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VanCleave, Janice
2 Reviews
VanCleave, Janice
Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Bugs: Easy Experiments for Young Children
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K-3
Play and Find Out series.
This collection comprises simple activities that encourage adults and young children to engage in "scientific play" about insects and their physical characteristics. The twenty-five activities, however, are mainly craft projects, placing the burden on adults to interpret factual information for children. Pedestrian illustrations accompany the text. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
VanCleave, Janice
Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science: Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit
(4)
YA
This encyclopedia of experiments in meteorology, astronomy, physics, and geology is aimed at students who need ideas for their science fair projects. To VanCleave's credit, she encourages readers to think beyond single experiments to develop a complex project; however, her further suggestions are rather directive. Simple sketches illustrate principles and techniques. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
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