{"product_id":"9780486146645","title":"Cup and Saucer Chemistry","description":"Written by an award-winning author of science books for children, this engrossing book enables youngsters (ages 7 to 13) to do 38 safe experiments at home or in the classroom with such common items as a teaspoon and saucer, paper towels, aspirin, baking powder, plastic straws, vinegar, and rubbing alcohol.\u003cbr\u003eThe language of the text is clear enough for grade-school children yet is consistently (and technically) accurate and informative. Directions for simple experiments describe how to write \"invisible messages\" with home-made phenolphthalein, how to clean pennies with salt and vinegar, how to break aspirin into its components and how to perform a variety of other experiments involving carbonates and acids, precipitates, crystals, emulsions, catalysts, hydrogen, copper plating, chemical indicators, color flame tests, and much more.\u003cbr\u003eEasy-to-follow instructions, accompanied by abundant and clearly detailed illustrations, distinguish a book which not only provides children with fun-filled scientific challenges, but also serves as a valuable aid to parents, teachers, and other adults working with youngsters interested in science.","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072847331568,"sku":"9780486146645","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780486146645_p0.jpg?v=1765233095","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780486146645","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}