By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: November 12, 2010
This is a book list for sports enthusiasts, young Einsteins-in-the-making, myth busters, restless minds and grown men! From Potato Chip Science to The World’s Most Amazing Facts and Records, there is seriously something for everyone. And, while I would recommend most of these books to the most reluctant of readers—particularly boys—I would suggest that you don’t rule these suggestions out for girls. Young girls in particular have very curious minds and very much enjoy a good hands-on experiment—there’s also a beautiful and energetic baseball book which tells the inspiring story of Effa Manley.
The Science Books
Potato Chip Science: 29 Incredible Experiments
by Allen Kurzweil (Author), Max Kurzweil (Collaborator)
Reading level: Ages 8-12
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (September 1, 2010)
Source: Author
The packaging of this kit (a “book & stuff”) alone has a ton of kid-appeal—it looks and feels like a bag of potato chips—but it’s not the cover from which we judge, it’s what is on the inside. Judge for yourself …
Add this book (and stuff) to your collection: Potato Chip Science: 29 Incredible Experiments
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The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science: 64 Daring Experiments for Young Scientists
by Sean Connolly
Reading level: Ages 9 and up
Hardcover: 205 pages
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (September 24, 2008)
Source: Personal collection
This is one that dad’s cannot resist working on with their kids.
Add this book to your collection: The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science: 64 Daring Experiments for Young Scientists
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Don’t Touch That Toad and Other Strange Things Adults Tell You
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