Reviews for Party science
School Library Journal
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Gr 4-6-These authors have a knack for offering concise, easy-to-understand explanations of common phenomena. Terms requiring further clarification are highlighted in pink and defined in a small pink box in the margin. Party includes discussions of soft-drink chemistry, popcorn, ice cream, gelatin, balloons, candles, the zodiac, illusions, laughter, and even vomiting. A time line follows an entertaining path from 1783 and the invention of a process for carbonation to the technological future. The second book discusses toys and games that float, spin, fly, make noise, etc. Close-up color photos and clear diagrams positioned well with the text help to enliven the design and enhance the explanations. Some of the sections have sidebars that describe experiments or activities in well-delineated steps. These books are sound, highly educational, and entertaining purchases for general science and physics collections. A good complement, Jean Potter's Science in Seconds with Toys (Wiley, 1998) has far more experiments, but its explanations of principles are much sparer. This combination can be a gateway to understanding and inspiration for future engineers and scientists.-Lynda Ritterman, Atco Elementary School, Waterford, NJ (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book
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The overbroad Kitchen Science describes basic scientific principles in food preparation and nutrition as well as in detergents and kitchen tools. Party Science looks at balloons, candles, fireworks, and--for those who party too hard--the mechanics of vomiting. The text is too brief to provide more than basic scientific information. The overcrowded pages are illustrated with color photos. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Science and Scientists titles: Kitchen Science and Party Science.] (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
