Book Of Ingeniously Daring Chemistry

Written With Sean Connolly’S Signature Messy, Adventurous Spirit, The Book Guides You Through Each Element With Clear, Step-By-Step Instructions That Use Common Household Items. Each Chapter Blends History, Properties, And Real-World Connections, So The Science Feels Alive Rather Than Abstract. The Experience Is Interactive And Approachable, Inviting You To Observe, Measure, And Predict As You Go, With Safety Front And Center.

Readers Will Encounter Hands-On Moments Like Shaping A Simple Fossil With Silicon Or Watching Oxygen Leap Into Action When An Apple Is Cut, Plus Larger Projects Such As The Zinc-Powered Potato Clock. Along The Way, You’Ll Learn Key Concepts About Atoms, Reactions, And The Periodic Table, While Also Discovering The So-Called Dirty Dozen Elements And Why Some Substances Require Extra Care. The Pacing Is Lively, With Plenty Of Curiosity-Driven Discoveries That Keep The Pages Turning.

• Over 20 Hands-On Experiments Designed For Curious Minds Aged 9 And Up
• Chapter-By-Chapter Focus On A Single Element, With History, Properties, And Real-World Context
• Easy, Safe, Step-By-Step Instructions Using Common Household Items
• Engaging Science Storytelling That Invites Observation, Prediction, And Reflection
• Safety Notes And Insights About Potential Dangers, Plus A Look At The "Dirty Dozen"
• Fun, Memorable Experiments Such As Silicon-Based Fossils And A Zinc Potato Clock
• Durable Hardback Format Designed For Repeated, Messy-Friendly Use

After Finishing Book Of Ingeniously Daring Chemistry, Readers Will Carry A New Sense Of Curiosity And Confidence. They’Ll See How Everyday Items Reveal Big Ideas, Think More Like A Scientist, And Feel Inspired To Keep Experimenting Safely. The Lasting Value Lies In Turning Interest Into Understanding And Empowering Young Minds To Ask Questions, Test Ideas, And Explore The World With Wonder.