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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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Janice VanCleave's Help! My Science Project Is Due Tomorrow! Easy Experiments You Can Do Overnight

Janice VanCleave's Help! My Science Project Is Due Tomorrow! Easy Experiments You Can Do Overnight

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2001
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Caught in the Last-Minute Science Project Scramble? Looking for Fun, Interesting Project Ideas? You’re in luck! With Janice VanCleave’s Help! My Science Project Is Due Tomorrow! you can choose from a wide variety of ideas drawing from all the scientific disciplines. Just pick any topic you’re interested in–stars, telescopes, cells, spiders, chemical change, solutions, the water cycle, energy, and many more–read the background information, gather a few simple materials, and start experimenting! Each chapter presents a simple scientific investigation that includes step-by-step instructions, a description of the desired result, and ideas on how to expand on the topic to make it your very own science project. And, as with all of Janice VanCleave’s experiment books, the materials are safe, inexpensive, and easily found around the house. You’ll not only find this book useful for any science project assignments all year round but a great resource for developing long-term science fair projects.
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Janice VanCleave's 204 Sticky, Gloppy, Wacky, and Wonderful Experiments

Janice VanCleave's 204 Sticky, Gloppy, Wacky, and Wonderful Experiments

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2002
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How do rocks change shape? Why does Venus rotate "backwards"? How do tigers talk with their tails? Do bigger ears hear better? Discover the answers to these and many other weird and wild mysteries in astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. Janice VanCleave’s 204 Sticky, Gloppy, Wacky, and Wonderful Experiments gives you hours and hours of hands-on, low-cost scientific fun. Try these safe, easy-to-do experiments at home or in the classroom: construct a lunar calendar to examine the phases of the moon, observe the feeding of ants to find out how they communicate, and build a model of Galileo’s thermoscope to measure how different materials change temperature. With so many amazing projects to choose from, you’ll have a blast learning about the world around you.
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Janice VanCleave's A+ Science Fair Projects

Janice VanCleave's A+ Science Fair Projects

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2003
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A fabulous collection of science projects, explorations, techniques, and ideas! Looking to wow the judges at the science fair this year? Everyone’s favorite science teacher is here to help. Janice VanCleave’s A+ Science Fair Projects has everything you need to put together a winning entry, with detailed advice on properly planning your project, from choosing a topic and collecting your facts to designing experiments and presenting your findings. Featuring all-new experiments as well as time-tested projects collected from Janice VanCleave’s A+ series, this easy-to-follow guide gives you an informative introduction to the science fair process. You get thirty-five complete starter projects on various topics in astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics, including explorations of: *The angular distance between celestial bodies *The breathing rate of goldfish *Interactions in an ecosystem *Nutrient differences in soils *Heat transfer in the atmosphere *Magnetism from electricity *And much more! You’ll also find lots of helpful tips on how to develop your own ideas into unique projects. Janice VanCleave’s A+ Science Fair Projects is the ideal guide for any middle or high school student who wants to develop a stellar science fair entry.
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Janice VanCleave's Teaching the Fun of Math

Janice VanCleave's Teaching the Fun of Math

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2005
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Make Learning Math Fun With This Hands-on Resource from Everyone'sFavorite math and Science Teacher! Now you can help students develop their math skills while fosteringa long-term love for mathematical exploration. In JaniceVanCleave's Teaching the Fun of Math, the award-winning teacher andpopular children's author gives you a wealth of teaching techniquesfor elementary and middle school math lessons that make learningfun. By engaging students in these hands-on mathematical activities andinvestigations, you'll help them understand basic concepts, applytheir mathematical thinking skills, and become independent mathinvestigators. Covering a wide range of math topics--from numbersand operations, algebra, and measurements to geometry, dataanalysis, and probability--this invaluable classroom companionalso: * Features teaching tips and key terms for each ready-to-use,reproducible activity * Adheres to the standards of the National Council of Teachers ofMathematics * Makes it easy to adapt activities and investigations to differentgrade levels * Provides advice on preparing materials and presenting each topic,as well as suggestions for challenging extensions * Explains how the math problems apply in the real world As with all of Janice VanCleave's books, the format is easy tofollow and the required materials are inexpensive and easy to find.With Janice VanCleave's Teaching the Fund of Math you can inspire,challenge, and help your students improve their test scores--anddevelop a lifelong interest in math!
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Janice VanCleave's A+ Science Fair Workbook and Project Journal, Grades 7-12

