(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

(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. 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 Science Fair Success series. Suggesting experiments with six properties of sodas (sugars, carbon dioxide, acids, changes in state, containers, and taste and smell), this book effectively offers guidelines for projects. Instructions appear in paragraph rather than numbered form and illustrations are sometimes delayed, but lists of materials are complete and further suggestions encourage independent follow-up. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian