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Why Is Milk White?
Why Is Milk White?

Why Is Milk White?

& 200 Other Curious Chemistry Questions

JUVENILE NONFICTION

288 Pages, 6 x 9

Formats: Trade Paper, PDF, Mobipocket, EPUB

Trade Paper, $14.95 (CA $16.95) (US $14.95)

Publication Date: January 2013

ISBN 9781613744529

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Jan 2013)

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Overview

Covering a wide variety of everyday chemistry concepts from the very simple to the more complex, this question-and-answer primer provides straightforward, easy-to-understand explanations for inquisitive young scientists’ questions. A dozen unique experiments to try at home—from lifting latent fingerprints from a “crime scene” using super glue (for smooth surfaces) or iodine (for paper) to hollowing out the zinc interior of a penny using muriatic acid—are interspersed with the answers to such questions as What makes soda so fizzy? and Why do you get cavities when you eat too much sugar? From separating food coloring into its component dyes to using easy-to-find chemicals to create “slime,” Silly Putty, or bouncing balls, this handy guide is the ideal resource for the budding chemist.

Reviews

"Many of Coelho’s questions are things that other adolescents (and adults) may have wondered, and here they are answered by a knowledgeable scientist who gives readers all the tools they may need to understand the complex chemistry of the everyday world."  —Booklist


"Just the book to inspire the budding chemist, or simply entertain, while teaching, the rest of us."—The Pioneer Woman


“Whether a science project deadline looms or the readers at your house enjoy books they can pick up and flip through rather than ones that must be read front-to-back, [the book] will intrigue and inspire.”—Florida Times-Union


“This is an excellent book that teachers and parents who are home schooling their children will want to check into. It is an entertaining way to generate interest in chemistry and embark upon a detailed study of the subject.”—Book Loons


"...students will be eager to learn the answers to their questions. This is perfect for browsing."—Library Media Connection

Author Biography

Alexa Coelho is a curious teenager who asks a lot of chemistry questions. Simon Quellen Field is the author of Culinary Reactions, Gonzo Gizmos, and Why There’s Antifreeze in Your Toothpaste and the creator of the popular website www.scitoys.com. They both live in Los Gatos, California.