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Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments

By Janice VanCleave
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Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments offers a lively collection of hands-on science projects perfect for sparking children's curiosity. With simple step-by-step instructions and colourful illustrations, the book covers fundamentals across astronomy, biology, chemistry, and earth science. Kids will have fun making slime and creating safe explosions while developing important science skills and understanding.
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This book is ideal for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers seeking engaging, low-prep science activities that align with National Science Standards. It suits children who love active learning and want to explore science through practical experiments.

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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 favourite 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 colour 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-colour 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.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781119590651

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 274.0mm

Weight: 816g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Classroom science teacher Janice VanCleave has written more than 50 science books and has sold more than 2 million copies. In addition to authoring science books, she created the popular website, www.scienceprojectideasforkids.com, and has tutored thousands of students and educators from around the world through her website.

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