

File Size: 1605 KB
Print Length: 160 pages
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Press (September 1, 2010)
Publication Date: September 1, 2010
Sold by: Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B0046H9CP2
Text-to-Speech: Enabled
X-Ray: Not Enabled
Word Wise: Enabled
Lending: Not Enabled
Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
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Dear parents and teachers: Steve Spangler's new book "Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes" is the best book of science experiments and information I've ever seen, and as an educator with over twenty years' experience, I've seen my share. I believe that the fact that Mr. Spangler was himself a classroom teacher for several years gives him an insight that is missing in other books of this type; he KNOWS how it is, with kids and classrooms and limited time and resources.Shawn Campbell's pictures make this book even more spectacularly awesome. Just to look at the colorful examples and illustrations will make anyone of any age want to try these experiments himself/herself.Steve Spangler makes sure we will learn the actual science behind each of his experiments, too. This book isn't just about having fun, blowing things up, and making messes, although those things certainly add to the awesomeness. Yes, you and your kids will have fun, blow things up, and make messes, but you will also understand why. Mr. Spangler is a master teacher who knows how to communicate his love of science and kids, and his audiences and readers sense it and respond accordingly, with that same enthusiasm."Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes" is the kind of book that belongs on every classroom's library shelf and every kid's bedroom bookcase. However, I seriously doubt that the book will stay on the shelf for long; once word gets out, every kid in the building will want to get his/her hands on it and start experimenting. It might even be a good idea to get a second copy to keep in the kitchen; many of the experiments use simple household ingredients that are found in any pantry.My liking for and enthusiasm about this book are intense. It's absolutely fantastic!
What is most striking about this amazing book is the number and quality of photographs that are included. Sometimes the most difficult thing about performing an experiment or demonstration is not knowing what it looks like as you do it. This book solves that problem!I wholeheartedly recommend this book for all parents who are looking for a way to engage their children in something other than digital appliances! I unreservedly recommend this book for teachers who want their students to ask them to "do that again!" in class! Above all, I recommend this book for anyone who just wants to have some fun!
As a homeschooling family, we have bought many science experiment books that end up sitting on the shelf. We have borrowed many other experiment books from the library often times sending them back rather than renewing them. So many boring books! So many books with unclear explanations to help the children understand exactly what is happening. Not Steve Spangler! He is so enthusiastic and knows what kids need to hear! This book in particular is loaded with full color photographs and simple, yet fully explanatory directions. He follows each experiment up with a "Take It Further" section giving the children another way to explore with each experiment. My kids are always eager to continue exploring and this section is a wonderful plus. I love the vocabulary level he writes with as it keeps the kids interested and hanging on every word.The best part of this fantastic book is the experiments! We have NEVER had to run out to a hardware store or pull dusty boxes out of the garage to try and find odd items to use. Steve uses everyday household items to accomplish exciting results! For a busy homeschool mom, this is a tremendous help!Thank you Steve Spangler for getting it right!
I had never heard of Steve Spangler before, but his pure love of science experimentation is contagious! recommends this book for grades 4-9, but I've done 5 of the experiments with my 7-yr old first grader so far and they have been a hit! The instructions are easy to understand, and the beautiful pictures make it easy to know how to complete the experiments. The science behind the experiments is also well-explained and engaging. While some of it is a little complex for a younger kid, I can see us repeating these experiments and going deeper into the science behind them as the children grow.I highly recommend this resource, for homeschoolers especially. You can do almost everything on a shoe string budget and the preparation is not overly complex. This is an excellent book of experiments, and it might just get parents excited about science again, too!
I've been a fan of Steve Spangler's work for some time. An amazing educator and phenomenal television talent, this Emmy Award-winning, content-rich showman has successfully made the jump from local news to the national scene with numerous appearances on the Ellen DeGeneres show among others. In his new book, Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes, Steve takes on the herculean task of taking the best of his live experiments and demonstrations, and transferring them to the printed page. He has succeeded in a most dramatic and unexpected way. In crafting this terrific book, Steve Spangler as avoided the low-hanging-fruit of simply transcribing his very effective live TV presentations, and has instead, taken a step back and works to truly explain, not only the step-by-step process of creating the experiments yourself, but the lesson behind the magic. The pictures are stunning, and the process in each experiment is just as engaging as is the payoff. This book not only educates and entertains the reader, but has raised the bar for all future science books - both in and out of the classroom. Bravo!
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