{"product_id":"the-wonder-book-of-chemistry-9781503063587","title":"The Wonder Book of Chemistry","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClassic Chemistry Education Through Storytelling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wonder Book of Chemistry by Jean-Henri Fabre presents chemistry concepts through an engaging narrative format. Written as conversations between Uncle Paul and his two nephews, Jules and Emile, this book introduces scientific principles through practical, hands-on experiments using common household materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHands-On Science Experiments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis educational book demonstrates chemistry experiments using everyday objects found around the house or local store. Readers learn to build artificial volcanoes, set metals on fire, understand water's flammable properties, make invisible ink, and explore the science behind effervescent beverages. The experiments use simple apparatus including common flasks, bottles, old mustard pots, tumblers, goose-quills, and pipe-stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEducational Approach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFabre's teaching method combines demonstration with explanation. The book follows the principle that \"to see is to know,\" making abstract chemistry concepts tangible through direct observation. Young readers engage with scientific phenomena by seeing, touching, tasting, handling, and smelling the results of experiments. This multi-sensory approach brings elementary chemistry to life for beginning students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthor's Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Henri Fabre, a renowned naturalist, created this work for his own children. The characters Jules and Emile are the author's actual sons, portrayed authentically in the narrative. Fabre's chemistry lessons achieved notable success by making complex scientific concepts accessible to young minds through simple demonstrations and clear explanations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Chapter Coverage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book covers fundamental chemistry topics including simple and compound substances, experiments with air and breath, combustion, oxygen, hydrogen, water composition, carbonic-acid gas, different water types, plant chemistry, sulphur, chlorin, and nitrogen compounds. Each chapter builds upon previous knowledge, creating a comprehensive introduction to elementary chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Paperback edition is published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. Translated by Florence Constable Bicknell, the text has been completely reset rather than scanned, ensuring clear, readable text throughout. The translation preserves Fabre's engaging style while making the content accessible to English-speaking readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\nTranslator's Preface\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter I: Introduction\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter II: Mixing and Combining\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter III: The Slice of Toast\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter IV: Simple Substances\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter V: Compound Substances\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter VI: Experiments with the Breath\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter VII: Experiments with Air\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter VIII: Further Experiments with Air\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter IX: The Two Sparrows\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter X: Burning Phosphorus\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter XI: Burning Metals\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter XII: Salts\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter XIII: A Talk on Tools\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter XIV: Oxygen\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter XV: Air and Combustion\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter XVI: Rust\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter XVII: At the Blacksmith's\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter XVIII: Hydrogen\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter XIX: A Drop of Water\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter XX: A Piece of Chalk\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter XXI: Carbonic-Acid Gas\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter XXII: Different Kinds of Water\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter XXIII: Plants at Work\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter XXIV: Sulphur\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter XXV: Chlorin\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter XXVI: Nitrogen Compounds\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This is not a \"scan\" copy but has been completely reset.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493497704722,"sku":"9781503063587","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f5928b96-6c9c-4369-81a6-9a7753a4f1bd.jpg?v=1730650024","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-wonder-book-of-chemistry-9781503063587","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}