Science Magic Tricks for Kids
50 Amazing Experiments That Explode, Change Color, Glow, and More!
Zeitgeist · Print & ebook · October 31, 2023
Is it magic?
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- Who it’s for
- Science experiments become magic tricks, with explanations that reveal the principles behind each effect.
- Themes
- Hands-on science learning, Science presented as magic, Building scientific confidence
- Genres
- Science Projects & Experiments, Magic Tricks, Physics
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Is it magic? Or is it science? Amaze family and friends with these 50 science experiments designed to work as magic tricks! Make a flame jump from candle to candle, create a cloud in a bottle, and keep water from pouring out of an upside-down container in this exciting science book for kids! Young magicians will thrill to these age-appropriate tricks—and gain confidence in their scientific knowledge and abilities at the same time.
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Science Magic Tricks for Kids features: - 50 magic tricks based on science for kids ages 8−12 using common household materials - A new way of learning science, with clear explanations of the scientific principles behind the magic - Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and a helpful photo for every trick - Detailed directions for putting on a spectacular magic show - “Ask the Audience” questions that help kids involve their audience (and learn the science before the performance) - “Run with It!” sections that suggest ways to try each trick with different materials and instructions: How will the results of the trick change? Written by the owner and founder of STEAMboat Studio, a children’s education center dedicated to bringing fun, hands-on, STEAM-focused learning experiences to students of all ages, Science Magic Tricks for Kids is the perfect science book for budding scientists and magicians.
Science Behind the Tricks
Science experiments become magic tricks, with explanations that reveal the principles behind each effect.
Come here for
- Household-material experiments that make flames jump and clouds form in bottles
- Clear explanations of the science behind each trick
Expect
- Step-by-step instructions and a photo for every trick
- Audience questions, material variations, and directions for a magic show
Where it sits
| Magic Tricks | 96% |
|---|---|
| Science Projects & Experiments | 66% |
| Physics | 31% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Magic Tricks
- Science Projects & Experiments
- Scientific Discoveries
- Authors
- Kathy Gendreau
- Publisher
- Zeitgeist
- Published
- October 31, 2023
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Hands-on science learning · Science presented as magic · Building scientific confidence
- Reading lane
- Magic Tricks