Young Scientist's Guide to Faulty Freaks of Nature

Author:   James Doyle ,  Andrew Brozyna
Publisher:   Gibbs M. Smith Inc
ISBN:  

9781423624554


Pages:   142
Publication Date:   15 March 2013
Format:   Hardback
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Young Scientist's Guide to Faulty Freaks of Nature


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Offers bizarre science facts and experiments, including a list of strange phobias, an explanation of why smog is dangerous, and a list of the most strangely named chemicals.

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Author:   James Doyle ,  Andrew Brozyna
Publisher:   Gibbs M. Smith Inc
Imprint:   Gibbs M. Smith Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 20.30cm
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9781423624554


ISBN 10:   1423624556
Pages:   142
Publication Date:   15 March 2013
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children's (6-12)
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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A Young Scientist's Guide to Faulty Freaks of Nature ($14.99, Gibbs Smith Publishing, Ages 9 and up)) is not like most science books you've seen for kids. This particular book teaches children that scientists do make mistakes, that we can all learn from them, and that in fact some are actually very interesting indeed! The book starts with a little bit of cheeky humor, which just made me want to dive in and read more. There are four chapters including Fascinating and Fearful Discoveries, Catastrophic Chemicals, Agricultural Fiascoes and Man Versus Nature. Each of these chapters has pages with different topics, many with titles so catchy that you cannot wait to read them. Try these on for size: Neanderthal, Not a Dumb Brute After All, The Worst Scientist in the Word Ever, A Poop and a Pee Makes Nice Coffee and Attack of the Blob - Seriously Slimy Sea Snot. Okay, I know you're dying to know about the Poop and a Pee topic, so I'll give you a hint: It's all about animal poop and their uses, and yes, it's a bit gross and a lot funny. There's even a poop bomb in that explanation. Throughout the book are directions to 20 fun science projects kids can do at home like Make Your Own Sea Snot and Make Disappearing Messages. These activities are each followed by Science Factoids that essentially explain why the experiments works. There are also some simple, fun illustrations by Andrew Brozyna and so much fascinating scientific information. What I love most about this book is the writing style of author James Doyle. He has a clever way of writing with great humor while also truly educating readers about scientific facts they will not likely learn in school. It's wonderful that he touches upon the mistakes of past scientists, because mistakes are all a part of the learning process. It teaches young readers that it's better to try and make an error than it is to do nothing. (Even Einstein made an error in one of his theories.) Another excellent aspect of this book


<p>A Young Scientist's Guide to Faulty Freaks of Nature ($14.99, Gibbs Smith Publishing, Ages 9 and up)) is not like most science books you've seen for kids. This particular book teaches children that scientists do make mistakes, that we can all learn from them, and that in fact some are actually very interesting indeed! <p>The book starts with a little bit of cheeky humor, which just made me want to dive in and read more. There are four chapters including Fascinating and Fearful Discoveries, Catastrophic Chemicals, Agricultural Fiascoes and Man Versus Nature. Each of these chapters has pages with different topics, many with titles so catchy that you cannot wait to read them. Try these on for size: Neanderthal, Not a Dumb Brute After All, The Worst Scientist in the Word Ever, A Poop and a Pee Makes Nice Coffee and Attack of the Blob - Seriously Slimy Sea Snot. <p>Okay, I know you're dying to know about the Poop and a Pee topic, so I'll give you a hint: It's all about animal poop and their uses, and yes, it's a bit gross and a lot funny. There's even a poop bomb in that explanation. <p>Throughout the book are directions to 20 fun science projects kids can do at home like Make Your Own Sea Snot and Make Disappearing Messages. These activities are each followed by Science Factoids that essentially explain why the experiments works. There are also some simple, fun illustrations by Andrew Brozyna and so much fascinating scientific information. <p>What I love most about this book is the writing style of author James Doyle. He has a clever way of writing with great humor while also truly educating readers about scientific facts they will not likely learn in school. It's wonderful that he touches upon the mistakes of past scientists, because mistakes are all a part of the learning process. It teaches young readers that it's better to try and make an error than it is to do nothing. (Even Einstein made an error in one of his theories.) Another excellent aspect of this book


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"James Doyle lives and works in Belfast, Ireland (most times!). You won't find him on any social network sites and you won't be able to track him. He is an expert in remaining ""invisible"" to the general public and the last eyewitness account of his whereabouts placed him at a remote outpost in the Himalayan mountains where he was setting out in search of the legendary Abominable Snowman. Andrew Brozyna is a book designer and illustrator living in Boulder County, Colorado. He nearly fell off a cliff while hiking, and he crashed the only two times he went mountain biking."

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