Books by Janice VanCleave

A large portion of any science fair deals with engineering topics, yet there are currently no project books for kids ages 8 to 12 specifically on engineering.

Janice VanCleave once again ignites children's love for science in her all-new book of fun experiments--featuring a fresh format, new experiments, and updated content standardsFrom everyone's favorite science teacher comes Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments. This user-friendly book gets kids excited about science with lively experiments designed to spark imaginations and encourage science learning. Using a few handy supplies, you will have your students exploring the wonders of science in no time. Simple step-by-step instructions and color illustrations help you easily demonstrate the fundamental concepts of astronomy, biology, chemistry, and more. Children will delight in making their own slime and creating safe explosions as they learn important science skills and processes.Author Janice VanCleave passionately believes that all children can learn science. She has helped millions of students experience the magic and mystery of science with her time-tested, thoughtfully-designed experiments. This book offers both new and classic activities that cover the four dimensions of science--physical science, astronomy, Biology, and Earth Science--and provide a strong foundation in science education for students to build upon. An ideal resource for both classroom and homeschool environments, this engaging book:* Enables students to experience science firsthand and discuss their observations* Offers low-prep experiments that require simple, easily-obtained supplies* Presents a modern, full-color design that appeals to students* Includes new experiments, activities, and lessons* Correlates to National Science StandardsJanice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments is a must-have book for the real-world classroom, as well as for any parent seeking to teach science to their children.

This volume provides children with 101 simple, low-cost experiments which teach the basic concepts and principles of Earth science. Each experiment is split into sections which explore the experiment's purpose, the materials needed, procedures and results.

In this book teachers and parents are shown how to use experiments to teach science to kids and get them excited about science.

Earth science is one of the most popular science fair project subjects. The 30 Earth science experiments featured in this latest volume of the bestselling Janice VanCleave's A+ Science Fair Projects were specially designed to help junior high and high school students develop their own ideas for blue-ribbon science fair projects.

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.

Contains numerous simple experiments designed to explain astronomy to young children. The purpose and procedure of each experiment is explained, along with a list of the materials required and an explanation of the results. The text covers the stars, planets, satellites and asteroids.

Why do volcanoes erupt? How do scientists predict volcanoes? Where are most volcanoes found? This title includes 20 fun and simple experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and other questions about volcanoes, as well as dozens of additional suggestions for developing your own science fair projects.

A great way to prepare for any science fair This comprehensive workbook from Janice VanCleave promotes science success in school and at science fair time. It features 50 complete experiments from all areas of the science curriculum, supplemented with notebook pages and a personal project journal.

What are fossils? How do stalactites and stalagmites form? Can rock melt? This title includes 20 simple experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and other questions about rocks and minerals, and dozens of additional suggestions for developing your own science fair projects.

How can you make a map out of clay? What is a compass rose? How do scientists track hurricanes? How has the world's population changed? Now you can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about geography.

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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.

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.

Collected from Janice VanCleave's successful A+ Projects series, this book features science fair projects in astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics for young adults, as well as includes some all-new experiments.

This is a collection of experiments, facts, and activities on the history of science for kids ages 8-12, focusing on the practical ways in which science has helped people. * Organized into sections by topics such as astronomy, biology, chemistry, and so on.

With fun facts and brand-new experiments for every week of the year, kids can explore various fields of science, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics while developing problem-solving strategies.

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.

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.

Where can you find lots of interesting ideas? How do you begin a science project? How can you create an eye-catching display? What can you do to impress the judges? This guide to winning science fair projects provides answers to these and other questions.

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? This title lets you explore the strange and sometimes slimy answers to these and other questions about astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics.

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 other fascinating questions about the ocean--the earth's last frontier.

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Make Learning Math Fun With This Hands-on Resource from Everyone's Favorite math and Science Teacher! Now you can help students develop their math skills while fostering a long-term love for mathematical exploration.

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.

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.

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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.

Part of the "A+ Projects" series for young adults, this work features a collection of science fair projects in physics. It includes 30 complete projects, and general instructions on setting up a science fair project, helpful appendices, and suggestions for designing totally unique projects.