Janice VanCleave's Weather

The perfect science fair idea books . Spectacular Science ProjectsJanice VanCleave's Weather
* Why does it rain?
* What causes thunder and lightning?
* How does a cloud form?
Janice VanCleave's Weather includes 20 fun and simple experimentsthat allow you to discover the answers to these and otherfascinating questions about weather, plus dozens of additionalsuggestions for developing your own science fair projects. Learnwhat causes lightning with a simple experiment using a roll of tapein a darkened room. Make a barometer from a soda bottle, straws,modeling clay, and colored water. Use a shoe box, plastic wrap, andsome soil to understand the greenhouse effect. All experiments useinexpensive household materials and involve a minimum ofpreparation and cleanup. Children ages 8-12 Also available in theSpectacular Science Projects Series Janice VanCleave's AnimalsJanice VanCleave's Earthquakes Janice VanCleave's ElectricityJanice VanCleave's Gravity Janice VanCleave's Machines JaniceVanCleave's Magnets Janice VanCleave's Molecules Janice VanCleave'sMicroscopes and Magnifying Lenses Janice VanCleave's VolcanoesKids. Straight On!

Blue Sky.

Highs and Lows.

Up and Down.

More Heat.

Hot Box.

On the Move.

Windy.

Fronts.

Cloud Maker.

Rainy.

Dew Drops.

Frosty.

Icy.

Layered.

Flashers!.

Boom!

Twister.

Stormy.

Indicators.

Glossary.

Index. JANICE VANCLEAVE, the author of the popular Science for Every Kid series, is a former science teacher and a captivating presenter at museums, schools, and bookstores nationwide. The perfect science fair idea books … Spectacular Science Projects Janice VanCleave’s Weather

• Why does it rain?
• What causes thunder and lightning?
• How does a cloud form?

Janice VanCleave’s Weather includes 20 fun and simple experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about weather, plus dozens of additional suggestions for developing your own science fair projects. Learn what causes lightning with a simple experiment using a roll of tape in a darkened room. Make a barometer from a soda bottle, straws, modeling clay, and colored water. Use a shoe box, plastic wrap, and some soil to understand the greenhouse effect. All experiments use inexpensive household materials and involve a minimum of preparation and cleanup. Children ages 8–12 Also available in the Spectacular Science Projects Series Janice VanCleave’s Animals Janice VanCleave’s Earthquakes Janice VanCleave’s Electricity Janice VanCleave’s Gravity Janice VanCleave’s Machines Janice VanCleave’s Magnets Janice VanCleave’s Molecules Janice VanCleave’s Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses Janice VanCleave’s Volcanoes Kids, join the Science for Every Kid Club …See inside for details.