and MAKE YOUR OWN MAGIC DOUGH will motivate young scientists to learn how to carry out experiments.

Each of the ten focus on chemistry and are detailed in an easy to understand way. The title and image are colorfully displayed along with Project Time, Key Concepts and Background. Next come Materials users will need to gather, followed by Preparation, and Procedure.

Once the task is completed there are suggestions for Extra experiments along with a discussion of Observations and Results. Parents will appreciate the handy paragraph titled “Cleanup”.

I tried several of the experiments and found them to be not only fun, but they also provide a great framework for discussions about scientific principles.

In the back pages readers will find an excellent background on the Scientific Procedure, a Glossary, and Additional Resources. SCIENCE SURPRISES is the 7th title in this series and well worth your time. View all the the science based titles from Rosen Publishing and start your youngster out on a path to science understanding.

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