Fireworks (Where's the Science Here?)

Grade 4-8–Cobb employs a conversational and engaging voice in these texts, and this, coupled with colorful photographs on every page, will stimulate readers. The reading level is quite advanced, but younger students could enjoy the books with an older reading buddy. All three titles include experiments to do under adult supervision. From pictures of different types of display formations to those of chemicals being loaded into mortar tubes, readers will find interesting illustrations that support the text in Fireworks. They will learn about the science of pyrotechnics and be exposed to words like chemical reaction, combustion, and lift charges. Sections offer a historical overview of the evolution of the study of fire, the mechanics of building fireworks (including how to add different colors), how explosions are timed, and how pyrotechnicians avoid nasty surprises.