This is an action-packed collection of 100 simple science experiments using easily-sourced materials. It features making crystals, electrical circuits, paper planes, kaleidoscopes, balloon rockets, shadow puppets and much, much more. It combines hands-on fun with scientific investigation and covers all areas of science even simple genetics! It also includes a glossary and internet links to recommended websites with lots more experiments and activities. It is shortlisted for the Aventis Prizes for Science Books 2006.