This book is part of a book series called Experimenting With Everyday Science .

This book has been graded for interest at 11-17 years.

This book was published 2010 by Chelsea House Publications .

Stephen M. Tomecek is a geologist and the author of more than 40 nonfiction books for children and teachers. He works as a consultant and writer for the National Geographic Society and Scholastic Inc. Tomecek was the writer and host of the Emmy Award-winning television series Dr. Dad's Phantastic Physical Phenomena.