Janice Vancleaves Science Around The World

Author : Janice VanCleave
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471205478
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World written by Janice VanCleave and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-03-10 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

Author : Janice VanCleave
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0787985414
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Janice VanCleave's Great Science Project Ideas from Real Kids written by Janice VanCleave and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-01-22 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Janice VanCleave
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471331023
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Janice VanCleave's A+ Science Fair Projects written by Janice VanCleave and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-08-08 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Janice Pratt VanCleave
Publisher : Turtleback Books
ISBN 13 : 9781417777358
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Play and Find Out Science Projects written by Janice Pratt VanCleave and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For use in schools and libraries only. A jumbo collection of science fun for young learners including experiments with magnets, exploring the world of insects, the human body, making clay and so much more. All experiments are kid-tested and use only inexpensive materials.

Author : Janice VanCleave
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471310115
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Janice VanCleave's 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, & Incredible Experiments written by Janice VanCleave and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1994-05-17 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Janice VanCleave
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Janice VanCleave's Science Around the Year written by Janice VanCleave and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2000-08-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 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.

Author : Janice VanCleave
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1508181055
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Janice VanCleave’s Crazy, Kooky, and Quirky Astronomy Experiments written by Janice VanCleave and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Janice VanCleave
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471731870
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Janice VanCleave's Energy for Every Kid written by Janice VanCleave and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-10-27 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Janice Pratt VanCleave
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780613966788
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World written by Janice Pratt VanCleave and published by . This book was released on 2004-03-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

Author : Janice VanCleave
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Science written by Janice VanCleave and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1996-08-17 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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