Students, parents, and teachers will enjoy the science concepts, ideas, theories, and activities provided in this guide to science experiments. Budding chemists and chemistry enthusiasts alike will find a science fair worthy project in this exciting volume. With easy-to-follow instructions and full-color photographs, readers are just a few steps away from science fair success. Gr 5-8-These books are updated and improved editions of survey titles originally published by John Wiley & Sons. The well-organized volumes begin with a pithy introduction to the subject, followed by 22 simple but interesting and thought-provoking experiments. Van Cleave states the basic goal of the experiments, followed by a list of necessary materials, most of which can be found around the house or easily acquired with minimal cost. Step-by-step instructions are clearly detailed and accompanied by diagrams where needed. The results section states exactly what is expected to happen and the "Why?" section explains in accessible terms why those specific results were achieved. Absolutely no prior scientific knowledge is necessary for these activities. Approachable and informative additions.-Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Series Review: Janice Vancleave'S First-Place Science Fair Projects"The Well-Organized Volumes Begin With A Pithy Introduction To The Subject, Followed By 22 Simple But Interesting And Thought-Provoking Experiments. [...]Step-By-Step Instructions Are Clear Used Book in Good Condition