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Whether your students are choosing a topic or writing their final report, direct them to helpful outside resources for ideas and information. Below is a list of terrific books and Web links to help them get started.
Astronomy astronomy sites in Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.
Project and Experiment Books
VanCleave, Janice. Astronomy for Every Kid . New York: Wiley, 1991.
Wood, Robert W. Science for Kids: 39 Easy Astronomy Experiments . Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1991.
Reference Books
Beasane, Pam. 1000 Facts about Space . New York: Kingfisher, 1992.
Harrington, Philip, and Edward Pascuzzi. Astronomy for All Ages . Old Saybrook, CT: Globe Pequot Press, 1994.
Moche, Dinah L. Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide . New York: Wiley, 1989.
Pearce, Q. L. Stargazer's Guide to the Galaxy . New York: Doherty, 1991.
Biology biology sites in Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.
Project and Experiment Books
Bonnet, Robert L., and G. Daniel Keen. Botany: 49 Science Fair Projects . Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1989.
---. Botany: 49 More Science Fair Projects . Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1989.
Cain, Nancy Woodard. Animal Behavior Science Projects . New York: Wiley, 1995.
Dashefsky, H. Steven. Zoology: 49 Science Fair Projects . Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1995.
Hershey, David R. Plant Biology Science Projects . New York: Wiley, 1995.
Kneidel, Sally. Pet Bugs . New York: Wiley, 1994.
Russo, Monica. The Insect Almanac . New York: Sterling, 1992.
VanCleave, Janice. A+ Biology . New York: Wiley, 1993.
---. Animals . New York: Wiley, 1993.
---. Biology for Every Kid . New York: Wiley, 1990.
---. The Human Body for Every Kid . New York: Wiley, 1995.
---. Foods and Nutrition for Every Kid . New York: Wiley, 1999.
---. Insects . New York: Wiley, 1998 .
---. Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses . New York: Wiley, 1993.
---. Plants . New York: Wiley, 1997.
Wood, Robert W. Science for Kids: 39 Easy Animal Biology Experiments . Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1991.
---. Science for Kids: 39 Easy Plant Biology Experiments . Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1991.
Reference Books
Garber, Steven D. Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide . New York: Wiley, 1989.
Stein, Sara. The Body Book . New York: Workman, 1992.
Chemistry chemistry sites in Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.
Project and Experiment Books
Johnson, Mary. Chemistry Experiments . London: Usborn Publishing, 1981.
VanCleave, Janice. Chemistry for Every Kid . New York: Wiley, 1989.
---. A+ Chemistry . New York: Wiley, 1993.
---. Molecules . New York: Wiley, 1993.
Reference Books
Tocci, Salvatore. Chemistry Around You . New York: Prentice Hall, 1985.
Earth Science earth science sites in Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.
Project and Experiment Books
Levine, Shar, and Allison Grafton. Projects for a Healthy Planet . New York: Wiley, 1992.
VanCleave, Janice. A+ Earth Science . New York: Wiley, 1999.
---. Dinosaurs for Every Kid . New York: Wiley, 1994.
---. Earthquakes . New York: Wiley, 1993.
---. Earth Science for Every Kid . New York: Wiley, 1991.
---. Ecology for Every Kid . New York: Wiley, 1995.
---. Geography for Every Kid . New York: Wiley, 1993.
---. Oceanography for Every Kid . New York: Wiley, 1995.
---. Rocks and Minerals . New York: Wiley, 1996.
---. Solar Systems . New York: Wiley, 2000.
---. Volcanoes . New York: Wiley, 1994.
---. Weather . New York: Wiley, 1995.
Wood, Robert W. Science for Kids: 39 Easy Geology Experiments . Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1991.
---. Science for Kids: 39 Easy Meteorology Experiments . Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1991.
Reference Books
Dennis, Jerry. It's Raining Frogs and Fishes . New York: Harper Perennial, 1992.
Forrester, Frank H. 1001 Questions Answered about the Weather . New York: Dover, 1981.
Groves, Don. The Oceans . New York: Wiley, 1989.
Lockhart, Gary. The Weather Companion . New York: Wiley, 1988.
