Product Description

* 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: #1015086 in Books
• Published on: 1993-09-07
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .46 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages

Ingram
Janice VanCleave explains magnification and shows kids how they can use a microscope or magnifying lens to explore what lies beneath the surface of things around the house. Each experiment includes step-by-step instructions, background information, and suggestions for probing deeper into the topics and developing a winning science fair project.

From the Publisher
Explains magnification and demonstrates how to use a microscope or magnifying lens to explore what lies beneath the surface of things around the house. Through the use of these devices children will investigate the hidden worlds of biology and chemistry in plants, minerals, protozoa and more. Packed with unique, slightly off-beat experiments presented with clear, crisp instructions and lively illustrations.

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