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Loading... The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments (1960)by Robert Brent
![]() None No current Talk conversations about this book. This book is written for teenagers. It explains how to set up a home chemistry lab and conduct over 200 simple experiments. It is the bible for any young chemist-in-training. According to OCLC, only 126 copies of this book exist in libraries worldwide. There is an urban legend floating around on the Internet that this book was banned by the government and pulled from library shelves. Used copies sell for $100-$700 from Amazon.com and eBay.com. Alternatively, you can download a PDF copy of the book for free as I did. See http://chemistry.about.com/library/goldenchem.pdf Why isn't it still in print? Perhaps it had to do with concerns about safety. There was an incident in 1995 near Detroit in which a teenage chemist named David Hahn attempted to build a nuclear breeder reactor in his backyard shed. He was inspired in part by reading The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments. A book by Ken Silverstein called The Radioactive Boyscout tells the whole story, but you can find a summary on Wikipedia. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hahn Hahn, an Eagle Scout, got a merit badge in Atomic Energy. He spent years tinkering in his home chemistry lab which sometimes resulted in small explosions and other mishaps. He tried to collect samples of every element in the periodic table, including the radioactive ones. Simply, hands down, the best young persons guide to chemistry ever written. Some day in the future people will look back and note the banning of this book as the beginning of the second dark ages. If you have a child who you want to interest in science, spend the $200 or whatever it is now to get a used copy of this book. no reviews | add a review
The "Golden Book of Chemistry" is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of this fascinating subject. With clear explanations, engaging examples, and stunning illustrations and diagrams, this book is a must-have for students, teachers, and anyone interested in chemistry. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your understanding, the "Golden Book of Chemistry" provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and concepts of chemistry, covering everything from atomic structure to complex chemical reactions. So why wait? Get your copy today and unlock the secrets of this exciting field! This edition has been faithfully restored from the 1960 classic, and offers an authentic reading experience, bringing the original work back to life for your enjoyment. No library descriptions found. |
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I enjoyed it greatly when I was 12: it's sad that kids today are fobbed off with pathetic chemical-free chemistry sets and books describing nothing more dangerous than making slime (PVA glue and Borax)
I recently discovered that this is, in fact, an English reprint of The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments. http://www.librarything.com/work/1525793
This is hardbound, a number of colour photographs have been added, and the spelling has been Anglicised, but the rest of the text and illustrations appears to be identical to the original book. (I realised this when looking at a pdf of the Golden Book and noticing that the illustrations seemed strangely familiar) (