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Janice VanCleave's Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses: Mind-boggling Chemistry and Biology Experiments You Can Turn into Science Fair Projects (Spectacular Science Project)

Janice VanCleave's Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses: Mind-boggling Chemistry and Biology Experiments You Can Turn into Science Fair Projects (Spectacular Science Project)
By Janice VanCleave

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∗ Why does a water drop magnify?
∗ How do crystals form?
∗ What does the inside of a seed look like?


Janice VanCleave′s Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses includes 20 simple and fun experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and many other questions, plus dozens of suggestions on how to develop your own science fair projects.

Grow penicillium mold in apple cider, compare your own and your friend′s fingerprints, and investigate the lives of microscopic water fleas, all with either a microscope or simple magnifying lens. All experiments use inexpensive materials and involve a minimum of preparation and clean up.

Children ages 8–12

Also available in the

Spectacular Science Projects Series:
∗ Janice VanCleave′s Animals
∗ Janice VanCleave′s Earthquakes
∗ Janice VanCleave′s Electricity
∗ Janice VanCleave′s Gravity
∗ Janice VanCleave′s Machines
∗ Janice VanCleave′s Magnets
∗ Janice VanCleave′s Molecules
∗ Janice VanCleave′s Volcanoes
∗ Janice VanCleave′s Weather


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #780128 in Books
  • Published on: 1993-10-05
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 112 pages

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From the Back Cover

  • Why does a water drop magnify?
  • How do crystals form?
  • What does the inside of a seed look like?

Janice VanCleave′s Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses includes 20 simple and fun experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and many other questions, plus dozens of suggestions on how to develop your own science fair projects.

Grow penicillium mold in apple cider, compare your own and your friend′s fingerprints, and investigate the lives of microscopic water fleas, all with either a microscope or simple magnifying lens. All experiments use inexpensive materials and involve a minimum of preparation and clean up.

Children ages 8–12

Also available in the

Spectacular Science Projects Series:

  • Janice VanCleave′s Animals
  • Janice VanCleave′s Earthquakes
  • Janice VanCleave′s Electricity
  • Janice VanCleave′s Gravity
  • Janice VanCleave′s Machines
  • Janice VanCleave′s Magnets
  • Janice VanCleave′s Molecules
  • Janice VanCleave′s Volcanoes
  • Janice VanCleave′s Weather

About the Author
JANICE VANCLEAVE, the author of the popular Science for Every Kid series, is a former science teacher and a captivating presenter at museums, schools, and bookstores nationwide.