Product Description

Having trouble finding a science fair topic that's both interesting to you and impressive to judges? Are you unsure about how to research, conduct, or present an experiment? Then look no further. This new edition of The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects is recognized in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) rule book and written by a former science fair winner and judge. It's your key to an award-winning project.

This bestselling, step-by-step guide contains detailed instructions for completing and submitting your project, as well as 50 project outlines of real award-winners. A new Foreword by a well-known science fair administrator covers the latest rules and protocols established by the ISEF. In addition, the book includes an expanded list of 400 ideas for science fair project topics, a list of ISEF affiliated fairs around the United States and the world, addresses and phone numbers for over 40 scientific supply companies, and the latest information on alternative science fair competitions.

Updated from cover to cover, The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, Revised Edition has everything young scientist s in grades 7 and up need to create an award-winning science fair project.

By popular demand, a revised edition of the bestselling guide to creating award-winning science fair projects

The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects Revised Edition

"An excellent resource for students looking for ideas." —Booklist

"Useful information and hints on how to design, conduct, and present a science project." —School Library Journal

Written by a veteran contestant and judge, The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, Revised Edition includes:

• 50 award-winning projects from actual science fairs—including many completely new projects—plus an expanded list of 400 workable science fair project topics suitable for grades 7 and up
• Straightforward, highly detailed guidelines for preparing a successful project—from selecting the right topic to setup, materials, recording data, oral presentation, backboards, and much more
• An update of the ISEF rules and guidelines covered in a new Foreword by George Robert Wisner, Chairman and Fair Director of the Connecticut State Fair
• Timely, thorough, and user-friendly data throughout, including the latest information on resources and fair listings

The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, Revised Edition is the only book you'll need for creating a science fair experiment worthy of top honors.

Illustrations by Judy J. Bochinski-DiBiase

Product Details

• Published on: 1996-03-23
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 240 pages

From School Library Journal
Grade 7 Up-- Drawing on her own experience as a science fair participant, Bochinski offers useful information and hints on how to design, conduct, and present a science project. In addition, judging criteria are detailed, and an appendix lists numerous science supply companies. Unfortunately, this good advice is undermined by a lengthy section of 50 award-winning projects that could easily intimidate first-time entrants. How should readers react to sophisticated experiments that include a VAX computer or an "atomic absorption instrument," or a procedure that begins, "This experiment must be conducted under the supervision of a research scientist?" In fairness, many of the other experiments are simpler to perform and understand. However, the author never explains what made any of them winners. Black-and-white photographs of selected projects, along with illustrative, ink-line drawings, are scattered throughout the book. --Alan Newman, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
Gr. 7^-12. This revised edition of Bochinski's 1991 book includes an explanation of the revised International Science and Engineering Fair rules governing what can be displayed and operated at science fairs, a chapter following one student's four-year research project, and 10 new experiments replacing 10 of the original 50. Libraries with a strong demand for books on science-fair projects will want to update their collections with this edition. Carolyn Phelan

From the Back Cover
Having trouble finding a science fair topic that's both interesting to you and impressive to judges? Are you unsure about how to research, conduct, or present an experiment? Then look no further. This new edition of The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects is recognized in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) rule book and written by a former science fair winner and judge. It's your key to an award-winning project.

This bestselling, step-by-step guide contains detailed instructions for completing and submitting your project, as well as 50 project outlines of real award-winners. A new Foreword by a well-known science fair administrator covers the latest rules and protocols established by the ISEF. In addition, the book includes an expanded list of 400 ideas for science fair project topics, a list of ISEF affiliated fairs around the United States and the world, addresses and phone numbers for over 40 scientific supply companies, and the latest information on alternative science fair competitions.

Updated from cover to cover, The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, Revised Edition has everything young scientist s in grades 7 and up need to create an award-winning science fair project.

By popular demand, a revised edition of the bestselling guide to creating award-winning science fair projects

The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects Revised Edition

"An excellent resource for students looking for ideas." --Booklist

"Useful information and hints on how to design, conduct, and present a science project." --School Library Journal

Written by a veteran contestant and judge, The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, Revised Edition includes: *50 award-winning projects from actual science fairs--including many completely new projects--plus an expanded list of 400 workable science fair project topics suitable for grades 7 and up *Straightforward, highly detailed guidelines for preparing a successful project--from selecting the right topic to setup, materials, recording data, oral presentation, backboards, and much more *An update of the ISEF rules and guidelines covered in a new Foreword by George Robert Wisner, Chairman and Fair Director of the Connecticut State Fair *Timely, thorough, and user-friendly data throughout, including the latest information on resources and fair listings

The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, Revised Edition is the only book you'll need for creating a science fair experiment worthy of top honors.

Illustrations by Judy J. Bochinski-DiBiase

Customer Reviews

A Hermione Granger's Book Club Title
Being the bookworm that I am, I highly recommend this bewitching title containing spells, charms and recipes for 50 prize winning science fair projects. There is also a nice list of 500 topics that can be used to get ideas from which means that I always have plenty to work with and am ready to move forward with any project straight away! I keep it as a handy reference guide next to "Hogwarts, a History."

A Hermione Granger's Book Club Title
Being the bookworm that I am, I highly recommend this bewitching title containing spells, charms and recipes for 50 prize winning science fair projects. There is also a nice list of 500 topics that can be used to get ideas from which means that I always have plenty to work with and am ready to move forward with any project straight away! I keep it as a handy reference guide next to "Hogwarts, a History."

best science fair book
It helped alot by giving good examples of winning projects!!!!!!!!!!!!