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Beakman & Jax's Bubble Book: Plus Everything You Need to Make a Real Square Bubbles!
In a combination book and kit, the star of Beakman's World reveals the secrets of producing the elusive square bubble and explores a variety of pertinent science questions along the way. Original. TV tie-in. 30,000 first printing.
32 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 1997
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September 28, 2014
This is one of two special kit books that Jok Church wrote himself. (The other being 'Beakman & Jax's Microscope Book'.) Unlike his earlier books in the 'Science Stuff You Can Do' series, these special kit books focused on one topic only. The book comes packaged in a box, that contains; a plastic tray (to hold the contents of the box, but if you turn it over, and it isn't damaged, it could hold the soap and water also), 12 tubes tied together with stretchy string, a plastic tube of bubble formula, the book, and a letter from the publisher.
The book begins by Beakman answering one question, and Jax answering two questions that have a similar answer, all relating to bubbles. The questions are slightly different then those on the front cover of the book. After giving the short answer to the questions, there is an explanation of the words 'area' and 'circumference' and what they mean. It then tells how to mix the package's bubble solution, and how the reader can make their own 'bubble stuff' (page 7). It then explains the soap film and how to use it with things such as a rubber band, and a twisted coat hanger, (these two questions were also answered by Jax in "Way More Science Stuff You Can Do" pages 130-132, with the same illustrations). It then gives a description of the joined tubes that came in the package, as well as how to make one with paper clips and drinking straws. (This was mentioned earlier in his book "More Science Stuff You Can Do" with an illustration of how to arrange the paper clips (page 24), however here they don't give that illustration, only an illustration of the stretchy wired together tubes.) It then details how to wet the structure to make the square walls, the pyramids, and the cube.
Beakman then answers a new question about bubble colors (there is a photograph next to him of a colorful soup film), and Jax answers one about them popping. They then tell of an experiment to see the colors that clear bubbles can make, and how to avoid popping them. (This experiment, and Jax's question were earlier mention in the book "Way More Science Stuff You Can Do" page 24, with nearly an identical illustration.) There is then an explanation of light reflecting, and how the colors are produced. There is then a bigger version of the photograph, turned ninety degrees to the right, and there is details on how the reader can create their own permanent colorful film picture, by using clear fingernail polish. The last page, number 32, shows two more simple projects the reader can make bubbles with, first how to make huge 3-4 feet wide bubbles, and the other how to use plastic popcan holders to make bubbles.
The book's title page credits Adam Ciesielski with the photograph of the soap film. However the rest of the copyright information, and ISBN number are not in the book itself, but in the note/letter that comes with the package, and some of that information is also on the back of the box. The book comes with a sticky pad that attaches it to the plastic tray. Folded in half behind the book, and below the sticky pad is the letter. The back cover of the book has the same image and text as the front, only in a reverse mirror version, with the publisher and printing note added so they can be read normally. The note gives copyright information, lists what other 'Beakman & Jax' books are available with their ISBN numbers (but it does not list the 'Beakman's World' books), and a note to parents.
The kit package was well designed, however the need for a note/letter, instead of that information being printed in the book makes it seem a bit rushed. Unlike the 'Build With Beakman' boxes, this one is glued shut at both ends instead of shrink wrapped closed. It doesn't have the flaps to simply close the box again. In the book the bluish white backgrounds, with bubbles around their edges is a good touch. They also went to the trouble of coloring the tubes to let the reader know which way is up, and to help them understand the project better. The squeezable tube is designed to be cut open, and used all at once, and then the book suggests that the mixed bubble stuff should be put "into a jar to save" (page 6). The sticky pad on the back of the book can peal off the glossy finish of the book, or rip it, depending on how much heat the package has been in, and how well the glue has stuck to the book. The soap was made by the 'Tangent Toy Co.' and holds 2 ounces of soap fluid.
Buyers should be careful when buying this product as some sellers might list it as 'New', when it doesn't have the box or other components, and they are only listing it based on the loose book alone, and possibly the note. Another difficulty is that the seller might also cut away the original price $14.95 from the back of the box, hoping to sell it for more, or less, and thus making it a damaged box.
