The Electric Pickle

The Electric Pickle
The Electric Pickle

The Electric Pickle

50 Experiments from the Periodic Table, from Aluminum to Zinc
By Joey Green

SCIENCE

272 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5

Formats: Trade Paper, PDF, Mobipocket, EPUB

Trade Paper, $19.99 (US $19.99) (CA $26.99)

ISBN 9781613739594

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Oct 2017)

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Overview

Unleash your inner mad scientist with 50 electrifying experiments from the periodic table!

The Electric Pickle provides detailed instructions on how to perform 50 science experiments to explore the properties of the elements. Learn to conjure a genie from a bottle (Mn, Manganese), shoot flames from a cornstarch-powered torch (O, Oxygen), and cook up ghastly green eggs (S, Sulfur). This indispensable handbook is sprinkled with mind-bending scientific facts and entertaining sidebars about historic experiments and less common, often dangerous, elements.

Perfect for general trade readers seeking hands-on science fun, this book transforms complex concepts into engaging activities. Discover the wonders of chemistry and physics through safe, accessible experiments that bring the periodic table to life. Get ready to spark your curiosity and ignite a passion for science!

Reviews

The Electric Pickle is entirely original and quite honestly, fun.”—Devoted Mommy of 3 blog


“Periodic table + puns galore = dozens of ways to wile away holiday break with hands-on fun. Definitely try this at home.”—Discover magazine


“AMAZING" and, "I HIGHLY recommend this for anyone who needs to teach periodic table chemistry.”—NSTA.org


“an incredibly fun and educational resource.”—A Homeschool Mom blog

Author Biography

Joey Green is the author of more than 50 books, including Vacation on Location: Midwest, and the Last-Minute Secrets series. He has written for Rolling Stone, National Lampoon, Time, and more. He lives in Southern California.