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Del 108 - Science for Every Kid Series
Janice VanCleave's The Human Body for Every Kid
Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun
Häftad, Engelska, 1995
128 kr
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What makes the heart beat faster or slower? How do tightrope walkers keep their balance? Why does spinning fast cause dizziness? Explore the mysteries and the workings of the human body through this fascinating collection of ideas, projects, and activities. Have fun while you learn about everything from the body's basic building blocks to how the brain receives messages from other parts of the body. Make a model of a human cell that you can eat for dessert. Make a working model of a human lung from a soda bottle, a balloon, and a garbage bag. Through these and other activities, you'll find out how your lungs supply air to your blood and your heart pumps blood throughout your body; how your body sees, hears, feels, smells, and tastes the world around it; how you lose and regain up to five pounds of skin every year; and much more. Most of the materials you need are already part of you; the rest you will easily find around the house or classroom. Every activity has been "child tested" and can be performed safely and cheaply in the classroom, at a science fair, or at home. 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.
Del 9 - Spectacular Science Project
Janice VanCleave's Weather
Mind-Boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects
Häftad, Engelska, 1995
130 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The perfect science fair idea books . Spectacular Science ProjectsJanice VanCleave's Weather* Why does it rain?* What causes thunder and lightning?* How does a cloud form?Janice VanCleave's Weather includes 20 fun and simple experimentsthat allow you to discover the answers to these and otherfascinating questions about weather, plus dozens of additionalsuggestions for developing your own science fair projects. Learnwhat causes lightning with a simple experiment using a roll of tapein a darkened room. Make a barometer from a soda bottle, straws,modeling clay, and colored water. Use a shoe box, plastic wrap, andsome soil to understand the greenhouse effect. All experiments useinexpensive household materials and involve a minimum ofpreparation and cleanup. Children ages 8-12 Also available in theSpectacular Science Projects Series Janice VanCleave's AnimalsJanice VanCleave's Earthquakes Janice VanCleave's ElectricityJanice VanCleave's Gravity Janice VanCleave's Machines JaniceVanCleave's Magnets Janice VanCleave's Molecules Janice VanCleave'sMicroscopes and Magnifying Lenses Janice VanCleave's VolcanoesKids.
Del 110 - Science for Every Kid Series
Janice VanCleave's Ecology for Every Kid
Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun
Häftad, Engelska, 1996
162 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
When is a weed not a weed? How can a jackrabbit survive in the desert? Why is the climate cooler higher in the mountains? Now you can learn the answers to these and other questions aboutecology. With the ideas and activities in Ecology for Every Kid,you'll have fun exploring everything from your role in spreadingplant seeds, to greenhouse gases' effect on the earth'stemperature. Use a raisin cookie, a pencil, and a toothpick to learn how awoodpecker gets its food. With uncooked rice and a sock, see how amountain goat maintains its footing on rocky slopes. In otherfascinating projects, you'll find out how a cactus stores water,how fox-hunting affects tree growth, and much more. You'll find most of the materials you need around the house orclassroom. The book also contains many helpful diagrams andillustrations plus a glossary of bold-faced terms for you to referto whenever necessary. Every activity has been pretested and can beperformed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or athome. 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 PHYSICS FOR EVERY KID
Del 111 - Science for Every Kid Series
Janice VanCleave's Ecology for Every Kid
Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun
Inbunden, Engelska, 1996
275 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
When is a weed not a weed? How can a jackrabbit survive in the desert? Why is the climate cooler higher in the mountains? Now you can learn the answers to these and other questions aboutecology. With the ideas and activities in Ecology for Every Kid,you'll have fun exploring everything from your role in spreadingplant seeds, to greenhouse gases' effect on the earth'stemperature. Use a raisin cookie, a pencil, and a toothpick to learn how awoodpecker gets its food. With uncooked rice and a sock, see how amountain goat maintains its footing on rocky slopes. In otherfascinating projects, you'll find out how a cactus stores water,how fox-hunting affects tree growth, and much more. You'll find most of the materials you need around the house orclassroom. The book also contains many helpful diagrams andillustrations plus a glossary of bold-faced terms for you to referto whenever necessary. Every activity has been pretested and can beperformed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or athome. 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 PHYSICS FOR EVERY KID