The tubes are rather enjoyable, and much like the "Rubik's Snake" and "Rubik's Magic (rings)" toy, it can be twisted into various shapes. Although in the 'Note' the publishers caution parents to find the "safest way" to do the experiments, the packaging does tell them that the kit is "Recommended for Ages 6-12".
The book begins by Beakman answering one question, and Jax answering two questions that have a similar answer, all relating to bubbles. The questions are slightly different then those on the front cover of the book. After giving the short answer to the questions, there is an explanation of the words 'area' and 'circumference' and what they mean. It then tells how to mix the package's bubble solution, and how the reader can make their own 'bubble stuff' (page 7). It then explains the soap film and how to use it with things such as a rubber band, and a twisted coat hanger, (these two questions were also answered by Jax in "Way More Science Stuff You Can Do" pages 130-132, with the same illustrations). It then gives a description of the joined tubes that came in the package, as well as how to make one with paper clips and drinking straws. (This was mentioned earlier in his book "More Science Stuff You Can Do" with an illustration of how to arrange the paper clips (page 24), however here they don't give that illustration, only an illustration of the stretchy wired together tubes.) It then details how to wet the structure to make the square walls, the pyramids, and the cube.
Beakman then answers a new question about bubble colors (there is a photograph next to him of a colorful soup film), and Jax answers one about them popping. They then tell of an experiment to see the colors that clear bubbles can make, and how to avoid popping them. (This experiment, and Jax's question were earlier mention in the book "Way More Science Stuff You Can Do" page 24, with nearly an identical illustration.) There is then an explanation of light reflecting, and how the colors are produced. There is then a bigger version of the photograph, turned ninety degrees to the right, and there is details on how the reader can create their own permanent colorful film picture, by using clear fingernail polish. The last page, number 32, shows two more simple projects the reader can make bubbles with, first how to make huge 3-4 feet wide bubbles, and the other how to use plastic popcan holders to make bubbles.
The book's title page credits Adam Ciesielski with the photograph of the soap film. However the rest of the copyright information, and ISBN number are not in the book itself, but in the note/letter that comes with the package, and some of that information is also on the back of the box. The book comes with a sticky pad that attaches it to the plastic tray. Folded in half behind the book, and below the sticky pad is the letter. The back cover of the book has the same image and text as the front, only in a reverse mirror version, with the publisher and printing note added so they can be read normally. The note gives copyright information, lists what other 'Beakman & Jax' books are available with their ISBN numbers (but it does not list the 'Beakman's World' books), and a note to parents.
The kit package was well designed, however the need for a note/letter, instead of that information being printed in the book makes it seem a bit rushed. Unlike the 'Build With Beakman' boxes, this one is glued shut at both ends instead of shrink wrapped closed. It doesn't have the flaps to simply close the box again. In the book the bluish white backgrounds, with bubbles around their edges is a good touch. They also went to the trouble of coloring the tubes to let the reader know which way is up, and to help them understand the project better. The squeezable tube is designed to be cut open, and used all at once, and then the book suggests that the mixed bubble stuff should be put "into a jar to save" (page 6). The sticky pad on the back of the book can peal off the glossy finish of the book, or rip it, depending on how much heat the package has been in, and how well the glue has stuck to the book. The soap was made by the 'Tangent Toy Co.' and holds 2 ounces of soap fluid.
Buyers should be careful when buying this product as some sellers might list it as 'New', when it doesn't have the box or other components, and they are only listing it based on the loose book alone, and possibly the note. Another difficulty is that the seller might also cut away the original price $14.95 from the back of the box, hoping to sell it for more, or less, and thus making it a damaged box.
The tubes are rather enjoyable, and much like the "Rubik's Snake" and "Rubik's Magic (rings)" toy, it can be twisted into various shapes. Although in the 'Note' the publishers caution parents to find the "safest way" to do the experiments, the packaging does tell them that the kit is "Recommended for Ages 6-12".
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