I loved doing chemistry experiments and demos at home as a kid. I had books like the Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments [1] but this is a modern guide that I would gladly recommend:
Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture by Robert Bruce Thompson
This book is an absolute classic. I've got a hardback copy from my childhood and doing the experiments as a kid was magical. Nowadays most other chem experiment books are watered down because the old stuff could be quite hazardous and getting some of the reagents is a lot harder without a parent who can order from Sigma Aldrich.
I've got a decent number of scars and even some chemically induced skin discoloration from those days. The book itself is quite valuable now.
Thank you for the great suggestion! There is a book on Forensic Science experiments too that I have ordered. Are you aware of similar books on Electronics too? Internet is awash with DIY tutorials but nothing beats a structured book to learn the basics of things.
This book is an absolute classic. I've got a hardback copy from my childhood and doing the experiments as a kid was magical. Nowadays most other chem experiment books are watered down because the old stuff could be quite hazardous and getting some of the reagents is a lot harder without a parent who can order from Sigma Aldrich.
I've got a decent number of scars and even some chemically induced skin discoloration from those days. The book itself is quite valuable now.