The Chemical History of a Candle

Michael Faraday has been a hero of mine since childhood. When I found this book as an adult I wished that I had found it as a kid during my "experiment" phase. All 22 of these chemistry experiments are easily (and safely) within reach of the average kid under adult supervision. This book also connects you directly with history through the verbatim recording of his so called "Christmas" lectures for youngsters that Faraday presented at the Royal Institution. The 22 experiments were added by the publisher to augment the six lectures. While I haven't done each one they are well written and each looks like it will work the first time. I can't recommend this book highly enough -- it should be in every school library and on every girl and boy's book shelf!