Del 11 - Spectacular Science Project
Janice VanCleave's Rocks and Minerals
Mind-Boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects
Häftad, Engelska, 1996
110 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
What are fossils?* How do stalactites and stalagmites form?* Can rock melt? Janice VanCleave's Rocks and Minerals includes 20 fun and simpleexperiments that allow you to discover the answers to these andother fascinating questions about rocks and minerals, plus dozensof additional suggestions for developing your own science fairprojects. See how sedimentary rock is formed using two pillows, a yardstick,and some masking tape. Make models of rocks and minerals withgumdrops, toothpicks, and plastic bags. Learn what carbonateminerals are and how to identify them using a glass jar, somevinegar, and an egg. All experiments use inexpensive householdmaterials 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 Volcanoes Janice VanCleave's Weather
Del 112 - Science for Every Kid Series
Janice VanCleave's Oceans for Every Kid
Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun
Häftad, Engelska, 1996
176 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Why is the ocean salty? How do whales stay warm? What causes tides to rise and fall? How do oil spills affect ocean animals? Now you can discover the answers to these and many otherfascinating questions about the ocean--the earth's last frontier.Janice VanCleave's Oceans for Every Kid makes learning about theocean and its inhabitants an intriguing adventure. Use a bottle,pennies, a straw, and clay to demonstrate how submarines rise. Makeyour own wave holder with index cards and a plastic folder. Throughthese and other activities you'll find out how fish move up anddown in water, how pollutants move into the ocean, how to navigatewithout a compass, how to map the surface of the ocean floor, andmuch more. Each of the activities begins with a statement of purpose followedby a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expectedresults, and an easy- to-understand explanation. Every activity hasbeen pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively athome or in the classroom. 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* ECOLOGY 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
175 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Why do bubbles escape from soda? How can you clean up an oil slick? What's the best environment for worms? Why does milk curdle? Explore the strange and sometimes slimy answers to these and otherquestions about astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, andphysics in Janice VanCleave's 202 Oozing, Bubbling, Dripping, andBouncing Experiments. Try these fun-filled, hands-on projects athome or in the classroom. Drip liquid mud to show how craters formon the moon, use toothpaste to simulate a shield volcano, and makeyour own "bouncy blubber" with water, borax, and glue. Eachexperiment includes an illustration and safe, simple, step-by-stepinstructions. This latest Janice VanCleave treasury, a companion to theenormously popular 200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird, and FunExperiments and 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, and IncredibleExperiments, brings together projects from her SCIENCE FOR EVERYKID and SPECTACULAR SCIENCE PROJECTS series -- plus 40 all-newexperiments that make science ooze, bubble, and drip withexcitement. Children Ages 8 -12 "A gimmick-free book in which doing is learning. Great for home orclassroom." -- American Bookseller on Janice VanCleave's 200 Gooey,Slippery, Slimy, Weird, and Fun Experiments "VanCleave writes books designed to show students that science isfun, and this latest collection does just that." -- School LibraryJournal on Janice VanCleave's 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, andIncredible Experiments
245 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Let Janice VanCleave help you create your own winning scienceproject 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 completeguide to winning science fair projects. Learn how to develop atopic from any idea, and find out the best ways to create,assemble, and present projects--including special tips on how todisplay them. Try out some of Janice VanCleave's favoriteexperiments on topics from astronomy and biology to chemistry,math, and engineering. As you have fun completing theseexperiments, you'll be learning the secrets of science fairsuccess. Praise for Janice VanCleave's books "Stunningly clear, direct, and informative projects."--SchoolLibrary Journal "[They] not only teach children the basics of science, but alsoentertain along the way . . . great for kids."--Parentguide
Del 115 - Science for Every Kid Series
Janice VanCleave's Constellations for Every Kid
Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun
Häftad, Engelska, 1997
172 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
