About: New Scientist writer O'Hare provides instructions explains a multitude of science experiments that can easily be done at home.
Pros: Very interesting, varied topics and experiments. Written in easy-to-understand language. My favorite topics included the best ways to get ketchup out of a bottle, how to test if talking on a cell phone affects your reaction time (it does), why hot water freezes faster than cold water, why your vision is blurry underwater, how to extract iron from cereal and DNA from yourself. Apparently, Alka-Seltzer can be used for several cool experiments.
Cons: No sources cited. A further reading section would've been nice |
How to Fossilize Your Hamster: And Other Amazing Experiments for the Armchair Scientist Books In Print, Audio Books.