201 Awesome, Magical, Bizzare, & Incredible Experiments
Discover the mysteries of biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy with 201 fun and safe low-cost experiments. Learn how honeybees navigate and how Venus became so hot. Measure wind speed and explore the science of sound. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrations, you can create rain using only a jar and ice cubes, and understand why the moon appears and disappears with a Styrofoam ball, a pencil, and a lamp. This book is a companion to the popular 200 Gooey Slippery Slimy Weird and Fun Experiments, and includes 40 new experiments. Ideal for children ages 8-12.
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Do you ever wonder how honeybees find their way home? Or why Venus is so hot? Maybe you're curious about how to measure the speed of the wind, or what makes a sound loud or soft. Well, get ready to discover the answers to these and other fascinating mysteries in biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy with these 201 fun, safe, and low-cost experiments.
With just a drop of water, you can find out how a magnifying lens works. Or you can use a Styrofoam ball, a pencil, and a lamp to learn why the Moon appears and disappears. Want to demonstrate how rain is formed? Just grab a jar and some ice cubes and you're good to go! Each experiment comes with 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. So, whether you want to try these experiments at home or in the classroom, they're perfect for children ages 8-12.
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Subject: Science
Brand: Wiley
Publisher Date: 05/13/1994
Author: Janice VanCleave
Dimensions: 11 x 8.5
UPC: 9780471310112
Ages: 9-12 years
