Spectacular Science

Introduction

Want to know how to create fireworks from a potato chip bag? Turn rice into quicksand? Generate a cloud in a lemonade bottle? How about build a toaster-powered hot air balloon, or work out the speed of light using margarine and a microwave? In this book you’ll find these and over 40 more incredible experiments to try at home.

Easy and fun to do, whether you’re 8 or 80, they will amuse, astound, and educate in equal measure; see the amazing results first, then find out why the experiment works. So whether it’s racing jam jars, making Pyrex invisible, or instantly freezing a fizzy drink before your eyes — with the help of the Naked Scientists you’ll never have a dull rainy day again!