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Janice VanCleave's Guide to the Best Science Fair Projects

Janice VanCleave's Guide to the Best Science Fair Projects

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
1997
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Let Janice VanCleave help you create your own winning science project Where can you find lots of interesting ideas? How do you begin a project? How can you create an eye-catching display? What can you do to impress the judges? Discover the answers to these and other questions in this complete guide to winning science fair projects. Learn how to develop a topic from any idea, and find out the best ways to create, assemble, and present projects—including special tips on how to display them. Try out some of Janice VanCleave's favorite experiments on topics from astronomy and biology to chemistry, math, and engineering. As you have fun completing these experiments, you'll be learning the secrets of science fair success. 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
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Janice VanCleave's Constellations for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave's Constellations for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
1997
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Where can you find Leo the lion? How can you bring a constellation into your room? What are the oldest stars? How did the Milky Way Galaxy get its name? Now you can explore the answers to these and other questions in Janice VanCleave's Constellations for Every Kid. Find the constellations Draco, Libra, Hydra, Hercules, and many more from your own backyard. Make a star disk that can track star movements. Find out what a balloon can tell us about stars. With activities like making an astronomer's flashlight and a shoebox planetarium, Janice VanCleave's Constellations for Every Kid will have you reaching for the stars. Each of the activities begins with a statement of purpose, followed by 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 at home or in the classroom. 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 *ECOLOGY FOR EVERY KID *GEOGRAPHY FOR EVERY KID *GEOMETRY FOR EVERY KID *THE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KID *MATH FOR EVERY KID *OCEANS FOR EVERY KID *PHYSICS FOR EVERY KID
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Janice VanCleave's Food and Nutrition for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave's Food and Nutrition for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
1999
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How does milk help me grow? Where do vitamins come from? Do carrots really strengthen my eyesight? Find out these answers-in Janice VanCleave's Food and Nutrition for Every Kid. To the delight of children, parents, and teachers everywhere, America's favorite science teacher brings a welcome addition to the popular Science for Every Kid series. Through fun, safe, and easy-to-do experiments, Janice VanCleave teaches kids ages eight to twelve all about food and nutrition. Kids can learn about leavening agents by mixing baking soda with vinegar. They'll explore why different sweeteners vary in sweetness, how to use natural food dyes to dye a T-shirt, and what the food pyramid is-plus much more. Each experiment is broken down into a purpose, list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and explanations that kids can understand. Every project has been tested and can be performed safely and inexpensively using ordinary household materials.
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Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science

Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
1999
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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
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Janice VanCleave's Teaching the Fun of Science

Janice VanCleave's Teaching the Fun of Science

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2001
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Make Learning Science Fun with this Essential Guide from Everyone’s Favorite Science Teacher! Now you can introduce children to the wonders of science in a way that’s exhilarating and lasting. In Janice VanCleave’s Teaching the Fun of Science, the award-winning teacher and popular children’s author provides key tools to help you effectively teach the physical, life, and Earth and space sciences and encourage kids to become enthusiastic, independent investigators. Each science concept is presented with hands-on activities, teacher tips, key terms, and much more, including: *reproducible sheets of experiments and patterns *lists of expectations based on National Science Education Standards and Benchmarks *advice on preparing materials and presenting each topic *dozens of suggestions for extensions As with all of Janice VanCleave’s books, the format is easy to follow and the required materials are inexpensive and easy to find. With Janice VanCleave’s Teaching the Fun of Science you can inspire, challenge, and help your students to develop a lively and lifelong interest in science. "Janice VanCleave’s books are so popular that they are some of the books we check out most often. . . . Our student teachers and new teachers often comment about how useful the VanCleave books are."–Janet Jordon, Purdue University "Ms. VanCleave’s presentation of the application of the scientific process is truly beyond compare. . . . She is able to set high standards for children without mystifying the subject. . . . [A] talented author and spectacular teacher."–Kristen Parks, Education Director, The Discovery Science Place "People often tell me how great my science lessons are. I always admit that the lessons come straight from Janice VanCleave’s books. . . . Everyone in my class gets excited when it’s science time!"–Laura Roberts, elementary school teacher, Louisville, KY
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Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World

Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2004
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Fun facts and experiments about Earth’s amazing and unique climatic regions! Janice VanCleave’s Science Around the World presents interesting facts and fun experiments that relate to the different geographical regions of the world–also known as biomes. Each different biome–forest, grassland, desert, and tundra–has its own unique plant life, animal life, and climate. The experiments, activities, and facts in this book help explain how the different biomes work and show the importance biomes play in keeping life on Earth so fascinatingly diverse. You’ll learn how the tilt of Earth affects the weather in different parts of the world; how and why some animals migrate; why leaves change color; and how cacti survive so long without rainfall. From the South American rainforests to the African savannas to the Chinese Takla Makan Desert, you’ll find out how climate and geography determine the way plants and animals look and behave–with safe, inexpensive experiments for the home and classroom!
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Janice VanCleave's Scientists Through the Ages

