The Book of Potentially Catastrophic Science

By Workman Publishing Co.
Price $12.95
Age 9 & Up

It's time to get in touch with your inner Mad Scientist! Everything about this book of 50 experiments, from its cover design to the paper, fonts, illustrations, and, most importantly, its content, conveys a feeling of fun and excitement. And content-wise, it's much more than just a book of experiments. Each chapter begins by recounting a major historical scientific or technological breakthrough, followed by an explanation of the scientific principles involved. The reader is then guided, step-by-step, through the execution of experiments relating to that breakthrough. The chapters and experiments follow a timeline from the Stone Age to the present, providing a hands-on guided tour of the history of science. A Catastrophic Meter Chart lets you know which experiments are messy or require adult supervision. Now break out the book, roll up your sleeves, and get busy reinventing the greatest discoveries of all time!