Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes is Steve Spangler’s book of cool science experiments that he warns never to try at home… try them at a friend’s home.
Recently, I was at the Oklahoma Science Museum for a book signing and to present a science workshop to Oklahoma teachers. When I was in town, I also stopped by local news station KFOR to share some of my favorite science demonstrations. No matter how many times I tried to put anchorwoman Linda Cavanaugh at ease, she was still hesitant to conduct 50,000 volts of electricity or help me with a wildfire demonstration.
After receiving several requests to make Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes available as an ebook on Kindle and Nook, we are happy to announce that it is now available on both platforms.
Keep in mind that this is not the enhanced book that you can get through the iTunes store. An ebook is a simple conversion of the written word and pictures to a generic electronic reader like Kindle or Nook. You will still get all of the experiments, step by step instructions and explanations from the printed book.
The enhanced book includes over 200 photos and 37 videos to see the WOW factor behind each experiment. It is only available for iPad, iPhone and iTouch.
This is not your ordinary book of science experiments. Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes is a geek-chic look at Steve Spangler’s latest collection of tricks and try-it-at-home activities that reveal the secrets of science in unexpected ways. What makes this book different from other science experiment books is the amazing photography. Over 200 color photographs and 37 videos accompany the step-by-step instructions and simple explanations to uncover
Continue Reading…Just a quick shout out and thank to the Children’s Book Council for selecting our new book, Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes, for their Hot Off the Press picks in September.
For book store inquiries about carrying Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes: Unforgettable Experiments That Make Science Fun, contact contact Greenleaf Book Group or call 800-932-5420
Contributed by Susan Wells
We wanted to give a shout out thanks to Penny Hastings from ForeWord Reviews Magazine for her review of Steve’s latest book, Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes – Unforgettable Experiments That Make Science Fun.
Continue Reading…Floating ping-pong balls and flying toilet paper are just two of the 123 scientific experiments found in this enterprising book written for children of all ages! Author Steve Spangler is a modem-day “Mr. Wizard,” a teacher of science who believes “It’s not about the science…it’s about the experience.”
Using everyday and inexpensive household stuff, like potatoes and plastic bottles, a bar of soap, nails, magnets, cornstarch, and liquid, future scientists can do experiments like “floating water,” a “screaming balloon,” a “bubbling lava bottle,” and “giant smoke rings.” Each experiment is done safely—there’s a full page of safety instructions to learn before readers get started having the satisfaction of creating amazing concoctions like “quicksand goo” and “color changing milk.”
Each experiment has four sections titled: “Let’s try it,” in which step-by-step instructions
Contributed by Susan Wells
A fun and electrifying night full of science demos and sticky soda awaited guests at Steve Spangler’s book signing at the Tattered Cover in Highlands Ranch Thursday. Steve was there to sign his new book, Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes: Unforgettable Experiments that Make Science Fun.
This was not your usual book signing. The Tattered Cover is used to authors quietly reading from their book before a signing. They weren’t ready for Steve Spangler and his Science Crew.
Steve brought along several members of his staff who helped perform demos and entertain while people waited in line for Steve’s autograph.
Guests were greeted in the parking lot with Steve’s signature experiment – Mentos and Diet Coke geysers. Steve began the Internet sensation in 2005 on the NBC affiliate in Denver when he soaked news anchor Kim Christiansen. Some lucky bystanders pulled the cords and ran away from the sticky spray. This obviously had to be done in the parking lot – soda and books do NOT mix.