Janice VanCleave's Scientists Through the Ages

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2004
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Profiles of some of history’s greatest scientists–– and fun experiments that demonstrate their theories! Janice VanCleave’s Scientists Through the Ages profiles the lives and work of more than twenty-five important thinkers in astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. This exciting book includes short biographies of the scientists, descriptions of their contributions to science, and simple experiments that reveal some of their most important discoveries. You’ll meet scientists from every part of the world and every age, from Archimedes to Einstein, Galileo Galilei to Maria Mitchell, and Mary Anning to Marie Curie. Every experiment can be performed at home or in the classroom with safe, inexpensive materials. So find out how these famous scientists made life better for all of us, and start your own explorations with these fun and easy experiments!
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Janice VanCleave's 203 Icy, Freezing, Frosty, Cool, and Wild Experiments

Janice VanCleave's 203 Icy, Freezing, Frosty, Cool, and Wild Experiments

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
1999
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Why are Popsicles softer than ice? What makes bananas turn brown? Why does the Moon seem to change shape? How do whales use sound to "see"? Figure out the answers for yourself with these totally cool activities and experiments about the wonders of astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. Janice VanCleave’s 203 Icy, Freezing, Frosty, Cool, and Wild Experiments guarantees hours and hours of fascinating, hands-on, safe, low-cost science fun. Try these awesome projects at home or in the classroom: make your own astrolabe and measure the altitude of the stars, transform dishwashing liquid into intricate crystal formations, and use Gummi Bear candy to study how water is absorbed. Each experiment includes an illustration and simple step-by-step instructions. Look for these other bestselling Janice VanCleave books*200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird, and Fun Experiments*201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, and Incredible Experiments*202 Oozing, Bubbling, Dripping, and Bouncing ExperimentsChildren Ages 8–12
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Janice VanCleave's Volcanoes

Janice VanCleave's Volcanoes

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
1994
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The perfect science fair idea books ? Spectacular Science Projects Janice VanCleave?s Volcanoes Why do volcanoes erupt?How do scientists predict volcanoes?Where are most volcanoes found? Janice VanCleave?s Volcanoes includes 20 fun and simple experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about volcanoes, plus dozens of additional suggestions for developing your own science fair projects. Learn about predicting volcanic eruptions with a simple experiment using a magnet, a nail, and a piece of cardboard. Explore the fiery unseen interior of a volcano using a potato and a plastic soda bottle. Find out how lava forms into rocks using marbles in a box. All experiments use inexpensive household materials and involve a minimum of preparation and clean up. Children ages 8?12 Also available in the Spectacular Science Projects Series: Janice VanCleave?s Animals Janice VanCleave?s Earthquakes Janice VanCleave?s Electricity Janice VanCleave?s Gravity Janice VanCleave?s Machines Janice VanCleave?s Magnets Janice VanCleave?s Molecules Janice VanCleave?s Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses Janice VanCleave?s Weather
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Janice VanCleave's Electricity

Janice VanCleave's Electricity

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
1994
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The perfect science fair idea books Spectacular Science Projects Janice Vancleave’s Electricity*How do you make a battery out of a lemon?*Can a magnet produce electricity?*How does a flashlight work?Janice VanCleave’s Electricity includes 20 simple and fun experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about electricity, plus dozens of additional suggestions for developing your own science fair projects. Learn about electric charges with a simple experiment using modeling clay and a plastic straw; about voltage using a bowl, paper towels, and a raw egg; about conductors with some clothespins, aluminum foil, and a flashlight bulb; and much more. All experiments are safe, use inexpensive household materials, and involve a minimum of preparation and clean up. Children ages 8–12 Also available in the Spectacular Science Projects Series: Janice VanCleave’s Animals Janice VanCleave’s Earthquakes Janice VanCleave’s Gravity Janice VanCleave’s Machines Janice VanCleave’s Magnets Janice VanCleave’s Molecules Janice VanCleave’s Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses Janice VanCleave’s Volcanoes Janice VanCleave’s Weather
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Janice VanCleave's 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, & Incredible Experiments

Janice VanCleave's 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, & Incredible Experiments

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
1994
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How do honeybees find their way home? Why is Venus so hot? How can you measure the speed of the wind? What makes a sound loud or soft? Discover the awesome answers to these and other fascinating mysteries in biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy. Just try these 201 fun, safe, low-cost experiments at home or in the classroom. You’ll look through a drop of water to find out how a magnifying lens works. Using a Styrofoam ball, a pencil, and a lamp, you’ll learn why the Moon appears and disappears. With just a jar and some ice cubes, you can demonstrate how rain is formed. Each experiment includes an illustration and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. This companion volume to the enormously popular 200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird, and Fun Experiments brings together magical projects from Janice VanCleave’s Science for Every Kid and Spectacular Science Projects series—plus 40 all-new experiments that make science come to life. Children Ages 8–12
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Janice VanCleave's Geometry for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave's Geometry for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
1994
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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 you 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 about acute and obtuse angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, plane and space figures, and much more! By arranging the pieces of an intriguing Chinese puzzle called a tangram, you'll explore all the different shapes you can form. You'll also learn how to create a colorful 3-D drawing that seems to rise right off the page! And, by building a geoboard, you'll discover 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 easy to understand explanation. Every project 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 *THE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KID *MATH FOR EVERY KID *PHYSICS FOR EVERY KID
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Janice VanCleave's Geometry for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave's Geometry for Every Kid

