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.

Students will reach for the stars without having to leave their own backyards when performing astronomy experiments from Janice VanCleave's new crazy, kooky, and quirky collection. They will find the North Star, demonstrate the path of a satellite, and even build their own astronomical tools using household items. Engaging analyses of experiment results will inspire readers to expand their thinking and to understand astronomy from practical, mathematical, and historical angles alike. Featuring color illustrations and safe, simple step-by-step instructions, students will love learning just how much fun science can be with these twenty-four astronomy experiments.

How do planes fly? What makes bubbles in a bubble bath? Why don't eggs break under a chicken? Come and find out! How? By choosing one of the 50 simple experiments in Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Science. Your child will discover the answers to lots of fun questions as you team up to play together and explore the wonder of our world. Each experiment includes illustrations, a list of easy-to-find materials, and simple, step-by-step instructions. Coming soon . . . Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Nature Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Math Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about the Human Body Praise for Janice VanCleave's books: "Stunningly clear, direct, and informative projects." —School Library Journal "[They] not only teach children the basics of science, but also entertain along the way. . . . great for kids." —Parentguide

Janice VanCleave 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 standards From 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 Standards Janice 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.

"Harried parents or teachers seeking ideas for science fair projects will find this resource a godsend." --Science Books & Films "An excellent resource for students looking for ideas." --Booklist "Useful information and hints on how to design, conduct, and present a science project." --Library Journal "Sound advice on how to put together a first-rate project." --Alan Newman, American Chemical Society Want the inside tips for putting together a first-rate science fair project that will increase your understanding of the scientific method, help you to learn more about a fascinating science topic, and impress science fair judges? The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, newly revised and updated, is the ultimate guide to every aspect of choosing, preparing, and presenting an outstanding science fair project. Special features of this unbeatable guide include: 50 award-winning projects from actual science fairs-including many new project ideas-along with an expanded list of 500 fascinating science fair topics suitable for grades 7 and up Straightforward, highly detailed guidelines on how to develop an outstanding project-from selecting a great topic and conducting your experiment to organizing data, giving oral and visual presentations, and much more The latest ISEF rules and guidelines Updated information on resources and state and regional science fair listings The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects gives you all the guidance you'll need to create a science fair project worthy of top honors.

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.

Learn a lot about science as you make models showing how thingswork! A spectacular model of an active volcano . . . a fascinatingrepresentation of the solar system . . . scale reproductions ofatoms and molecules . . . In Janice VanCleave's Super ScienceModels, America's favorite science teacher shows you how to makethese and other eye-catching science models that will help you showwhat you know in class or at a science fair! Inside, you'll find easy-to-follow instructions for 25 great modelsthat reveal the worlds of astronomy, biology, chemistry, earthscience, and physics. You'll also get helpful hints on displayingyour models, including advice on backboards, scale models, stands,and other clever techniques. As with all of Janice VanCleave'sbooks, every project can be created at home or in the classroomwith safe, inexpensive materials. Through models of Earth's layers,the states of matter, an electric circuit, and much more, you'lldiscover how scientists use models to make it easier to describethings and share their ideas. So get ready to have a great time andimpress others with what you've learned making these fun, fabulousmodels!