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Physics - Junk Drawer Physics: 50 Awesome Experiments That Don't Cost a Thing (Junk Drawer Science)

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Book Synopsis: Finalist for the 2015 AAAS / Subaru SB&F Excellence in Science Book exemplify outstanding and engaging science writing and illustration for young readers. A children’s instructional book on how to use readily available materials to turn the house into a science lab. Physics teacher Bobby Mercer provides readers with more than 50 great hands-on experiments that can be performed for just pennies, or less. Turn a plastic cup into a pinhole camera using waxed paper, a rubber band, and a thumbtack. Build a swinging wave machine using a series of washers suspended on strings from a yardstick. Or construct your own planetarium from an empty potato chip canister, construction paper, scissors, and a pin. Each project has a materials list, detailed step-by-step instructions with illustrations, and a brief explanation of the scientific principle being demonstrated. Junk Drawer Physics also includes sidebars of fascinating physics facts, such as did you know the Eiffel Tower is six inches taller in summer than in winter because its steel structure expands in the heat? Educators and parents will find this title a handy resource to teach children about physics topics that include magnetism, electricity, force, motion, light, energy, sound, and more, and have fun at the same time.

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Looking for a fun and educational way to engage your child's curiosity? Look no further than Junk Drawer Physics: 50 Awesome Experiments That Don't Cost a Thing. This exciting children's instructional book, written by physics teacher Bobby Mercer, is packed with over 50 hands-on experiments that can be done using everyday materials found around the house.

With just pennies, or even less, your child can transform a simple plastic cup into a pinhole camera, capturing magical moments on waxed paper. Or they can explore the wonders of physics by constructing a swinging wave machine, using washers suspended from a yardstick. The possibilities are endless!

Each experiment in Junk Drawer Physics comes with a detailed materials list and step-by-step instructions with illustrations, making it easy for your child to learn and explore at their own pace. Plus, they'll gain a deeper understanding of the scientific principles behind each experiment, as each project is accompanied by a brief explanation.

But that's not all! Junk Drawer Physics also includes fascinating physics facts in handy sidebars. Did you know that the Eiffel Tower is six inches taller in summer than in winter because its steel structure expands in the heat? These nuggets of knowledge will captivate your child's imagination and keep them eager to learn more.

Whether you're an educator looking for classroom resources or a parent wanting to supplement your child's learning at home, Junk Drawer Physics is the perfect tool. It covers a wide range of physics topics, including magnetism, electricity, force, motion, light, energy, sound, and more. And best of all, it guarantees hours of fun and discovery!

Ready to unlock your child's potential in the world of science? Get your copy of Junk Drawer Physics: 50 Awesome Experiments That Don't Cost a Thing today and watch their eyes light up with excitement!

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