Oh Ick!: 114 Science Experiments Guaranteed To Gross You Out!

Gr 3–6—This latest entry by Masoff features 37 alphabetically arranged entries on gross topics, from arachnids to zits. A brief introduction familiarizes readers with the scientific method and encourages them to follow safety guidelines. In addition, the author explains the "ick-speriments," "ick-tivities," and "ick-splorations" students will encounter. Most of the activities are labeled as such. Each appears in a boxed area with a clock that indicates the time needed to complete the project. A smaller boxed area lists the items required to complete the task. A numbered set of instructions direct students on how to complete the project. Many conclude with a "What Just Happened" section that discusses the science behind the result that was observed. The activities and experiments include making slime, collecting data on family trash production, and creating a mold zoo. The explorations are made up of activities such as going on a bug hunt and changing the color or smell of one's urine by eating certain foods. The writing is comical while still informative. The layout is busy, with photographs and cartoon drawings of silly and outrageous images on every spread.