Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Astronomy: Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit
by Janice VanCleave
from Wiley
An all-new collection of first-rate science experiments!
Are you having a hard time coming up with a good idea for the science fair? Do you want to earn extra credit in your science class? Or do you just want to learn more about how the universe really works? Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Astronomy can help you, and the best part is it won't involve any complicated or expensive equipment.
This step-by-step guide explores 30 different topics and offers dozens of experiment ideas. The book also includes charts, diagrams, and illustrations. Here are just a few of the subjects you'll be investigating:
* The size and rotation of celestial bodies
* Eclipses and the true movements of the sun
* The apparent magnitude of the stars
* Orbital eccentricity
* Meteors and artificial satellites
You'll be amazed at how easy it is to turn your own ideas into winning science fair projects!
Also available:
Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Biology
Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Chemistry
Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science
Janice VanCleave's Geometry for Every Kid: Easy Activities that Make Learning Geometry Fun (Science for Every Kid Series)
by Janice VanCleave
from Wiley
How do you fold a sheet of paper into the shape of a whale? How do you measure the area of a pizza pie? How can you draw a circle within a circle without lifting your pencil from the paper?
Now kids can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about elementary geometry—the study of shapes. Packed with illustrations, Geometry for Every Kid uses simple problems and activities to teach kids ages 8 through 12 about acute and obtuse angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, plane and space figures, and much more!
Kids will explore all the different shapes they can form by arranging the pieces of an intriguing Chinese puzzle called a tangram, and learn how to create a colorful 3-D drawing that seems to rise right off the page! They'll construct a twirler stick out of a pencil and an index card to see how surface area affects the movement of a spinning object, and build a geoboard as a quick, fun way to compare the area of different geometric figures.
Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an explanation that kids can understand. Every project has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home.
When learning science means doing science, learning becomes an adventure!
Acclaim for Janice VanCleave's books:
"A super collection of easy biology experiments to conduct at home...A worthwhile purchase."—Kirkus Reviews on Biology for Every Kid
"The creative hands-on activities will enhance learning about the fascinating applications of geometry."—Science Books & Films onGeometry for Every Kid
"Janice Pratt VanCleave's Science books not only teach children the basics of science, but also entertain along the way."—Parent Guide on Science for Every Kid series
Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave:
- ASTRONOMY FOR EVERY KID
- BIOLOGY FOR EVERY KID
- CHEMISTRY FOR EVERY KID
- DINOSAURS FOR EVERY KID
- EARTH SCIENCE FOR EVERY KID
- GEOGRAPHY FOR EVERY KID
- THE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KID
- MATH FOR EVERY KID
- PHYSICS FOR EVERY KID
Janice VanCleave's Math for Every Kid: Easy Activities that Make Learning Math Fun (Janice Vancleave's Science for Every Kid Series)
by Janice VanCleave
from Jossey-Bass
This basic math book for children ages 8-12 is designed to make the learning of math skills a fun experience and to encourage a desire for further investigation into specific math topics. The author uses a step-by-step method and includes simple problems to teach facts, concepts, computational skills and problem solving strategies. Various activity projects from science to crafts allow the reader to apply these skills to problem solving in the real world.
Janice VanCleave's Astronomy for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work
Why do planets spin? How hot is the Sun? What keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth? What are Saturn's rings made of? What's a black hole in space? Now you can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about basic astronomy. In Astronomy for Every Kid you'll learn about the constellations using a shoe box planetarium. You'll chart the movement of the stars with nothing but a string, a marker, and a nail. And you'll use a toy magnet to simulate the Earth's protective force field. Each of the 101 experiments is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an easy to understand explanation. Every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home. Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave: Biology for Every Kid Chemistry for Every Kid Dinosaurs for Every Kid Earth Science for Every Kid Geography for Every Kid Geometry for Every Kid The Human Body for Every Kid Math for Every Kid Physics for Every Kid
Janice VanCleave's The Human Body for Every Kid: Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun (Science for Every Kid Series)
by Janice VanCleave
from Wiley
Janice VanCleave's The Human Body for Every Kid When learning science means doing science, learning becomes an adventure! Acclaim for some of the other Janice VanCleave books in this series: "An entertaining, educational, and nonthreatening aid to understanding earth science." —School Library Journal on Earth Science for Every Kid "Janice Pratt VanCleave's science books not only teach children the basics of science, but also entertain along the way. [The Science for Every Kid series is] even great for kids who never liked science." —Parent Guide on the Science for Every Kid series "Children's keen interest in dinosaurs and these thought-provoking experiments are sure ingredients for science fun." —Booklist on Dinosaurs for Every Kid Also available in the series from Janice VanCleave: Astronomy for Every Kid Biology for Every Kid Chemistry for Every Kid Dinosaurs for Every Kid Earth Science for Every Kid Geography for Every Kid Geometry for Every Kid Math for Every Kid Physics for Every Kid Kids, join the Science for Every Kid Club…See inside for details.