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 inJanice VanCleave's Constellations for Every Kid. Find theconstellations Draco, Libra, Hydra, Hercules, and many more fromyour own backyard. Make a star disk that can track star movements.Find out what a balloon can tell us about stars. With activitieslike making an astronomer's flashlight and a shoebox planetarium,Janice VanCleave's Constellations for Every Kid will have youreaching for the stars. Each of the activities begins with a statement of purpose, followedby a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expectedresults, and an easy-to-understand explanation. Every activity hasbeen pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively athome 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
Del 117 - Science for Every Kid Series
Janice VanCleave's Food and Nutrition for Every Kid
Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun
Häftad, Engelska, 1999
128 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
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 forEvery Kid. To the delight of children, parents, and teacherseverywhere, America's favorite science teacher brings a welcomeaddition to the popular Science for Every Kid series. Through fun,safe, and easy-to-do experiments, Janice VanCleave teaches kidsages eight to twelve all about food and nutrition. Kids can learn about leavening agents by mixing baking soda withvinegar. They'll explore why different sweeteners vary insweetness, how to use natural food dyes to dye a T-shirt, and whatthe 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 thatkids can understand. Every project has been tested and can beperformed safely and inexpensively using ordinary householdmaterials.
Del 1 - VanCleave A+ Science Projects Series
Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science
Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit
Häftad, Engelska, 1999
136 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
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
140 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
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 extensionsAs 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
Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World
Activities on Biomes from Pole to Pole
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
187 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Fun facts and experiments about Earth's amazing and unique climaticregions! Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World presents interestingfacts and fun experiments that relate to the different geographicalregions of the world-also known as biomes. Each differentbiome-forest, grassland, desert, and tundra-has its own uniqueplant life, animal life, and climate. The experiments, activities,and facts in this book help explain how the different biomes workand show the importance biomes play in keeping life on Earth sofascinatingly diverse. You'll learn how the tilt of Earth affects the weather in differentparts of the world; how and why some animals migrate; why leaveschange color; and how cacti survive so long without rainfall. Fromthe South American rainforests to the African savannas to theChinese Takla Makan Desert, you'll find out how climate andgeography determine the way plants and animals look and behave-withsafe, inexpensive experiments for the home and classroom!
175 kr
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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!
130 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
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 Experiments201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, and Incredible Experiments202 Oozing, Bubbling, Dripping, and Bouncing ExperimentsChildren Ages 8-12
Del 7 - Spectacular Science Project
Janice VanCleave's Volcanoes
Mind-boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects
Häftad, Engelska, 1994
130 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The perfect science fair idea books
Spectacular Science Projects Janice VanCleaves Volcanoes Why do volcanoes erupt?How do scientists predict volcanoes?Where are most volcanoes found?Janice VanCleaves 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 812 Also available in the Spectacular Science Projects Series: Janice VanCleaves Animals Janice VanCleaves Earthquakes Janice VanCleaves Electricity Janice VanCleaves Gravity Janice VanCleaves Machines Janice VanCleaves Magnets Janice VanCleaves Molecules Janice VanCleaves Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses Janice VanCleaves Weather
Del 10 - Spectacular Science Project
Janice VanCleave's Electricity
Mind-boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects
Häftad, Engelska, 1994
130 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The perfect science fair idea books . Spectacular Science ProjectsJanice 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 funexperiments that allow you to discover the answers to these andother fascinating questions about electricity, plus dozens ofadditional suggestions for developing your own science fairprojects. Learn about electric charges with a simple experimentusing modeling clay and a plastic straw; about voltage using abowl, paper towels, and a raw egg; about conductors with someclothespins, aluminum foil, and a flashlight bulb; and much more.All experiments are safe, use inexpensive household materials, andinvolve a minimum of preparation and clean up. Children ages 8-12Also available in the Spectacular Science Projects Series: JaniceVanCleave's Animals Janice VanCleave's Earthquakes JaniceVanCleave's Gravity Janice VanCleave's Machines Janice VanCleave'sMagnets Janice VanCleave's Molecules Janice VanCleave's Microscopesand Magnifying Lenses Janice VanCleave's Volcanoes JaniceVanCleave's Weather
