The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science

I picked this up because I found the layout and design of the book enticing...and discovered that it's a really fun book for kids (and adults)! My 8 year old paged through the whole thing, earmarking experiments he wanted to try. Most can be done with things already around the house and if something does need to be purchased, can be picked up at the grocery store. I think it would make a great gift with a few of the required "ingredients."

This book is just what I needed to get children to love the words "chemistry" and "science". It is good for quick distractions as well as longer projects. Everything can be made with household products and objects and beyond the explanation how to do it, there is a scientific explanation for why it works. It is wonderful!

This book is great for kids! Very captivating, easy to read, and most experiments use items everyone has in their house. Science experiments list materials needed, simple procedures, and a follow-up detailing the scientific principles. Great book and well worth the money!

My cub scouts and my grandson are having fun with these experiments. They are short and use common household items so the cost is minimal.

I am a science teacher, and I'm always looking for ideas for demonstrations which will appeal do different levels of students. Totally irresponsible science is light-hearted and breezy, with a good variety of activities. Fortunately the definition of irresponsible is pretty generous; a ten year old with microwave privileges can do most of these activities without too much adult intervention, so the kid will get to do the activity her/himself (which is a lot better than watching your dad/teacher do all the fun/tricky parts). The yuk factor is there for the showman, and the explanations are aimed towards the interested 10 year old. It kept my cub scout troop entertained and I think they tried a bunch of the activities at home as well. Worth the investment.