Janice VanCleave's A+ Science Fair Workbook and Project Journal, Grades 7-12

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2003
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Your all-in-one resource for science fair success Don’t wait till the last minute to start preparing for this year’s science fair. This book makes it easy and fun to complete a project that you can take pride in, and maybe even take to national and international competitions. You get expert guidance in creating a great project from start to finish, with information on basic science fair procedures, tools, and techniques. You’ll also find background experiments to try, pages for taking notes on each topic, and a personal project journal to help you keep track of every step as you choose your project, gather your data, report your findings, and prepare to make a spectacular presentation. The topics covered span the science curriculum and include topics in astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. All the activities can be done either at home or in the classroom with inexpensive and easy-to-find materials. So find out how enjoyable and rewarding completing a science project can really be, and have a great science fair experience!
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Janice VanCleave's Engineering for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave's Engineering for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2007
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Now you can discover the answers to these and many other fascinating questions about engineering for yourself with this fun-filled resource. Janice VanCleave's Engineering for Every Kid presents entertaining, challenging experiments and activities to help you understand the different types of engineering there are—including structural, solar, electrical, and chemical—and how each is applied to real world everyday situations. Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list of easy-to-find materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and a simple scientific explanation. Plus, the book’s 25 projects can easily be used in the classroom, as the basis of a science fair project, or at home just for fun!
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Janice VanCleave's Super Science Challenges

Janice VanCleave's Super Science Challenges

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2007
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This fun-filled resource will help you discover how to answer these questions and more, and in the process, come up with your own great science projects. Janice VanCleave's Super Science Challenges gives you the ideas and information you need to start experimenting in a range of topics from astronomy, biology, and chemistry to earth science and physics. You can use these science challenges as jumping off points for science fairs or classroom projects, or just try them at home for fun. The book is designed to show you how to use science inquiry to solve an exciting challenge.
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Janice VanCleave's Teaching the Fun of Science to Young Learners

Janice VanCleave's Teaching the Fun of Science to Young Learners

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2008
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The book's 75 lessons and reproducible activities touch on all areas of science and provide the key to a world of science magic and mystery. While kids will have fun doing the activities and learning to love science, they are also being encouraged to develop other skills, including reading, writing, math, and art. The book is designed to help young students catch the "science bug" and find the answers for themselves to these and other questions: Why do cats have whiskers?How does a caterpillar change into a butterfly?Why do elephants have such large ears?How does a grasshopper grow?Why is the skin on my elbows so wrinkled?Why does food taste different when I have a cold?How can we make perfume from flower petals?Why does my shadow change during the day?
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Janice VanCleave's Great Science Project Ideas from Real Kids

Janice VanCleave's Great Science Project Ideas from Real Kids

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
2006
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There's plenty for you to choose from in this collection of forty terrific science project ideas from real kids, chosen by well-known children's science writer Janice VanCleave. Developing your own science project requires planning, research, and lots of hard work. This book saves you time and effort by showing you how to develop your project from start to finish and offering useful design and presentation techniques. Projects are in an easy-to-follow format, use easy-to-find materials, and include dozens illustrations and diagrams that show you what kinds of charts and graphs to include in your science project and how to set up your project display. You’ll also find clear scientific explanations, tips for developing your own unique science project, and 100 additional ideas for science projects in all science categories.
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Janice VanCleave's Biology For Every Kid