151 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
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
Del 106 - Science for Every Kid Series
Janice VanCleave's Geometry for Every Kid
Easy Activities that Make Learning Geometry Fun
Häftad, Engelska, 1994
162 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
How do you fold a sheet of paper into the shape of a whale? How doyou measure the area of a pizza pie? How can you draw a circlewithin a circle without lifting your pencil from the paper? Now you can discover the answers to these and other fascinatingquestions about elementary geometry--the study of shapes. Packedwith illustrations, Geometry for Every Kid uses simple problems andactivities to teach about acute and obtuse angles, parallel andperpendicular lines, plane and space figures, and much more! Byarranging the pieces of an intriguing Chinese puzzle called atangram, you'll explore all the different shapes you can form.You'll also learn how to create a colorful 3-D drawing that seemsto rise right off the page! And, by building a geoboard, you'lldiscover a quick, fun way to compare the area of differentgeometric figures. Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list ofmaterials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an easyto understand explanation. Every project has been pretested and canbe performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or athome. 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
Del 107 - Science for Every Kid Series
Janice VanCleave's Geometry for Every Kid
Easy Activities that Make Learning Geometry Fun
Inbunden, Engelska, 1994
275 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
How do you fold a sheet of paper into the shape of a whale? How doyou measure the area of a pizza pie? How can you draw a circlewithin a circle without lifting your pencil from the paper? Now you can discover the answers to these and other fascinatingquestions about elementary geometry--the study of shapes. Packedwith illustrations, Geometry for Every Kid uses simple problems andactivities to teach about acute and obtuse angles, parallel andperpendicular lines, plane and space figures, and much more! Byarranging the pieces of an intriguing Chinese puzzle called atangram, you'll explore all the different shapes you can form.You'll also learn how to create a colorful 3-D drawing that seemsto rise right off the page! And, by building a geoboard, you'lldiscover a quick, fun way to compare the area of differentgeometric figures. Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list ofmaterials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an easyto understand explanation. Every project has been pretested and canbe performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or athome. 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 A+ Projects in Astronomy
Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit
Inbunden, Engelska, 2001
350 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
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 BiologyJanice VanCleave's A+ Projects in ChemistryJanice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science
Del 3 - VanCleave A+ Science Projects Series
Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Astronomy
Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit
Häftad, Engelska, 2001
99 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
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 BiologyJanice VanCleave's A+ Projects in ChemistryJanice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science
130 kr
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Over Two Million Janice VanCleave Books Sold!Janice VanCleave's Science Around the YearDozens of Seasonal ProjectsLoads of Fun Facts Why do leaves change colors? How do polar bears avoid slipping onthe ice? How are snowflakes made? Why do your toes and fingertipswrinkle if you spend lots of time swimming? How do flies tastetheir food with their feet? Figure out the answers to these andmany other scientific mysteries with this awesome assortment ofexperiments, projects, and facts for every season of the year. Withan amazing experiment for each week, Janice VanCleave's ScienceAround the Year introduces you to dozens of wondrous topics inastronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. Discoverwhy leaves turn colors and fall off trees in autumn, why Septemberis 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 andincludes simple step-by-step instructions, as well as clearexplanations of the concepts you're seeing in action. JaniceVanCleave's Science Around the Year promises hours and hours offascinating, hands-on, safe, low-cost science fun-at home or in theclassroom.
