Janice VanCleave’s Big Book of Science Experiments

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 favorite 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 color 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 observationsOffers low-prep experiments that require simple, easily-obtained suppliesPresents a modern, full-color design that appeals to studentsIncludes new experiments, activities, and lessonsCorrelates 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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jossey-Bass
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 12, 2020
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1119590655
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1119590651
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 – 12 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.42 x 0.55 x 10.78 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 – 4
Best Sellers Rank: #1,422,013 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,226 in Elementary Education #22,817 in Children’s Science & Nature Books #48,143 in Schools & Teaching (Books)
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