Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments

Whether they want to know why leaves change colours or why they get dizzy when they spin around, kids' curiosity know no limits-and the same goes for dad. With 'Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments', fathers, sons, and daughters take that curiosity to the next level with projects so engrossing that no one will whine about turning off the TV. Inside, families will find step-by-step instructions and photographs for all kinds of experiments like exploding candy and floating ice. Guaranteed to spark their creative spirit, this book teaches dads and kids the science behind: Biology with Hole-y Wall Animals and Light Fright experiments Chemistry with Floating Grapes and Soap Cloud science Physics with Straw Rockets and Balloon Toss fun Nature with Acid Rain and Land Warmer trials The Body with Marshmallow Pulse Keepers and Blind Balance tests Each of these experiments can be tossed together with items around the house or with inexpensive supplies from the grocery store. 'Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments' will bring out the mad scientist in dad and kids alike-in no time. AUTHOR: San Francisco, CA | MikeAdamick .com Mike Adamick is the author of 'Dad's Book of Awesome Projects' and a stay-at-home dad who writes for the San Francisco Chronicle's parenting blog, The Poop, KQED Radio, and the Daddy Issues column on Jezebel .com. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, McSweeney's, Details magazine, MSNBC, NPR's "Morning Edition", the Los Angeles Times, and The New York Observer, among other media outlets. SELLING POINTS: From the author of 'Dad's Book of Awesome Projects' comes a collection of thirty entertaining yet educational science experiments dads can do with their kids-complete with a Why It Works section so dad won't be stumped by the "But Dad, why . . ." questions The success of books like 'Star Wars ABC' and 'Star Wars 123' books and 'Python for Kids' shows that nerdy parents are eager to share their interests with their children Popular daddy blogger Mike Adamick's 'Dad's Book of Awesome Projects' has been featured in Parade Magazine and Martha Stewart Living Online, and reached the #1 spot for Amazon's Craft for Children category Colour illustrations