Step-by-Step Science Experiments in Astronomy (Janice Vancleave's First-Place Science Fair Projects)

VanCleave, Janice Pratt

ISBN 10: 1448869781 ISBN 13: 9781448869787

Publisher: Rosen Central, 2012

Synopsis

Astronomy enthusiasts, science gurus, and all curious minds, are provided nearly two dozen experiments that will certainly garner multiple science-fair awards. Each experiment exhibits clear, safe instructions with descriptive text and detailed photography. They will see why light bends in a medium, how to determine the size of the sun, and how gravity works, as they practice the experiments. As hands-on learning tools, experiments are not only educational, they're fun, too.

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Gr 5-8-These books are updated and improved editions of survey titles originally published by John Wiley & Sons. The well-organized volumes begin with a pithy introduction to the subject, followed by 22 simple but interesting and thought-provoking experiments. Van Cleave states the basic goal of the experiments, followed by a list of necessary materials, most of which can be found around the house or easily acquired with minimal cost. Step-by-step instructions are clearly detailed and accompanied by diagrams where needed. The results section states exactly what is expected to happen and the "Why?" section explains in accessible terms why those specific results were achieved. Absolutely no prior scientific knowledge is necessary for these activities. Approachable and informative additions.-Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1448869781
• ISBN 13: 9781448869787
• Binding: Library Binding
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 80