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The Annotated Build-It-Yourself Science Laboratory: Build Over 200 Pieces of Science Equipment! (Make: Technology on Your Time)

Description:

Raymond E. Barrett's Build-It-Yourself Science Laboratory is a classic book that took on an audacious task: to show young readers in the 1960s how to build a complete working science lab for chemistry, biology, and physics--and how to perform experiments with those tools. The experiments in this book are fearless and bold by today's standards--any number of the experiments might never be mentioned in a modern book for young readers! Yet, many from previous generations fondly remember how we as a society used to embrace scientific learning.

This new version of Barrett's book has been updated for today's world with annotations and updates from Windell Oskay of Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories, including extensive notes about modern safety practices, suggestions on where to find the parts you need, and tips for building upon Barrett's ideas with modern technology. With this book, you'll be ready to take on your own scientific explorations at school, work, or home.


Editorial Reviews

Review

My father's purpose in life was to see the excitement of discovery from children experimenting. It's wonderful seeing Windell Oskay bringing this book back to stimulate the next generation of children.

--Stephen Barrett


As relevant today as when it was first published, this book will support curious people of all ages to engage in serious fun--the starting points for falling in love with science all over again!

--Mike Petrich, Tinkering Studio--Exploratorium


Much, much more than a DIY Lab. It's really a fairly full course in experimental science.

--Forrest M. Mims III, Author and Amateur Scientist

From the Back Cover

In Make: The Annotated Build-It-Yourself Science Laboratory, you'll make:

» A carbon-arc furnace that can melt metal » Your own laboratory glassware » A cosmic ray-detecting cloud chamber » Microscopes--from 25× to 160× power » Barometers,thermometers, and hygrometers
» Magnets, motors, batteries, and capacitors » A microtome, anemometer, and seismograph » A telescope, spectroscope, and nephoscope » Oxygen and hydrogen generators » A Campbell-Stokes sunshine recorder
As you build your equipment, you'll get ready for the over 1600 experiments in the book: Isolating hydrogen, growing crystals, finding lifeforms in a drop of water, measuring everything from mass to conductivity to metabolism rates to cosmic radiation, building an electric motor, and tracking the moons of Jupiter!

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book

k. · March 22, 2021

I love how there is comments in the book be the recent author explaining fixes and work arounds for outdated techiques and even some history and saftey Info too GREAT BOOK

5.0 out of 5 stars Great For Expanding Home Chem Lab

G.M. · December 6, 2016

I homeschool my 7th grader and we are tackling chemistry this year. This is a great resource to help us fill out our chemistry set without spending a fortune. I love that you don't have to be limited to store-bought stets, but can expand on your own. I initially borrowed this book from our library and loved it so much I purchased it for our home library.

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice lab, but for 1950.

V. · July 14, 2015

Not a bad book, but the things in it are dated. It's like you are building a science laboratory from the 1950s. Now this isn't necessarily wrong as many things haven't really changes since then in regards to the kinds of experiments you might perform in such a lab, but that detail is not really mentioned in the book description.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow

R.R. · December 13, 2020

This is the same book I remember as a kid in the early 70's. I loved this book as a kid.

5.0 out of 5 stars does this look like fun. I love that they've updated it to ...

J.P. · November 13, 2015

Wow, does this look like fun. I love that they've updated it to provide safety information more relevant for today, but didn't leave stuff out because it might be dangerous. Into each life a little danger must fall. Wear goggles...

5.0 out of 5 stars Prompt shipping, product as described.

T. · May 10, 2021

Book was well packaged, would buy from them again.

5.0 out of 5 stars Gave to my son for Christmas---he loves this book.

c. · May 11, 2016

Gave to my son for Christmas---he loves this book. He is graduating with a Master's Degree this week and loves Science

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for old time chemistry!

N.E.S. · June 8, 2017

I really like the book. It arrived on time and is exactly like it was described!

Buch i.O., Anlieferung katastrophal

R. · April 13, 2024

Siehe Bild (links)

Five Stars

M. · August 1, 2015

Excellent book excellent service-as always

Learn bangs-and-stinks science. And probably survive.

M. · December 10, 2016

This book is updated, but maintains the spirit of kids' science books before the wussification of America. You can get hurt if you don't follow procedures with care. If you're stupid and careless, you can even kill yourself and/or others. You can also burn down your house or do enough damage to earn a few years of free room & board from Uncle Sam. If you take reasonable precautions, however--and these precautions are meticulously described--you will end up with a college-level understanding of experimental science. And have a lot of fun. Highly recommended.

Bellissimo libro con molti spunti.

E. · June 13, 2015

Precisato che ha a che fare con la mia professione di scienziato, ho trovato questo libro molto stimolante e molto utili le "note" che mettono i luce punti critici che 50 anni fa non erano molto considerati. Anche se apparentemente si rivolge a ragazzi adolescenti alla scoperta della scienza, ritengo che all'atto pratico molti esperimenti necessitino di personale qualificato, specialmente quelli di chimica e fisica.

Science experiments for the brave and curious.

M. · September 2, 2015

A book that ideally all children should have and all adults with children should be familiar with. What's better than to encourage curiosity of nature in growing minds ? A lot of the science in the book may be too hard for many parents to explain satisfactorily to children, but those children privileged enough to have scientifically minded parents can get a lot out of this book. Works well for older aged individuals fascinated by what nature reveals to us with simple experiments too.

