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The Wizards Guide to Magical Experiments 40 Science Experiments to Try at Home (The Wizards Guides)

by A.J. Wood

Book Details

Published:2025-09-11
Pages:654
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1917044658

Reading Info

Age Range:7-14

About This Book

This enchanting volume bridges the gap between laboratory and library, offering young readers a collection of hands-on experiments that reveal the scientific principles behind classic magical phenome...

Our Review

This enchanting volume bridges the gap between laboratory and library, offering young readers a collection of hands-on experiments that reveal the scientific principles behind classic magical phenomena. Children will explore chemistry through potion-making, physics through levitation tricks, and biology through creature classification, all while following the engaging framework of a wizard's training manual. The experiments use common household items, making complex concepts like surface tension and chemical reactions accessible through the irresistible lens of spellcasting. Each activity is presented as a magical challenge with clear, step-by-step instructions that feel more like practicing enchantments than completing school assignments.

What sets this science activity book apart is its seamless narrative thread, where children progress through "magical ranks" as they master fundamental STEM concepts, creating a genuine sense of accomplishment beyond individual experiments. The vivid illustrations and mystical terminology provide just enough theatrical flair to captivate fantasy-loving readers who might otherwise shy away from educational science projects. Budding scientists who dream of dragons and young wizards curious about how their favorite spells might work in the real world will find equal delight in these pages. This clever approach doesn't just teach scientific methodβ€”it transforms curiosity into a superpower that children will carry long after the last experiment is complete.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction