Now you can discover the answers to these and many other fascinating questions about engineering for yourself with this fun-filled resource. Janice VanCleave's Engineering for Every Kid presents entertaining, challenging experiments and activities to help you understand the different types of engineering there are―including structural, solar, electrical, and chemical―and how each is applied to real world everyday situations. Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list of easy-to-find materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and a simple scientific explanation. Plus, the book’s 25 projects can easily be used in the classroom, as the basis of a science fair project, or at home just for fun!
Janice Pratt VanCleave Ordine dei libri
Janice VanCleave è un'amata educatrice scientifica che dimostra quanto possa essere divertente ed emozionante la scienza. I suoi libri sono ricchi di progetti ed esperimenti coinvolgenti che utilizzano materiali domestici convenienti, progettati per trasformare giovani ordinari in entusiasti giovani scienziati. VanCleave, un'ex insegnante, insegna scienza attraverso una miscela unica di attività divertenti, spiegazioni semplici di argomenti scientifici e l'uso di materiali di uso quotidiano, attirando sia bambini che genitori ed educatori.




- 2007
- 1992
The perfect science fair idea books. Spectacular Science ProjectsJanice VanCleave's Molecules* What are molecules made of?* How do water molecules stay together?* How does heat affect the movement of molecules?Janice VanCleave's Molecules includes 20 simple and fun experimentsthat allow you to discover the answers to these and otherfascinating questions about molecules, plus dozens of additionalsuggestions for developing your own science fair projects. Learnabout the structure of molecules with a simple experiment using gumdrops and toothpicks; about molecular motion with a glass, a cup,and food coloring; about crystals using Epsom salts, a soap dish,and a paint brush; and much more. All experiments use inexpensivehousehold materials and involve a minimum of preparation and cleanup. Children ages 8-12 Also available in the Spectacular ScienceProjects Janice VanCleave's Animals Janice VanCleave'sGravity KIDS.
- 1990
What's the effect of osmosis on a raisin? How is water transported through plant stems? What's the best way to grow penicillin? How are butterflies different from moths? Now you can discover answers to these and other fascinatingquestions about biologythe study of living organisms. In Biologyfor Every Kid, you'll learn how to talk with fireflies, watchbacteria wage war in a glass of milk, discover how to tell thetemperature by counting cricket chirps, and find out how an appleand an onion can taste the same. Each of the 101 experiments is broken down into its purpose, a listof materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and aneasy to understand explanation. Every activity has been pretestedand can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom orat home.
- 1989
Instructions for experiments, each introducing a different chemistry concept and demonstrating that chemistry is a part of our everyday life.