(4) 4-6 Ace Your Science Project series. These volumes encourage students to explore common topics in chemistry, life sciences, and physics. Sections of factual information and suggestions for science fair projects are also included. Each activity is accompanied by detailed instructions, including color diagrams and safety warnings, and they vary in degree of difficulty and equipment requirements. There are four other fall 2009 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Ace Your Science Project titles: Ace Your Exercise and Nutrition Science Project, Ace Your Food Science Project, Ace Your Forces and Motion Science Project, Ace Your Science Project About the Senses, and Ace Your Sports Science Project.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) 4-6 Ace Your Science Project series. Dozens of life- and physical-science activities are presented with background information, step-by-step instructions, and suggestions for extending to the science fair level. Many of the experiments are quite involved, requiring access to difficult-to-obtain scientific materials, the use of mathematics, and careful data collection (sometimes over extended periods of time). Color illustrations and important safety information are included. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Ace Your Science Project titles: Ace Your Animal Science Project, and Ace Your Ecology and Environmental Science Project, Ace Your Human Biology Science Project, Ace Your Math and Measuring Science Project, Ace Your Physical Science Project, and Ace Your Science Project Using Chemistry Magic and Toys.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Score! Sports Science Projects series. These collections of mathematics and physical science experiments use popular sports to engage middle school investigators. After general introductions to scientific methods and safety, the texts present various projects and activities, many of which illustrate how scientific data can help improve performance. Detailed instructions and color diagrams, explanations of the featured scientific principles, and suggestions for further study are included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Score! Sports Science Projects titles: Slam Dunk! and Wheels!

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Score! Sports Science Projects series. This series uses popular team sports as context for exploring the physics of such topics as the dynamics of balls in flight and the transfer of energy from player to ball in addition to the mathematics behind player stats. Activities consider each science concept from the perspective of improving one's game. Diagrams and suggestions for further exploration round out the texts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Score! Sports Science Projects titles: Home Run! and Goal!

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) 4-6 Ace Your Science Project series. These volumes encourage students to explore common topics in chemistry, life sciences, and physics. Sections of factual information and suggestions for science fair projects are also included. Each activity is accompanied by detailed instructions, including color diagrams and safety warnings, and they vary in degree of difficulty and equipment requirements. There are four other fall 2009 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Ace Your Science Project titles: Ace Your Exercise and Nutrition Science Project, Ace Your Food Science Project, Ace Your Forces and Motion Science Project, Ace Your Science Project About the Senses, and Ace Your Sports Science Project.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Chemistry! Best Science Projects series. Full of information and instructions, these books contain a range of experiments, from simple ones concerning molecules in motion to complex ones involving identification and separation of plastics for recycling. Most use ordinary materials, though some require specialized equipment such as scales. Black-and-white drawings illustrate the crowded pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Chemistry! Best Science Projects titles: Plastics and Polymers Science Fair Projects and Water Science Fair Projects.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) YA Chemistry! Best Science Projects series. Full of information and instructions, these books contain a range of experiments, from simple ones concerning molecules in motion to complex ones involving identification and separation of plastics for recycling. Most use ordinary materials, though some require specialized equipment such as scales. Black-and-white drawings illustrate the crowded pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Chemistry! Best Science Projects titles: Plastics and Polymers Science Fair Projects and Water Science Fair Projects.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) YA Science Fair Success series. These collections of experiments for experienced science enthusiasts vary in focus and quality. Statistics deserves praise for its detailed instruction on data analysis, and Robot contains good explanations of engineering design. Motion, however, suffers from too many topics. Black-and-white illustrations include tables, schematics, and photos of completed projects. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Science Fair Success titles: Science Fair Success Using Newton's Laws of Motion; Using Statistics in Science Projects, Internet Enhanced, and How to Build Your Own Prize-Winning Robot.]

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford