Description
Fun and educational science experiment pranks to teach kids about physics, biology, chemistry, and more-from the #1 science author for kids!
What's more fun than a practical joke? A SCIENTIFIC practical joke! Your friends and family might be annoyed at first...until they realize they're learning about science too! Written by a quantum physicist and two science teachers, Pranklab shows kids how they can use everyday household items to exploit the laws of physics, biology, and chemistry through entertaining (and perfectly safe) activities.
Each prank includes step-by-step instructions, colorful illustrations and diagrams, and additional notes and fun facts to explain the science behind the prank!
Includes awesome pranks like:Fountain Dew: Take advantage of water pressure to soak an unsuspecting sibling!Hunger Explosion: Trick a friend into creating an awesomely messy chemical reaction!Cheater's Dice: Secretly use statistics to win every time!Mind Control Elevator: Test out the mind-bending power of groupthink!and more!
About the Author
Chris Ferrie is an award-winning physicist and Senior Lecturer for Quantum Software and Information at the University of Technology Sydney. He has a Masters in applied mathematics, BMath in mathematical physics and a PhD in applied mathematics. He lives in Australia with his wife and children.
Book Information
ISBN 9781728223742
Author Byrne LaGinestra
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Sourcebooks Explore
Publisher Sourcebooks, Inc
Weight(grams) 614g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 178mm * 15mm
