{"product_id":"9781579127916","title":"Theo Gray's Mad Science: Experiments You Can Do at Home - But Probably Shouldn't","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor of the best-selling book \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Elements\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e Theodore Gray demonstrates essential scientific principles through thrilling daredevil experiments. \u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat a magnificent book. It's gorgeous, playful, and draws you in.\" -Adam Savage, cohost of \u003ci\u003eMythbusters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Theodore Gray has attained a level of near superhuman geekery that the rest of us can only mutely admire.\" -Cecil Adams, \"\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eStraight Dope\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Gray's encyclopedic knowledge and contagious enthusiasm transport us to deep intellectual realms while never sacrificing a sense of wonder and, above all, fun.\" -Oliver Sacks, author of \u003ci\u003eAwakenings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMusicophilia\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMad Science\u003c\/i\u003e, Theodore Gray launches a toy rocket using the energy released from an Oreo cookie, ignites a phosphorus sun by suspending half a gram of white phosphorus in a globe filled with pure oxygen and creates a homemade hot tub by adding 500 pounds of quicklime to water. These are just a few of the 54 experiments included in this astonishing book that demonstrates essential scientific principles in ways you were likely never exposed to in school. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery experiment in \u003ci\u003eMad Science\u003c\/i\u003e is accompanied by full-color photographs that provide a front-row seat to rarely seen chemical reactions and glorious subatomic activity. To further enhance the hands-on experience, Gray includes step-by-step instructions for nearly every experiment. Following all of the safety guidelines, readers can even re-create some of the experiments in the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMad Science\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect book for anyone fascinated by all things chemical, electrical, or explosive, and who loves a vicarious thrill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Dog \u0026 Leventhal Publishers, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47040753402096,"sku":"9781579127916","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781579127916_p0.jpg?v=1763778252","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781579127916","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}