The perfect science fair idea books ...Spectacular Science Projects How do birds eat without teeth? What is in a whale's spout? How were dinosaur tracks formed? Janice VanCleave's Animals includes 20 fun and simple experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about animals, plus dozens of additional suggestions for developing your own science fair projects. Learn about fossil formation with a simple experiment using cornmeal and flour; about reflex actions using cotton balls; about animal hearing with a metal pie pan, salt, and a spoon; and much more. 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 Earthquakes Janice VanCleave's Electricity Janice VanCleave's Gravity Janice VanCleave's Machines Janice VanCleave's Magnets Janice VanCleave's Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses Janice VanCleave's Molecules Janice VanCleave's Plants Janice VanCleave's Rocks and Minerals Janice VanCleave's Volcanoes Janice VanCleave's Weather

 

This book is part of a book series called Spectacular Science Projects .

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published 1993 by John Wiley and Sons Ltd .

JANICE VANCLEAVE , the author of the popular Science for Every Kid series, is a former science teacher and a popular presenter at museums, schools, and bookstores nationwide.

This book has the following chapters: Instant Flies. Blinkers. Oops!. ''Hearing'' Without Ears. Face Forward. Reflectors. ''Seeing'' Without Eyes. Toothless. Warm-Blooded. Cooling Off. Hairy. Fatty Insulators. Curly. Imprints. Gripper. Suction Feet. Creature Movements. Polka Dots. Lub-Dub. Super Spout. Glossary. Index.