scientific recreations

Describes 101 science experiments or activities that can be done with household items and easily found ingredients.

Stories, poems, activities, and games introduce readers to the rich array of math to be found in our own backyards.

Presents 101 experiments and activities involving such scientific principles as aerodynamics, light and color perception, and optical illusion.

Experiments to do at home or school with home equipment, showing basic principles of how boats float and move and how planes fly.

Provides instructions for a variety of scientific tricks or challenges, such as slicing an apple in midair with a hammer or tying a knot in a chicken bone.

Experiments using common household items illustrate the principles of sound, electricity and magnets, weather, and simple chemistry.