{"product_id":"janice-vancleaves-ecology-for-every-kid-isbn-9780471101000","title":"Janice VanCleave's Ecology for Every Kid","description":"When is a weed not a weed?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How can a jackrabbit survive in the desert?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Why is the climate cooler higher in the mountains?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Now you can learn the answers to these and other questions aboutecology. With the ideas and activities in Ecology for Every Kid,you'll have fun exploring everything from your role in spreadingplant seeds, to greenhouse gases' effect on the earth'stemperature.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Use a raisin cookie, a pencil, and a toothpick to learn how awoodpecker gets its food. With uncooked rice and a sock, see how amountain goat maintains its footing on rocky slopes. In otherfascinating projects, you'll find out how a cactus stores water,how fox-hunting affects tree growth, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You'll find most of the materials you need around the house orclassroom. The book also contains many helpful diagrams andillustrations plus a glossary of bold-faced terms for you to referto whenever necessary. Every activity has been pretested and can beperformed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or athome.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ASTRONOMY FOR EVERY KID\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e BIOLOGY FOR EVERY KID\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e CHEMISTRY FOR EVERY KID\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e DINOSAURS FOR EVERY KID\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e EARTH SCIENCE FOR EVERY KID\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e GEOGRAPHY FOR EVERY KID\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e GEOMETRY FOR EVERY KID\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e THE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KID\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e MATH FOR EVERY KID\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PHYSICS FOR EVERY KID  Space Sharers.  \u003cp\u003eConnections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTogetherness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest or Worst of Friends?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFood Chain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutcasts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDinosaur Breath.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUp and Down.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFitting In.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcy Lands.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWoodlands.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasslands.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHot Spot.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighlands.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatery Home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal Warming.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood and Bad.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcid Rain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtector.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuildup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReusable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLimited.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndangered.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e JANICE VANCLEAVE is a former school science teacher and a captivating presenter at museums, schools, and bookstores nationwide. She is the author of more than twenty other science books for children.  When is a weed not a weed?  \u003cp\u003eHow can a jackrabbit survive in the desert?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy is the climate cooler higher in the mountains?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow kids can learn the answers to these and other questions about ecology through easy activities that can be performed at home or in the classroom. In Ecology for Every Kid, kids will learn how animals adapt to their environments and how different species live peacefully with each other. With a raisin cookie, a pencil, and a toothpick, kids learn how a woodpecker obtains food. And by using some uncooked rice and a sock, they'll duplicate the remarkable surefootedness of a mountain goat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKids will also explore the effects of modern society on the environment, such as the disposal of garbage and plastics and the mistreatment of the earth's water, and they'll learn what they can do to make a difference.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach of the activities in this book begins with a statement of purpose followed by a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and a scientific explanation in terms that kids can understand. The book also contains many helpful diagrams and illustrations plus a glossary of bold-faced terms for kids to refer to whenever necessary. Parents will be glad to hear that each and every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen learning science means doing science, learning becomes an adventure! Acclaim for Janice VanCleave books\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An entertaining, educational, and nonthreatening aid to understanding earth science.\" —School Library Journal on Earth Science for Every Kid\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Janice VanCleave's science books not only teach children the basics of science, but also entertain along the way. [The Science for Every Kid series is] even great for kids who never liked science.\" —Parentguide on the Science for Every Kid series\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Children's keen interest in dinosaurs and these thought-provoking experiments are sure ingredients for science fun.\" —Booklist on Dinosaurs for Every Kid\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso available in this series from Janice VanCleave:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eASTRONOMY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBIOLOGY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHEMISTRY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDINOSAURS FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEARTH SCIENCE FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGEOGRAPHY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGEOMETRY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTHE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMATH FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePHYSICS FOR EVERY KID\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989486878949,"sku":"NP9780471101000","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471101000.jpg?v=1761784298","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/janice-vancleaves-ecology-for-every-kid-isbn-9780471101000","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}