The Kitchen Science Cookbook

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The Kitchen Science Cookbook by Michelle Dickinson offers a delightful exploration of science through hands-on experiments you can conduct at home using everyday kitchen items. It blends creativity with education, making scientific principles accessible and engaging for readers of all ages, whether you're experimenting for fun or as a learning exercise. The book encourages curiosity and showcases how the kitchen can transform into an exciting laboratory.
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You might enjoy this book if you love exploring science and nature through fun, hands-on experiments you can try at home. It's perfect for families or anyone interested in discovering the wonders of science in their own kitchen, turning everyday ingredients into exciting scientific experiments.

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The Kitchen Science Cookbook

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An extraordinarily fun family book that shows science experiments can be just as easy as baking.

The Kitchen Science Cookbook is a beautifully crafted recipe book with a unique twist: each recipe is a science experiment that you can do at home, using the everyday ingredients you'll find in your kitchen. No need to be a science expert β€” these easy-to-follow recipes make mind-blowing science experiments fun for everyone.

From sticky ice and raising raisins to balloon science and scrumptious slime, nanotechnologist Michelle Dickinson shows that we can all be scientists, no matter how young or old.

With recipes tested by enthusiastic families around the world, The Kitchen Science Cookbook is the perfect gift for all ages.

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The Kitchen Science Cookbook by Michelle Dickinson is praised for its engaging approach to bringing scientific learning into the home, making it accessible and fun for children. It offers a plethora of hands-on experiments using everyday kitchen items, transforming mundane materials into fascinating scientific projects. Reviewers highlight its beautiful layout and illustrations, along with its potential to entertain and educate children during time spent indoors. Dickinson successfully conveys that science is everywhere and for everyone, linking everyday activities with scientific exploration.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241395585

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Particular Books

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 293.0mm

Weight: 1067g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Dr Michelle Dickinson is a nanotechnologist on a mission to make science and engineering accessible for all. Born in the UK, she studied in the US and is now based in New Zealand. She is a founder of Nanogirl Labs, member of New Zealand Order of Merit, and winner of many prizes including the New Zealand Association of Scientists Science Communicators Award.

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