In a July 2014 column, BookPage says "In Junk Drawer Physics, high school physics teacher Bobby Mercer gives you 50 Awesome Experiments That Don’t Cost a Thing, and they’re susre to rock your children’s world—sometimes literally, as in the case of the 'Ball Blaster' or 'Clothespin Catapult.'" Read the complete review here.
Success! Publishers Weekly says Junk Drawer Physics: 50 Awesome Experiments That Don't Cost a Thing is "more than enough to keep scientifically curious kids busy on rainy days."
School Library Journal raves: Junk Drawer Physics: 50 Awesome Experiments That Don't Cost a Thing "offers experiments that are fresh and different…This book would be a good addition to both school and public libraries because, during science fair season, even procrastinators with only the contents of their junk drawer handy need some inspiration. For those spending an afternoon with children who demand entertainment, this volume is just the ticket.”