These 881/2 DIY science experiments are guaranteed to blow your socks off! Create a lava lamp. Take fingerprints. And turn the world upside down . . . without standing on your head! Explore the science behind air, water, mixtures, materials, energy, forces, magnets, the human body, and nature. Each project uses only easy-to-find ingredients and encourages kids to think scientifically and learn about exciting new topics from the home or classroom.

Author Biography

Nick Arnold is a British writer of science books for children, best known for his hugely successful, award-winning series Horrible Science (Scholastic), one of which received the Aventis prize. He is a keen supporter of libraries and founded the Appledore Book Festival after leading a campaign to save six libraries from closure.