Tufty, Barbara. 1001 Questions Answered about Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Other Natural Air Disasters . New York: Dover, 1989.
Math math sites in Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.
Project and Experiment Books
VanCleave, Janice. Geometry for Every Kid . New York: Wiley, 1994.
---. Math for Every Kid . New York: Wiley, 1991.
Reference Books
Kenda, Margaret, and Phyllis S. Williams. Math Wizardry for Kids . Hauppauge, NY: Barron's, 1995.
Salem, Lionel, Frederic Testard, and Coralie Salem. The Most Beautiful Mathematical Formulas . New York: Wiley, 1992.
Physics & Engineering physics sites in Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.
Project and Experiment Books
Amery, Heather, and Angela Littler. The How Book of Batteries and Magnets . London: Usborn Publishing, 1989.
Cobb, Vicki. Science Experiments You Can Eat . New York: HarperTrophy, 1994.
VanCleave, Janice. Electricity . New York: Wiley, 1994.
---. Gravity . New York: Wiley, 1993.
---. Machines . New York: Wiley, 1993.
---. Magnets . New York: Wiley, 1993.
---. Math for Every Kid . New York: Wiley, 1991.
---. Physics for Every Kid . New York: Wiley, 1991.
Wiese, Jim. Roller Coaster Science . New York: Wiley, 1994.
Wood, Robert W. Sound Fundamentals . New York: Learning Triangle Press, 1997.
Reference Books
Bohren, Craig F. What Light through Yonder Window Breaks? New York: Wiley, 1991.
Editors of Consumer Guide. The Big Book of How Things Work . Lincoln Wood, IL: Publications International, 1991.
Parker, Steve. How Things Work . New York: Random House, 1991.
Schwartz, Max. Machines, Buildings, Weaponry of Biblical Times . Old Tappan, NJ: Revell, 1990.
Walker, Jearl. The Flying Circus of Physics with Answers . New York: Wiley, 1977.
Williams, Brian. Science and Technology . New York: Kingfisher, 1993.
General general science sites in Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.
Project and Experiment Books
Amato, Carol J. Super Science Fair Projects . Chicago: Contemporary Books, 1994.
Bochinski, Julianne Blair. The Complete Book of Science Fair Projects , revised edition. New York: Wiley, 1996.
Bombaugh, Ruth. Science Fair Success . Hillside, NJ: Enslow, 1990.
Cobb, Vicki. Science Experiments You Can Eat . New York: HarperTrophy, 1994.
Frekko, Janet, and Phyllis Katz. Great Science Fair Projects . New York: Watts, 1992.
Levine, Shar, and Leslie Johnstone. Everyday Science . New York: Wiley, 1995.
---. Silly Science . New York: Wiley, 1995.
Markle, Sandra. The Young Scientist's Guide to Successful Science Projects . New York: Beech Tree Books, 1990.
Murphy, Pat, Ellen Klages, Linda Shore, and the Staff of the Exploratorium. The Science Explorer . New York: Henry Holt and Co., 1996.
Potter, Jean. Science in Seconds for Kids . New York: Wiley, 1995.
Smolinski, Jill. 50 Nifty Super Science Fair Projects . Los Angeles: Lowell House Juvenile, 1995.
VanCleave, Janice. Guide to the Best Science Fair Projects . New York: Wiley, 1997.
---. 200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird, and Fun Experiments . New York: Wiley, 1993.
---. 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, and Incredible Experiments . New York: Wiley, 1994.
---. 202 Oozing, Bubbling, Dripping, and Bouncing Experiments . New York: Wiley, 1996.
Vacchione, Glen. 100 Amazing Make-It-Yourself Science Fair Projects . New York: Sterling, 1994.
Wood, Robert W. When? Experiments for the Young Scientist . Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1995.
Reference Books
Bosak, Susan V. Science Is . New York: Scholastic, 1991.
Feldman, David. How Does Aspirin Find a Headache? New York: Harper Perennial, 1994.
Holzinger, Philip R. The House of Science . New York: Wiley, 1990.
Kerrod, Robin. Book of Science . New York: Simon and Schuster, 1991.
Roberts, Royston M., and Jeanie Roberts. Lucky Science . New York: Wiley, 1995.
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