{"product_id":"lucky-science-accidental-discoveries-from-gravity-to-velcro-with-experiments-paperback-softback-9780471009542","title":"Lucky Science; Accidental Discoveries From Gravity to Velcro, with Experiments (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471009542","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLucky Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAccidental Discoveries From Gravity to Velcro, with Experiments\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRoyston M. Roberts (Author), Jeanie Roberts (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471009542, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 8 November 1994\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e128 pages\u003cbr\u003e24 x 19 x 0.7 cm, 0.227 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAn educational and fun book that encourages children to experiment with science by showing them that discoveries may be possible when they least expect it. Every discovery includes history, biography of the discoverer, scientific explanation and a simple, step-by-step experiment to try on their own. In addition to traditional discoveries such as gravity and photography, it features more modern ones like Velcro and Silly Putty. Covers topics in physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology and archaeology.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe Eureka Man: Archimedes Measures Volume.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e An Apple Falls: Sir Isaac Newton Discovers Gravity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Dancing Frog's Leg: The Electric Battery andElectromagnetism.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Picture This: Daguerre Invents Photography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cow Medicine: Jenner and the Discovery of Vaccination.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Case of the Melting Mailbags: Goodyear and the Vulcanization ofRubber.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Smashing Discovery: Benedictus Invents Safety Glass.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Digs, Finds, Caves, and Dives: How to Succeed in ArchaeologyWithout Really Trying.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bangs, Twinkles, and Bumps: Astronomical Discoveries.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e From the Moldy Past: Fleming Discovers Penicillin.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How Sweet It Is (and Nonfattening): Three Kinds of SubstituteSugar.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This Discovery Was a Stretch: Du Pont Chemists Make Nylon.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e From Velcro to Corn Flakes: Everyday Life Gets Better Thanks toAccidental Discoveries.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Rubber That Relaxes: Silly Putty Becomes a Popular Toy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Out of the Bomb and Into the Frying Pan: Plunkett DiscoversTeflon.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Epilogue: How Accidents Become Discoveries.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Picture books, activity books \u0026amp; early learning material [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Picture books, activity books \u0026amp; early learning material\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Picture%20books,%20activity%20books%20\u0026amp;%20early%20learning%20material%20%5BYB%5D%22\"\u003eYB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52511565021464,"sku":"9780471009542","price":13.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471009542.jpg?v=1786604405","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/lucky-science-accidental-discoveries-from-gravity-to-velcro-with-experiments-paperback-softback-9780471009542","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}