The Annotated Build-It-Yourself Science Laboratory: Build Over 200 Pieces of Science Equipment! (Make: Technology on Your Time)

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The Annotated Build-It-Yourself Science Laboratory: Build Over 200 Pieces of Science Equipment! (Make: Technology on Your Time)

Product ID: U1457186896
Condition: New

4.6

The Annotated Build-It-Yourself Science Laboratory: Build Over 200 Pieces of Science Equipment! (Make: Technology on Your Time)-0
Type: Paperback

AED10179

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

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Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

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Description:

Raymond E. Barrett's Build-It-Yourself Science Laboratory is a classic book that took on an audacious task: to show young readers in the 1960s how to build a complete working science lab for chemistry, biology, and physics--and how to perform experiments with those tools. The experiments in this book are fearless and bold by today's standards--any number of the experiments might never be mentioned in a modern book for young readers! Yet, many from previous generations fondly remember how we as a society used to embrace scientific learning.

This new version of Barrett's book has been updated for today's world with annotations and updates from Windell Oskay of Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories, including extensive notes about modern safety practices, suggestions on where to find the parts you need, and tips for building upon Barrett's ideas with modern technology. With this book, you'll be ready to take on your own scientific explorations at school, work, or home.


Editorial Reviews

Review

My father's purpose in life was to see the excitement of discovery from children experimenting. It's wonderful seeing Windell Oskay bringing this book back to stimulate the next generation of children.

--Stephen Barrett


As relevant today as when it was first published, this book will support curious people of all ages to engage in serious fun--the starting points for falling in love with science all over again!

--Mike Petrich, Tinkering Studio--Exploratorium


Much, much more than a DIY Lab. It's really a fairly full course in experimental science.

--Forrest M. Mims III, Author and Amateur Scientist

From the Back Cover

In Make: The Annotated Build-It-Yourself Science Laboratory, you'll make:

» A carbon-arc furnace that can melt metal » Your own laboratory glassware » A cosmic ray-detecting cloud chamber » Microscopes--from 25× to 160× power » Barometers,thermometers, and hygrometers
» Magnets, motors, batteries, and capacitors » A microtome, anemometer, and seismograph » A telescope, spectroscope, and nephoscope » Oxygen and hydrogen generators » A Campbell-Stokes sunshine recorder
As you build your equipment, you'll get ready for the over 1600 experiments in the book: Isolating hydrogen, growing crystals, finding lifeforms in a drop of water, measuring everything from mass to conductivity to metabolism rates to cosmic radiation, building an electric motor, and tracking the moons of Jupiter!

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book

k. · March 22, 2021

I love how there is comments in the book be the recent author explaining fixes and work arounds for outdated techiques and even some history and saftey Info too GREAT BOOK

5.0 out of 5 stars Great For Expanding Home Chem Lab

G.M. · December 6, 2016

I homeschool my 7th grader and we are tackling chemistry this year. This is a great resource to help us fill out our chemistry set without spending a fortune. I love that you don't have to be limited to store-bought stets, but can expand on your own. I initially borrowed this book from our library and loved it so much I purchased it for our home library.

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice lab, but for 1950.

V. · July 14, 2015

Not a bad book, but the things in it are dated. It's like you are building a science laboratory from the 1950s. Now this isn't necessarily wrong as many things haven't really changes since then in regards to the kinds of experiments you might perform in such a lab, but that detail is not really mentioned in the book description.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow

R.R. · December 13, 2020

This is the same book I remember as a kid in the early 70's. I loved this book as a kid.

5.0 out of 5 stars does this look like fun. I love that they've updated it to ...

J.P. · November 13, 2015

Wow, does this look like fun. I love that they've updated it to provide safety information more relevant for today, but didn't leave stuff out because it might be dangerous. Into each life a little danger must fall. Wear goggles...

5.0 out of 5 stars Prompt shipping, product as described.

T. · May 10, 2021

Book was well packaged, would buy from them again.

5.0 out of 5 stars Gave to my son for Christmas---he loves this book.

c. · May 11, 2016

Gave to my son for Christmas---he loves this book. He is graduating with a Master's Degree this week and loves Science

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for old time chemistry!

N.E.S. · June 8, 2017

I really like the book. It arrived on time and is exactly like it was described!

Buch i.O., Anlieferung katastrophal

R. · April 13, 2024

Siehe Bild (links)

Five Stars

M. · August 1, 2015

Excellent book excellent service-as always

Learn bangs-and-stinks science. And probably survive.

M. · December 10, 2016

This book is updated, but maintains the spirit of kids' science books before the wussification of America. You can get hurt if you don't follow procedures with care. If you're stupid and careless, you can even kill yourself and/or others. You can also burn down your house or do enough damage to earn a few years of free room & board from Uncle Sam. If you take reasonable precautions, however--and these precautions are meticulously described--you will end up with a college-level understanding of experimental science. And have a lot of fun. Highly recommended.

Bellissimo libro con molti spunti.

E. · June 13, 2015

Precisato che ha a che fare con la mia professione di scienziato, ho trovato questo libro molto stimolante e molto utili le "note" che mettono i luce punti critici che 50 anni fa non erano molto considerati. Anche se apparentemente si rivolge a ragazzi adolescenti alla scoperta della scienza, ritengo che all'atto pratico molti esperimenti necessitino di personale qualificato, specialmente quelli di chimica e fisica.

Science experiments for the brave and curious.

M. · September 2, 2015

A book that ideally all children should have and all adults with children should be familiar with. What's better than to encourage curiosity of nature in growing minds ? A lot of the science in the book may be too hard for many parents to explain satisfactorily to children, but those children privileged enough to have scientifically minded parents can get a lot out of this book. Works well for older aged individuals fascinated by what nature reveals to us with simple experiments too.

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