Potato Chip Science

By Workman Publishing Co.
Price $17.95
Age 8 & Up

Make an air rocket out of potato chip bags, fingerprint powder out of potato chips, a potato battery that powers a clock, and much, much more! That this enormously fun kit comes packaged as what appears to be a bag of potato chips gives you some idea of the sly humor and cleverness of its contents. Inside, you'll find a book of 29 potato chip experiments along with numerous items used in their execution (a spud-powered sound chip, potato propulsion pipe, 6 chip lids, wire connectors, and more). The experiments are clear, easy to follow, and the book does a fabulous job of taking you through the science behind them. Experiments variously employ bags, chips, lids, spuds, and tubes in their execution, and are grouped accordingly. A bona fide treasure trove of knowledge and fun!