| Balloons are more than just a lot of hot air! Take off on an adventure through topics in physics, chemistry, and biology. Race balloon cars, build a balloon-powered boat, and fly a balloon helicopter. Puncture a balloon without it popping. Stick a balloon to the wall without glue. Measure your lung capacity. Learn where rubber comes from. Discover more than one way to blow up a balloon. Build a barometer, a fire extinguisher, and a water yo-yo. Investigate air pressure and the properties of fluids and gases. The full-color, 32-page book guides you through 24 action-packed experiments, giving you scientific explanations each step of the way. Winner of a 2004 Parents’ Choice Recommended Award. Ages 8 and up.
• learn about balloons and rubber
• investigate forces with balloon rockets
• observe surprising physical science phenomena
• perform electrostatic magic tricks
• take volume measurements
• discover air pressure
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Available May 2008 |
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| Ages 8 and up |
| 32-page Manual |
| 24 Experiments |
| Contents:
Experiment Manual • Syringe • Plastic Tubes • Locking Plugs • Helicopter Parts • Corks • 2 Balloon Cars • PVC Hose • Styrofoam Boat • Straws • 12 Balloons • T-Piece Tubes |
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