Janice VanCleave's Physics for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments in Motion, Heat, Light, Machines, and Sound (Science for Every Kid Series)
by Janice VanCleave
from Wiley
How do magnets work? What makes a curve ball curve? What keeps an airplane in the air? How can a pulley make you five times stronger? Now you can learn the answers to these and other questions about basic physics through 101 fun, safe, low-cost experiments and activities that can be performed at home or in the classroom. In Physics for Every Kid, you'll learn about gravity from funnels that seem to defy nature by rolling up hill. Using a balloon as a power source, you'll make a fluorescent light bulb glow and learn how electrons are used to produce light. And you'll levitate a Ping-Pong ball to understand aerodynamics. Each of the 101 experiments is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an easy to understand explanation. Every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home. Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave: Astronomy for Every Kid Biology for Every Kid Chemistry for Every Kid Dinosaurs for Every Kid Earth Science for Every Kid Geography for Every Kid Geometry for Every Kid The Human Body for Every Kid Math for Every Kid
Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Science: Easy Experiments for Young Children
by Janice VanCleave
from Wiley
What makes bubbles in a bubble bath? How do planes fly? I wonder… Why don't eggs break under a chicken? Come and find out! How? By choosing one of the 50 simple experiments in Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Science. Your child will discover the answers to lots of fun questions as you team up to play together and explore the wonder of our world. Each experiment includes illustrations, a list of easy-to-find materials, and simple, step-by-step instructions. Coming soon… Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Nature Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Math Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about the Human Body For ages 4 to 7 Praise for Janice VanCleave's books: "Stunningly clear, direct, and informative projects." —School Library Journal "[They] not only teach children the basics of science, but also entertain along the way. … great for kids." —Parentguide
Janice VanCleave's Biology For Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work (Science for Every Kid Series)
by Janice VanCleave
from John Wiley & Sons
What's the effect of osmosis on a raisin?
How is water transported through plant stems?
What's the best way to grow penicillin?
How are butterflies different from moths?
Now kids can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about biology—the study of living organisms. Packed with illustrations, Biology for Every Kid uses simple problems and activities to teach kids ages 8 through 12 about the world of plants, the animal kingdom, and the amazing human body!
Kids will learn how to talk with fireflies using only a jar and a flashlight, and watch bacteria wage war in a glass of milk. They'll discover how to tell the temperature by counting cricket chirps, and explore sensitivity to taste by eating pieces of apple and onion while wearing a blindfold on the eyes and clothespin on the nose!
Each of the 101 experiments is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an explanation that kids can understand. Every project has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home.
When learning science means doing science,learning becomes an adventure!
Acclaim for Janice VanCleave books: "A super collection of easy biology experiments... A worthwhile purchase."—Kirkus Reviews on Biology for Every Kid
"Excellent in value compared to other, similar titles... Many early-grade school parents should consider it for their children, as should teachers as a resource of ideas for classroom activities."—Science Books & Films on Chemistry for Every Kid
"An entertaining, educational, and nonthreatening aid to understanding earth science."—School Library Journal on Earth Science for Every Kid
Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave:
- ASTRONOMY FOR EVERY KID
- CHEMISTRY FOR EVERY KID
- DINOSAURS FOR VERY KID
- EARTH SCIENCE FOR EVERY KID
- GEOGRAPHY FOR EVERY KID
- GEOMETRY FOR EVERY KID
- THE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KID
- MATH FOR EVERY KID
- PHYSICS FOR EVERY KID
Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science: Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit
by Janice VanCleave
from Wiley
Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science The newest volume in the bestselling A+ Science Projects series! Are you having a hard time coming up with a good idea for the science fair? Do you want to earn extra credit in your science class? Or do you just want to know more about how the world around you works? Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science can help you—and the best part is, it won't involve any complicated or expensive equipment. This step-by-step project book explores 30 different topics and offers dozens of experiment ideas. The book also includes lots of charts, diagrams, and illustrations. Here are just a few of the topics you'll be investigating: • Rocks and minerals • Meteorology • Oceanography • Plate tectonics • Air fronts • The greenhouse effect You'll be amazed how easy it is to turn your own ideas into winning science fair projects! Also available: Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Biology Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Chemistry
Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Chemistry: Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit (A+ Projects)
by Janice VanCleave
from Wiley
Creating clouds in a soda bottle to study weather is among the 30 fascinating experiments found in this engrossing and informative book. Shows readers how to devise and produce challenging science experiments without using complicated and expensive equipment. Once a project is completed, readers are encouraged to investigate further, create additional experiments and develop their own theories and conclusions. For children ages 12 and up.
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