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Do you kids love Harry Potter? Love doing science experiments? Then THIS is the book your kids will be snickering with glee over ALL Summer! As you can see, the illustrations from Katie are perfect- the book looks like it could be from the Hogwarts library! Add in some fun puns (the narrator's name is Benton D. Struction-say it fast 3 times, you'll get it), jokes kids will be rolling on floor over, and the science experiments are so easy, that older kids can do them by themselves, with mostly household products you already have!
But the included 21 experiments are cooler, because the ingredients have special names like Dragon Blood (red food coloring), Tubeworm Pus (Dawn dishwashing liquid) or Powdered Unicorn Horn (baking soda). Each experiment tells your kids what they will see, what the supposed potion is for, the ingredients and supplies needed,what adults need to do, about the ingredients, instructions and more fun experiments you can do with the ingredients.
The experiments may be ones your kids have done before, but by changing them just a bit (like doing the typical lava experiment in a Ziploc or fireproofing socks!). My only complaint, as a homeschool parent is that the science behind each experiment is not really explained, but as they are common enough, you can find the answers quite easily, and do your own explaining. You can make your own ingredient 'bottles', with re-cycled bottles and the free downloadable potion labels (link in the book), for even more fun! This would be a fun book for a Summer themed party, for sleep overs, or just for Summer fun! We highly recommend it for the 'I'm boreds!' !!!
And speaking of chemistry...
Yup, Summer is ALMOST here, and for those who not only want to keep the
kids entertained, aka out of trouble, but also LEARNING, I have a FUN book for you,
and the kids!
Synopsis:
Ever wondered what happens when you mix dragon saliva with a powdered unicorn horn? Find out when you create your very own wizarding potions! Mixing science with fantasy, this book is full of fun concoctions your kids will want to make again and again. Each elixir uses common household ingredients to create cool chemical reactions for magical results!
Review:
Do you kids love Harry Potter? Love doing science experiments? Then THIS is the book your kids will be snickering with glee over ALL Summer! As you can see, the illustrations from Katie are perfect- the book looks like it could be from the Hogwarts library! Add in some fun puns (the narrator's name is Benton D. Struction-say it fast 3 times, you'll get it), jokes kids will be rolling on floor over, and the science experiments are so easy, that older kids can do them by themselves, with mostly household products you already have!
The experiments may be ones your kids have done before, but by changing them just a bit (like doing the typical lava experiment in a Ziploc or fireproofing socks!). My only complaint, as a homeschool parent is that the science behind each experiment is not really explained, but as they are common enough, you can find the answers quite easily, and do your own explaining. You can make your own ingredient 'bottles', with re-cycled bottles and the free downloadable potion labels (link in the book), for even more fun! This would be a fun book for a Summer themed party, for sleep overs, or just for Summer fun! We highly recommend it for the 'I'm boreds!' !!!
About the Author/ IIlustrator:
Jennifer K. Clark is a full-time author, a hobby artist, and a Halloween enthusiast. She lives in central Utah where she spends her time writing books and having conversations with the characters in her head. (Yes, she’s one of those people.) She is a multi-genre author and has written Renaissance romance, contemporary suspense, YA, and children's activity books. In her spare time, she loves to be creative and has done everything from building a secret passage in her home to making handmade books. She makes every day an adventure. Check out Jennifer's website: http://jenniferkclark.com/
Katie Payne: I've been drawing since the day I could hold a pencil, and started teaching myself to draw digitally in 2003. Upon finishing high school in 2008, I studied at the Corcoran Gallery of Art and Design in Washington DC for two years before finally transferring to Brigham Young University and obtaining my BFA in illustration. After living in New York City for four years, I now reside in Bountiful, Utah with my husband Andrew Payne. My work has been included in Spectrum 24 and also gallery shows. I have illustrated children's books and board games and am excited about my future in both of these areas.See my portfolio at www.katiepayne.com!
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