{"product_id":"janice-vancleaves-science-through-the-ages-isbn-9780471330974","title":"Janice VanCleave's Science Through the Ages","description":"How much would you weigh on Mars?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What can exploding balloons tell us about weather?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Why do heavy ships stay afloat on water?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How can you lift an elephant with one finger?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You'll discover the answers to these and many other fascinatingquestions when you journey through science history with JaniceVanCleave as your guide. Packed with fun facts, activities, andexperiments, Janice VanCleave's Science Through the Ages introducesyou to the amazing stories behind some of the greatest scientificdiscoveries of our time. Each chapter provides easy-to-followinstructions for hands-on experiments, as well as clearexplanations that reveal the many ways science has helpedpeople--from ancient times right up through today!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You'll find out how to use Stone Age tools to make art, build asimple telescope, look at your own blood vessels (did you know youhave thousands of miles of them?), construct a stethoscope, createa model of Galileo's gas thermometer, and much more. As with all ofJanice VanCleave's books, the materials are safe, inexpensive, andeasily found around the house. So take a time-traveling tour ofdiscovery and get ready for hours and hours of fascinating sciencefun--at home or in the classroom. Acknowledgments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PAST TO PRESENT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e History of Science.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stone Age.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bronze Age.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Iron Age.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Industrial Age.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ASTRONOMY.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Universe.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Calendars.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Telescopes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Planetary Motion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Gravity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e BIOLOGY.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Plants.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Anatomy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Circulatory System.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preserving Food.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stethoscope.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e CHEMISTRY.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chemical Reactions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Alchemy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Oxidation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Soap.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dyes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e EARTH SCIENCE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Earth's Shape.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Thermometer.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Compasses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Air Pressure.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PHYSICS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Rubber.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Buoyancy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Magnets.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Energy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Flight.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. JANICE VANCLEAVE is a former science teacher who now spends her time writing and giving science workshops. She is the author of more than forty books that have sold over two million copies, and a resident science fair authority on Discovery.com.  How much would you weigh on Mars?  \u003cp\u003eWhat can exploding balloons tell us about weather?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy do heavy ships stay afloat on water?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow can you lift an elephant with one finger?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’ll discover the answers to these and many other fascinating questions when you journey through science history with Janice VanCleave as your guide. Packed with fun facts, activities, and experiments, Janice VanCleave’s Science Through the Ages introduces you to the amazing stories behind some of the greatest scientific discoveries of our time. Each chapter provides easy-to-follow instructions for hands-on experiments, as well as clear explanations that reveal the many ways science has helped people––from ancient times right up through today!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’ll find out how to use Stone Age tools to make art, build a simple telescope, look at your own blood vessels (did you know you have thousands of miles of them?), construct a stethoscope, create a model of Galileo’s gas thermometer, and much more. As with all of Janice VanCleave’s books, the materials are safe, inexpensive, and easily found around the house. So take a time-traveling tour of discovery and get ready for hours and hours of fascinating science fun––at home or in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989487501541,"sku":"NP9780471330974","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471330974.jpg?v=1761784300","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/janice-vancleaves-science-through-the-ages-isbn-9780471330974","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}