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Science lab in a supermarket, by Bob Friedhoffer ; illustrated by Joe Hosking

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 91) and index

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Science lab in a supermarket

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by Bob Friedhoffer ; illustrated by Joe Hosking

Physical science labs

Presents a variety of experiments using items you can buy in the supermarket. Also explains the scientific basis for such things as the flexible plastic strips that cover doorways leading into the meat departments in many large markets

Is what you see what you get?: Why is food packaged? ; A big trick, the size of detergent containers ; Fooling the senses -- Produce section: Fruits and vegetables ; How water travels through plants ; Crying in the kitchen ; Popcorn! Get your fresh popcorn here! -- Supermarket staples: Going, going, gone ; It's a delicate balance ; A closer look at density ; Not a drop to drink ; Rock candy -- Pasta, macaroni, spaghetti, and other noodles -- The soda aisle: It's all about pressure ; Diet vs. regular, which weighs more?Cleaning supples: Soap, a brief history ; How soap cleans ; Pure or pure malarkey? ; Detergents ; The laundry blues ; Cleaning with scratchy stuff ; The Mohs' scale, what does harder mean? -- Getting stuff out of bottles: Aerosol spray cans and bottles ; Spray cans ; Spray bottles ; Baby bottles -- The cooler and freezer aisles: Some cool questions (and answers) -- The dairy case: Where does cream come from? ; How to whip cream ; Before it's butter ; I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

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