VanCleave Janice

JOHN WILEY SONS INC
1994
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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
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Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Astronomy

Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Astronomy

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2001
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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
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Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Astronomy

Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Astronomy

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2001
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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
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Janice VanCleave's Science Around the Year

Janice VanCleave's Science Around the Year

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2000
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Over Two Million Janice VanCleave Books Sold! Janice VanCleave’s Science Around the Year Dozens of Seasonal Projects Loads of Fun Facts Why do leaves change colors? How do polar bears avoid slipping on the ice? How are snowflakes made? Why do your toes and fingertips wrinkle if you spend lots of time swimming? How do flies taste their food with their feet? Figure out the answers to these and many other scientific mysteries with this awesome assortment of experiments, projects, and facts for every season of the year. With an amazing experiment for each week, Janice VanCleave’s Science Around the Year introduces you to dozens of wondrous topics in astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. Discover why leaves turn colors and fall off trees in autumn, why September is a good time to look for monarch butterflies, how salt melts ice, what pinecones can tell you about the weather, and much, much more. As with all of Janice VanCleave’s books, each activity is fun and includes simple step-by-step instructions, as well as clear explanations of the concepts you’re seeing in action. Janice VanCleave’s Science Around the Year promises hours and hours of fascinating, hands-on, safe, low-cost science fun–at home or in the classroom.
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Janice VanCleave's Science Through the Ages

Janice VanCleave's Science Through the Ages

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2002
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How much would you weigh on Mars? What can exploding balloons tell us about weather? Why do heavy ships stay afloat on water? How can you lift an elephant with one finger? You’ll discover the answers to these and many other fascinating questions when you journey through science history with Janice VanCleave as your guide. Packed with fun facts, activities, and experiments, Janice VanCleave’s Science Through the Ages introduces you to the amazing stories behind some of the greatest scientific discoveries of our time. Each chapter provides easy-to-follow instructions for hands-on experiments, as well as clear explanations that reveal the many ways science has helped people––from ancient times right up through today! You’ll find out how to use Stone Age tools to make art, build a simple telescope, look at your own blood vessels (did you know you have thousands of miles of them?), construct a stethoscope, create a model of Galileo’s gas thermometer, and much more. As with all of Janice VanCleave’s books, the materials are safe, inexpensive, and easily found around the house. So take a time-traveling tour of discovery and get ready for hours and hours of fascinating science fun––at home or in the classroom.
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Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Physics

Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Physics

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2003
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A brand-new collection of outstanding physics projects! 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 physics class? Or do you just want to learn more about how physics affects our everyday lives? Janice VanCleave’s A+ Projects in Physics can help–and you don’t even need any complicated or expensive equipment. This step-by-step guide features 30 different topics in physics and dozens of winning experiment ideas. Packed with helpful illustrations and charts, the book helps you explore key physics concepts, including: *Angular measurement *Linear intertia *Transfer of energy *Light rays *Sound waves *Electricity and magnetism *Terminal Velocity *And much more This inspirational guide gives you all the hands-on help you need to turn your own ideas into science fair projects.
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Janice VanCleave's Energy for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave's Energy for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2005
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How do plants make their own food? Why do the different strings on a guitar have differentsounds? What does the color of a star tell you about how hot the staris? What's the difference between gamma rays, X-rays, andmicrowaves? Now you can discover the answers to these and many otherfascinating questions about energy for yourself with thisfun-filled science resource. Packed with illustrations, JaniceVanCleave's Energy for Every Kid presents entertaining, challengingexperiments and activities to help you understand the differenttypes of energy--including heat, sound, electricity, and light--andhow they bring about change in the world around you. You'll developyour problem-solving skills as you create a "leaping frog" thatturns potential energy into kinetic energy, model sound waves witha Slinky?, use a balloon to demonstrate static electricity, make"sun" tea with solar energy, and much more! Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list ofmaterials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and aneasy-to-understand explanation. Plus, all projects have beenpretested so you can perform them safely and inexpensively in theclassroom, at a science fair, or at home! Also available in the Science for Every Kid series: ASTRONOMY BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY CONSTELLATIONS DINOSAURS EARTH SCIENCE ECOLOGY GEOGRAPHY GEOMETRY THE HUMAN BODY MATH OCEANS PHYSICS
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