Fizz, Bubble, & Flash (Williamson Kids Can! Series) Paperback – January 20, 2004

After searching high and low for a decent Chemistry curriculum for my 2nd Grader, I found this excellent book. It is perfectly organized for a year's curriculum. It starts with an overview of the Periodic Table and how it is organized, and then it devotes a section to each type of element: Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earths, Main-Group Metals, Metalloids, Nonmetals, Halogens, Noble Gases, Transition Metals, Lanthanides and Actinides.The best part about this book were the experiments. For each one, the science behind it was explained well enough for my 7-yr old to understand the concepts. Not only that, but the materials were easy to find (with the exception of non-galvanized nails). We did nearly all of the experiments in this book, some of them more than once, and it made for a fantastic year of science.If you are looking for a good hands-on chemistry spine for your younger elementary student, I highly recommend this book!

My 5th grade daughter and I just finished working our way through this book as part of her homeschool science curriculum, and we both loved it! Each day she would ask to do science first, because she couldn't wait. The book covers each family on the periodic table. There is also a brief introduction to the structure of atoms and why the periodic table is shaped the way it is. The book covers lots of scientific concepts, but is written in easy-to-understand language. There are a ton of experiments (we usually did 1-2 per day). We did almost every experiment and only needed to purchase a couple items, the rest used common items that we already had at home. Favorite experiments included making a homemade compass, separating water into hydrogen and oxygen, and electroplating a nail with copper. I highly recommend the book!

I am homeschooling this year, 3 middle schoolers - heaven help me lol This year we are studying biology, but for my 8th grader (who will be testing for science at the end of the year) - I wanted to briefly run through some other areas of science. This book is incredible!! Maybe it looks like a book geared towards elementary kids, and sure it's great for that age too- but it's a perfect way to introduce chemistry for any age I think. I am learning SO much, I can't wait to go through this book and all of the experiments with my kids! The pictures show 2 pages of the section on sulfur, and the table of contents. I would have been happy to have had this book when I was in high school taking chemistry

This is such a fun way to teach and learn about the periodic table! It’s written in a way a child can understand, and has fun experiments throughout to bring it to life.

What an excellent resource to add to your child's collection! This is a great read to better understanding and learning about the periodic table whether your child needs a supplement to another textbook or learning program. It is easy to work up the lesson plans for a unit study on the periodic table for home school without having to add much of anything else to it! The easy to understand wording of the material captures the children and gets their attention along with the entertaining pictures. It was fun working through building a table of our own from reading the lessons.

When my son's third-grade teacher said the students could get extra credit for doing science experiments in front of the class, I began a search for a great book that would not only give simple, interesting experiments, but that would provide information about the concepts behind the projects. This book fit the bill perfectly! We've done two or three of these in front of the class already -- the kids were interested, and my son was able to convey some interesting scientific principles. Great for teachers, home schoolers, or parents intent on getting their kids extra credit. :)

My daughter has been using it for her chemistry unit with Moving Beyond the Page and has loved this book. It has a lot of info and tons of experiments. Very hands on - and it makes learning fun !

This book is great! It breaks the periodic table down into a fun and understandable concept. My kids love doing the activities in this book as much as I love teaching them. I used this with my 8th graders and High School Science classes this year. I would say the book is great for all ages though!