Why does sherbet fizz? Who discovered fire? And could you really turn an omelette back into an egg? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Simon Abbott's latest funny, sharp and beautifully illustrated book that explores the ins and outs of everyday science. From hair-raising experiments to crazy contraptions, Weird Science is the perfect introduction into the wacky world of exciting electricity, marvelous medicine, fascinating forces and much, much more.