11 Experiments That Failed

 by Jenny Offill

Summary: A young child tries a series of wacky experiments, such as seeing if a piece of bologna will fly like a frisbee and determining whether seedlings will grow if watered with expensive perfume, and then must suffer the consequences of experiments gone awry.

This story is hysterically funny. This book would be an excellent read aloud before a science fair. A teacher could discuss with students what is an appropriate science project and what is not in a humorous manner.

Interest Level: grades k-6
Reading Level: grade 3