{"product_id":"janice-vancleaves-big-book-of-science-experiments-isbn-9781119590651","title":"Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJanice 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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom everyone’s favorite science teacher comes \u003ci\u003eJanice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments. \u003c\/i\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor Janice VanCleave passionately believes that \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e 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: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnables students to experience science firsthand and discuss their observations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers low-prep experiments that require simple, easily-obtained supplies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents a modern, full-color design that appeals to students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes new experiments, activities, and lessons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorrelates to National Science Standards \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJanice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-have book for the real-world classroom, as well as for any parent seeking to teach science to their children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction V\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Chemistry 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatter 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\u003cp\u003e18 Diffusion 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhysical Properties and Physical Changes 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Matter Has Mass 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Matter Has Volume 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Relative Density 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 States of Matter 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Properties and Chemical Changes 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcids and Bases 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Acids 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Bases 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 pH Scale 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemical Reactions 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Combination and Decomposition Reactions 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Leavening Agent 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Balancing Chemical Equations 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Combustion: Burning 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Exothermic Chemical Reactions 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Explosions 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Polymers: Slime 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Physics 76\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNewton’s Laws of Motion 78\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Newton’s First Law of Motion: Inertia 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Newton’s Second Law of Motion 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Newton’s Third Law of Motion 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForces 86\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoncontact Forces 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 Freefall 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Gravity 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Momentum 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 Apparent Weightlessness 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContact Forces 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 Buoyancy 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41 Buoyant Force 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42 Friction 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning Forces 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43 Torque 102\u003c\/p\u003e 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In addition to authoring science books, she created the popular website, \u003cb\u003ewww.scienceprojectideasforkids.com\u003c\/b\u003e, and has tutored thousands of students and educators from around the world through her website.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIgnite children's love for science with Janice VanCleave's new book of fun experiments\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone's favorite science teacher, Janice VanCleave, has mastered the art of creating fun, instructive, and safe science experiments. Step-by-step, \u003ci\u003eJanice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments\u003c\/i\u003e walks teachers, parents, and students through the process of successfully completing fascinating and informative science investigations. Designed to perform in the classroom or at home, each experiment contains background information, a list of materials needed, clear instructions, a description of what is expected to happen, and an explanation of why it happened. The investigation continues with thought-provoking questions and suggestions for thinking through the science behind the experiment.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 100 intriguing experiments, both new and tried-and-true, you can bring chemistry, physics, astronomy, Earth science, and biology into your classroom or home. From creating gooey slime and erupting volcanoes to predicting the next moon phase and a few magic tricks, students will see science all around them in their everyday lives.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor years, teachers and parents have relied on Janice VanCleave to bring them the most informative and engaging scientific information appropriate for young learners. 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