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The Practical Pyromaniac combines science, history, and DIY pyrotechnics to explain humankinds most useful and paradoxical tool: fire. William Gurstelle, author of the bestselling Backyard Ballistics and frequent contributor to Popular Mechanics and Make magazine, presents 25 projects with instructions, diagrams, photos, and links to video demonstrations that enable people of all ages (including young enthusiasts with proper supervision) to explore and safely play with fire.From Franklins stove to Diesels engine, Gurstelle tells the explosive and fascinating tales of the great American and European pyromaniacs who scientifically revealed the mysteries of fire. Among them are hotheaded Gunpowder Joseph Priestley, who discovered oxygen, and Antoine Lavoisier, the father of chemistry who lost his head on the guillotine, as well as scientist and spy Count Rumford and dapper Humphrey Davy whose chemical discoveries and fiery inventions saved thousands of lives.With The Practical Pyromaniac in hand readers can replicate these breakthrough scientists experiments and inventions, from the simply fascinating onecandlepower engine to the nearly magical fire piston and from a practical backpacker stove to an incredible tornado of fire.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
I bought this for my nephew who loves science experiments, and he has had a blast with it! He was particularly excited about the incendiary devices section. The book is colorful and packed with illustrations that make it easy to follow.
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Mei Chen
Perfect for Science Lovers
I bought this for my nephew who loves science experiments, and he has had a blast with it! He was particularly excited about the incendiary devices section. The book is colorful and packed with illustrations that make it easy to follow.
M
Mei Chen
Perfect for Science Lovers
I bought this for my nephew who loves science experiments, and he has had a blast with it! He was particularly excited about the incendiary devices section. The book is colorful and packed with illustrations that make it easy to follow.
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Anya Patel
Great for Experimenting Safely
This book has some amazing ideas for creating fire tornadoes and other cool demonstrations. I bought it to entertain my kids during the summer, and they loved the projects. However, a few steps felt a bit vague; I had to wing it on some of the setups. Still loads of fun!
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Anya Patel
Great for Experimenting Safely
This book has some amazing ideas for creating fire tornadoes and other cool demonstrations. I bought it to entertain my kids during the summer, and they loved the projects. However, a few steps felt a bit vague; I had to wing it on some of the setups. Still loads of fun!
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