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I received three books to review from Workman Publishing, there were so many to choose from but I choose some for my boys. I received these over the holidays so they had plenty of time to try a lot of the science experiments out.
STAR WARS: A SCANIMATION BOOK
Imagine: the first Star Wars book that actually moves, bringing to life the most memorable scenes from the epic: Obi-Wan battles Darth Maul, The Millennium Falcon zooms away from an exploding Death Star, Luke rides a galloping Tauntaun, Yoda twirls his green lightsaber, Boba Fett blasts up, up and away!
I got this Star Wars Book for my three-year-old. He has a book similar to this but it about sports. He loves dueling it out with the lightsabers with his brothers so I knew he would like this book. The pictures are very cool! With every little move of the page, the images seem to come alive. Available on Amazon.
Potato Chip Science is the book and kit that’s an irresistible introduction to science for 8- to 12-year-olds. Here are 29 incredible experiments—plus one edible project—that use potato chips, potatoes, potato chip bags, tubes, and lids. Included in the bag are a 96-page two-color book and a dozen items that kids can use for “snacktivities”.
My eleven-year-old loves science! It has so many science kits, test tubes, and things “growing”, we had to set up a Science Area in the basement just for him. My only concern was when he came running upstairs with a bubbling substance overflowing from the test tube! Luckily all his chemicals are safe…I hope. Potato Chip Science actually comes in a giant potato chip bag, how clever. The best part is that almost all the parts you need for the experiments are included in the bag, except for the smaller everyday household items. One of the experiments he liked was the Potato Battery. Not only are there step by step instructions, but pictures of the experiment and what items are needed. Available on Amazon.
THE BOOK OF TOTALLY IRRESPONSIBLE SCIENCE
Introducing 64 valuable science experiments that snap, crackle, pop, ooze, crash, boom, and stink! From Marshmallows on Steroids to Home-Made Lightning, the Sandwich Bag Bomb to Giant Air Cannon, The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science awakens kids’ curiosity while demonstrating scientific principles like osmosis, air pressure, and Newton’s Third Law of Motion.
I guess the best part is that every experiment my son does, demonstrates real science. I just have to keep telling myself that! Each experiment has a Take Care Bubble to let you know what exactly to watch out for in the experiment. It also has a Scientific Excuse Bubble to let you know the reason behind the experiment. A few experiments he tried included Frankenstein’s Hand where you mixed vinegar and baking soda to watch the rubber glove wave from the top of a glass. And the bacon Smokescreen, we were making bacon anyway, you need the grease, a string to act as a wick and aluminum foil. At least, he thought it was cool! Available on Amazon.
Cake Doctor sounds interesting.
The Making Felted Friends Book looks like it would be Fun!
WoodsWalk and Oh, Yuck! would be appreciated around here.
I need the Be Thrifty book.
The Little Book of Big Brain Games!!
the papertoy monster would be a big hit, we love paper fun.
I’ve been wanting The Indestructibles books for my 17 month old – she tears everything she gets her hands on!
I would also love to have 10 Herbs for Happy Healthy Dogs and 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter.
lewalk(at)hotmail(dot)com
They have so many cookbooks that I would love to try. Thanks!
A litle book of big brain games
I liked the perfect piggies book.
I like Creep Crawl indestructible book.
jandrmom2009 at gmail dot com
i like jacket image for 100 Flowers and How They Got Their Names
I’d like
Big Box of Boynton
By Sandra Boynton
I also like the Indestructibles: Frere Jacques book
I like Indestructibles: Hickory Dickory Dock
I’d love to get the Have-More Plan garden book. Thanks
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i woukld like amazing cows
Perfect giveaway for a new science teacher!!
Also I see the book National Book Award-winner :
“Doctors” by Sherwin B. Nuland…
a history of medicine written by a surgeon, sounds excellent and inspiring!
I like the 3650 jokes book.
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My books of choice are “Dance First. Think Later” and “The Earthbound Cook”!
My son would also love the book Papertoy Monsters! Thanks!
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I’d also want “Real Happiness”.
I would like Amazing Cows
I like the paper toy monsters too!
papertoy monsters sounds good
I like the Generation T book
Thanks!!
I like 365 Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials !
I would love to have the Around the Corner Crochet Borders By Edie Eckman book.
1,000 places to See Before You Die is another book of interest. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway
“knit your own dog” looks interesting
The Little Book of Big Brain Games looks up my kids alley
I would love to have all the Sandra Boyton books. They are so fun!
The indestructibles books look really cute.
I would like the Little Book of Big Brain games.
I liked Amazing Cows. Humor appeals a lot to my grandkids.
I liked The Little Book of Big Brain Games.
Dance First, Think Later. Thanks!
My daughter would like “dance first, think later”
The Little Book of Big Brain Games
I’d love to win these. I do science experiments with my son every week.
I also like Number Jugglers
My family would have lots of fun with the Backyard Explorer Kit and The Bones Book & Skeleton.
I had not heard of “Curly Girl: The Handbook” until viewing the Workman Publishing website –I need that book!
losweep @ gmail dot com
I like the 1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die book, and the Little Book of Big Brain Games.
misteedawnw at aol dot com
10 Minute puppets look interesting!
The Little Book of Big Brain Games!!
1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die
I would love the book 1,000 Garden Ideas By Stafford Cliff
I like the cake doctor
carole
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The Little Book of Big Brain Games.
I have been wanting the book AMAZING COWS. I could really use both Potato Chip Science and Totally Irresponsible Science books in the classroom.