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The Physics of Popcorn

Discover and Learn with 22 Experiments
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The Physics of Popcorn by Aidan Randle-Conde takes young readers on an exciting journey through the world of science by explaining the captivating process of how popcorn pops. Combining engaging storytelling with fun illustrations, the book introduces children to fundamental physics concepts in an accessible and entertaining way.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful book if you're curious about how everyday things work and love exploring scientific concepts in a fun and accessible way. It's perfect for young readers who enjoy learning through engaging storytelling and illustrations while sparking a sense of wonder about the world around them.

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The Physics of Popcorn

Age range 9 to 14 Get ready to play (and learn!) with your food!

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Age range 10 to 16

Get ready to play (and learn!) with your food!

Discover how electricity is made, learn about the inner workings of atoms and conduct experiments with making waves, and more. Become a Kitchen Scientist by grasping gases using a home-made hot air balloon, learning about light to recreate a rainbow and mastering momentum with model cars!

The Physics of Popcorn uses applied science for a fun and interactive approach to learning for the whole family.

Series: The Curious World of Kitchen Science

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The Physics of Popcorn by Aidan Randle-Conde offers an engaging exploration of physics concepts tailored for children, using bright diagrams and accessible explanations. It's praised for making complex topics like waves and light understandable and for its user-friendly organisation that aids in easy information retrieval.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486313587

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Dr Aidan Randle-Conde has a PhD in particle physics from Brunel University, England, and was based at the SLAC laboratory in California. He held a postdoctoral position with SMU, Texas, and worked at CERN, Switzerland, where he helped to discover the Higgs boson. He then completed another postdoctoral position at ULB in Brussels and started a project called the Ministry of Sense, which performs in schools and public spaces to recreate the Higgs discovery.

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