Smithsonian Institution - United States National Museum - Bulletin 240
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"The Boy's Playbook of Science" by John Henry Pepper is an engaging introduction to scientific principles aimed at young readers. With a focus on hands-on experiments and practical demonstrations, the book covers various topics in chemistry, physics, and astronomy. Readers will find clear explanations of concepts like gravity, electricity, and light, accompanied by instructions for safe experiments that bring these ideas to life. The tone is instructional yet accessible, encouraging curiosity and exploration.
This audiobook is perfect for young science enthusiasts, educators looking to inspire their students, or anyone interested in the basics of scientific experimentation. Listening allows for an immersive experience, where listeners can visualize the experiments and concepts as they are described, making it easier to grasp the ideas and foster a love for science.
About this book
Book from Project Gutenberg: The Boy's Playbook of Science Including the Various Manipulations and Arrangements of Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus Required for the Successful Performance of Scientific Experiments in Illustration of the Elementary Branches of Chemistry and Natural Philosophy The properties of matter: impenetrability -- Centrifugal force -- The science of astronomy -- Centre of gravity -- Specific gravity -- Attraction of cohesion -- Adhesive attraction -- Capillary attraction -- Crystallization -- Chemistry -- Chlorine, iodine, bromine, fluorine -- Carbon, boron, silicon, selenium, sulphur, phosphorus -- Frictional electricity -- Voltaic electricity -- Magnetism and electro-magnetism -- Electro-magnetic machines -- The electric telegraph -- Ruhmkorff's, Hearder's, and Bentley's coil apparatus -- Magneto-electricity -- Dia-magnetism -- Light, optics, and optical instruments -- The refraction of light -- Refracting optical instruments -- The absorption of light -- The inflection or diffraction of light -- The polarization of light -- Heat -- The steam-engine.
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