Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments

Janice VanCleave once again ignites children's love for science in her all-new book of fun experiments-featuring a fresh format, new experiments, and updated content standards
From everyone's favorite science teacher comes Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments. This user-friendly book gets kids excited about science with lively experiments designed to spark imaginations and encourage science learning. Using a few handy supplies, you will have your students exploring the wonders of science in no time. Simple step-by-step instructions and color illustrations help you easily demonstrate the fundamental concepts of astronomy, biology, chemistry, and more. Children will delight in making their own slime and creating safe explosions as they learn important science skills and processes.
Author Janice VanCleave passionately believes that all children can learn science. She has helped millions of students experience the magic and mystery of science with her time-tested, thoughtfully-designed experiments. This book offers both new and classic activities that cover the four dimensions of science-physical science, astronomy, Biology, and Earth Science-and provide a strong foundation in science education for students to build upon. An ideal resource for both classroom and homeschool environments, this engaging book: 

• Enables students to experience science firsthand and discuss their observations
• Offers low-prep experiments that require simple, easily-obtained supplies
• Presents a modern, full-color design that appeals to students
• Includes new experiments, activities, and lessons
• Correlates to National Science Standards 

Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments is a must-have book for the real-world classroom, as well as for any parent seeking to teach science to their children.


Classroom science teacher Janice VanCleave has written more than 50 science books and has sold more than 2 million copies. In addition to authoring science books, she created the popular website, www.scienceprojectideasforkids.com, and has tutored thousands of students and educators from around the world through her website.