(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Tom LaBaff & Orrin Lundgren. This collection of experiments (referred to as "science tricks") layers a magic theme onto some traditional gee-whiz physical science activities. Though the emphasis on impressing an audience with astonishing results is gimmicky, Buttitta also encourages readers to attend to the scientific explanations that accompany each experiment. Color illustrations add humor as well as helpful information about the experiments. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford