Janice VanCleave's Crazy, Kooky, and Quirky Astronomy Experiments
Janice VanCleave's Crazy, Kooky, and Quirky Astronomy Experiments
Select a format:
Perma-Bound Edition ©2019--
Library Binding ©2019--
Paperback ©2019--
Ebook ©2019--
To purchase this item, you must first login or register for a new account.
Rosen Publishing Group
Annotation: Presents several experiments that study topics in astrology.
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #6257720
Format: Paperback
Common Core/STEAM: STEAM STEAM
Copyright Date: 2019
Edition Date: 2019 Release Date: 08/15/18
ISBN: 1-508-18100-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-508-18100-2
Dewey: 520
Language: English
Reviews:
School Library Journal

VanCleave, Janice Pratt ;. Biology Experiments . ISBN 9781508180968 . VanCleave, Janice Pratt . Chemistry Experiments . ISBN 9781508180975 . VanCleave, Janice Pratt . Earth Science Experiments . ISBN 9781508180982 . VanCleave, Janice Pratt . Physics Experiments . ISBN 9781508180944 .ea vol: 64p. (Janice Vancleave's Crazy, Kooky, and Quirky Science Experiments). diag. illus. websites. Rosen Central. Aug. 2018. lib. ed. $35.80. Gr 5-8 The experiments in this series, originally published in larger books in 1999, are classic foolproof science demonstrations, appropriate for classroom, club, or home. In addition to demonstrating science principles, the text-heavy instructions (only one illustration per experiment) model excellent process writing: detailed enough to leave nothing to chance, devoid of surplus observations. Each experiment also models good presentation structure, with a stated purpose, list of materials, two to eight steps, expected results, and an explanation. The single illustration, drawn in a friendly simplified realistic style, shows an overview of the experiment, sometimes with a diagram or detail inset. The experiments themselves are no longer new and have been reproduced or adapted in countless other books, but the sheer number of them, and their flawless presentation, makes these books school library workhorses. VERDICT A welcome update to a classic set of reliable experiments. Newer libraries will want to check out.

Reviewing Agencies: - Find Other Reviewed Titles
School Library Journal
Reading Level: 5.0
Interest Level: 5-9

Students will reach for the stars without having to leave their own backyards when performing astronomy experiments from Janice VanCleave's new crazy, kooky, and quirky collection. They will find the North Star, demonstrate the path of a satellite, and even build their own astronomical tools using household items. Engaging analyses of experiment results will inspire readers to expand their thinking and to understand astronomy from practical, mathematical, and historical angles alike. Featuring color illustrations and safe, simple step-by-step instructions, students will love learning just how much fun science can be with these twenty-four astronomy experiments.


*Prices subject to change without notice and listed in US dollars.
Perma-Bound bindings are unconditionally guaranteed (excludes textbook rebinding).
Paperbacks are not guaranteed.
Please Note: All Digital Material Sales Final.