130 kr
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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 fascinatingquestions when you journey through science history with JaniceVanCleave as your guide. Packed with fun facts, activities, andexperiments, Janice VanCleave's Science Through the Ages introducesyou to the amazing stories behind some of the greatest scientificdiscoveries of our time. Each chapter provides easy-to-followinstructions for hands-on experiments, as well as clearexplanations that reveal the many ways science has helpedpeople--from ancient times right up through today! You'll find out how to use Stone Age tools to make art, build asimple telescope, look at your own blood vessels (did you know youhave thousands of miles of them?), construct a stethoscope, createa model of Galileo's gas thermometer, and much more. As with all ofJanice VanCleave's books, the materials are safe, inexpensive, andeasily found around the house. So take a time-traveling tour ofdiscovery and get ready for hours and hours of fascinating sciencefun--at home or in the classroom.
Del 4 - VanCleave A+ Science Projects Series
Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Physics
Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit
Häftad, Engelska, 2003
130 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Thirty terrific physics projects from everyone's favorite science teacher This invaluable guide to physics projects, written for middle and high school students, details how to put together projects that showcase key physics concepts. In this latest volume in her successful series of science fair project books, Janice VanCleave provides thirty comprehensive projects-on measurement, force and motion, states of matter, energy, and electricity-that come complete with illustrations, charts, diagrams, and suggestions for original projects on related topics. Whether students want to work with pendulums, lenses, or parallel circuits, this book provides the inspiration and hands-on help they need to assure science fair success. Janice VanCleave (Riesel, TX) is a former elementary and high school science teacher who now spends her time writing and giving science workshops. She is the author of more than forty children's science books, with sales totaling more than 2 million copies.
Del 15 - Science for Every Kid Series
Janice VanCleave's Energy for Every Kid
Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun
Häftad, Engelska, 2005
131 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
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
Janice VanCleave's Help! My Science Project Is Due Tomorrow! Easy Experiments You Can Do Overnight
Häftad, Engelska, 2001
163 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
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 IsDue Tomorrow! you can choose from a wide variety of ideas drawingfrom all the scientific disciplines. Just pick any topic you'reinterested in-stars, telescopes, cells, spiders, chemical change,solutions, the water cycle, energy, and many more-read thebackground information, gather a few simple materials, and startexperimenting! Each chapter presents a simple scientific investigation thatincludes step-by-step instructions, a description of the desiredresult, and ideas on how to expand on the topic to make it yourvery own science project. And, as with all of Janice VanCleave'sexperiment books, the materials are safe, inexpensive, and easilyfound around the house. You'll not only find this book useful forany science project assignments all year round but a great resourcefor developing long-term science fair projects.
208 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
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 wildmysteries in astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, andphysics. Janice VanCleave's 204 Sticky, Gloppy, Wacky, andWonderful Experiments gives you hours and hours of hands-on,low-cost scientific fun. Try these safe, easy-to-do experiments athome or in the classroom: construct a lunar calendar to examine thephases of the moon, observe the feeding of ants to find out howthey communicate, and build a model of Galileo's thermoscope tomeasure how different materials change temperature. With so manyamazing projects to choose from, you'll have a blast learning aboutthe world around you.
131 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A fabulous collection of science projects, explorations,techniques, and ideas! Looking to wow the judges at the science fair this year? Everyone'sfavorite science teacher is here to help. Janice VanCleave's A+Science Fair Projects has everything you need to put together awinning entry, with detailed advice on properly planning yourproject, from choosing a topic and collecting your facts todesigning experiments and presenting your findings. Featuring all-new experiments as well as time-tested projectscollected from Janice VanCleave's A+ series, this easy-to-followguide gives you an informative introduction to the science fairprocess. You get thirty-five complete starter projects on varioustopics in astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, andphysics, 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 ownideas into unique projects. Janice VanCleave's A+ Science FairProjects is the ideal guide for any middle or high school studentwho wants to develop a stellar science fair entry.
291 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
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!