Experiments with Soap »

Projects and experiments use soap to explain such topics as surface tension and air currents, as well as why soap gets things clean.

Children's Literature

This text, one of a series focused on experiments and their related scientific concepts, concentrates on soap and what we learn from its bubbles. After an introduction detailing the historical use of soap as well as its origins, Tocci leads the reader through eight experiments that help explain such concepts as surface tension, why dirt disappears in the wash, how color develops in bubbles, and how to make different types of bubbles. The directions for each experiment are easy to follow, although parents or teachers are encouraged to work with interested "scientists" as they explore the world of soap bubbles. An additional section provides five book titles as well as four online sites where one can learn more about bubbles (and balloons, in the case of three of the sites). The font size throughout the text is reader-friendly and all illustrations support individual experiments or informative narratives. This text is part of a very kid-friendly series, "A True Book," and a useful addition to any library. 2003, Children's Press/Scholastic, <%ISBN%>0516226029