The Surfing Scientist

40 Cool Science Tricks

By: Ruben Meerman

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Paperback | 1 August 2007

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96 Pages

Age
13 - 18

Grade
07 - 12

Dimensions(cm)
19.8 x 12.7 x 0.5

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Do you want to find out how to make ordinary stuff do extraordinary things? Let The Surfing Scientist show you how with 40 cool, tried and tested science tricks that really work.

Mesmerise yourself with unexplained psychedelic patterns in a plate of milk.
Use freaky friction to lift a jar of rice with a pencil.
Balance a soft drink can at a bizarre angle and watch it do the cancan.
Launch plastic cups to dizzying heights with a single puff of air.

With step-by-step instructions, complete with photos, snappy explanations and fascinating facts you'll never be bored again. No special equipment or strange materials required - all you need for these groovy tricks can be found in your kitchen.

About the Author

Ruben Meerman is a surfer with a physics degree and a Grad Dip in Science Communication. He has taught primary science education at Griffith University, worked in the laser industry and performs hundreds of science shows schools throughout Australia every year. He appears on Triple J, ABC Online, the ABC TV show The ExperiMentals and at a school near you!

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Children's/Children's Non-fiction/Science

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