Janice VanCleave's Biology For Every Kid

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
1989
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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 you can discover answers to these and other fascinating questions about biologythe study of living organisms. In Biology for Every Kid, you'll learn how to talk with fireflies, watch bacteria wage war in a glass of milk, discover how to tell the temperature by counting cricket chirps, and find out how an apple and an onion can taste the same. 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.
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Janice VanCleave's Chemistry for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave's Chemistry for Every Kid

VanCleave Janice

JOHN WILEY SONS INC
1989
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Discover the Basic Secrets of Chemistry Chemistry is a wondrous type of scientific magic. From its origins in medieval alchemy to the remarkable advances of today's biochemists--chemistry has the rare ability to captivate our imaginations. Chemistry for Every Kid introduces the young scientist to this intriguing field. In its pages you'll discover clear liquids that change into green globs, an egg that separates from its shell, and 99 other basic experiments with dramatic results. With each experiment, you'll learn more about chemistry concepts, terminology, and laboratory methods--and get lots of ideas for school and science fair projects. Each experiment is explained in terms of ...* Purpose: Stating the basic goals of the experiment * Materials: A complete list of all the necessary supplies * Procedure: Step-by-step instructions on how to perform the experiment * Results: An explanation stating exactly what is to happen * Why?: An easily understandable scientific explanation of why each particular result is achieved No elaborate or expensive equipment is needed--almost all the required material can be readily found around the house. Experimentation is the basis for all scientific inquiry so Chemistry for Every Kid is more than an exciting collection of challenging experiments--it's also a training manual for the basic methods and practices common to all scientific research. Experiments demonstrate simple chemistry with the use of colored water, the behavior of gases with a pop bottle, the difference between acids and bases, and much more. All of these safe and workable experiments have been completely pretested. Chemistry for Every Kid is an exciting book that teaches basic chemistry--while you have fun. When learning science means doing science, learning becomes an adventure! Acclaim for Janice VanCleave's books: 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 An entertaining, educational, and nonthreatening aid to understanding earth science.--School Library Journal on Earth Science for Every Kid Excellent in value...Many early-grade school parents should consider it for their children, as should teachers as a resource for classroom activities. --Science Books & Films on Chemistry for Every Kid A worthwhile purchase.--Kirkus Reviews on Biology for Every Kid Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave: * ASTRONOMY FOR EVERY KID * BIOLOGY 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
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Janice VanCleave's Earth Science for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave's Earth Science for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
1991
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How are mountains formed? What makes the air we breathe? What causes the ocean waves? Now you can learn the answers to these and other questions about the earth, sea, and air through 101 fun, safe, low-cost experiments and activities that can be performed at home or in the classroom. In Earth Science for Every Kid, you'll use a tennis ball and a marble to demonstrate a solar eclipse. You'll make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to understand sedimentary rock formation. And, with the assistance of a Slinky(r) and a helper, you'll learn about the motion of water waves. 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 *GEOGRAPHY FOR EVERY KID *GEOMETRY FOR EVERY KID *THE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KID *MATH FOR EVERY KID *PHYSICS FOR EVERY KID
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Janice VanCleave's Astronomy for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave's Astronomy for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
1991
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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
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Janice VanCleave's Math for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave's Math for Every Kid

Janice VanCleave

John Wiley Sons Inc
1991
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How long is the world’s longest earthworm? How tall was a brachiosaurus? What’s the average diameter of human hair? What’s the circumference of the earth at the equator? Now you can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about math. Packed with illustrations, Math for Every Kid uses simple problems and activities to teach you about measurements, fractions, graphs, problem solving, and much more! Using activities that relate math to everyday life, this book will help you feel comfortable with math—right from the start. You’ll make a sun clock, create a thermometer from a straw, race a paper boat, grow your own bean plant, and even play a game of ring the bottle. Each of the many problems and activities 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 Physics for Every Kid
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