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he perfect science fair idea books… Spectacular Science Projects Janice VanCleave’s Molecules * What are molecules made of? * How do water molecules stay together? * How does heat affect the movement of molecules?Janice VanCleave’s Molecules includes 20 simple and fun experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about molecules, plus dozens of additional suggestions for developing your own science fair projects. Learn about the structure of molecules with a simple experiment using gum drops and toothpicks; about molecular motion with a glass, a cup, and food coloring; about crystals using Epsom salts, a soap dish, and a paint brush; and much more. All experiments use inexpensive household 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 Gravity KIDS, join the Science for Every Kid Club …See inside for details.
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Document http://www.netlibrary.com/nlreader/nlreader.dll?bookid=26257&filename=Cover.html Página 1 de 1 31/01/2004 Document Página 1 de 1 Page i Janice VanCleave's Molecules Spectacular Science Projects http://www.netlibrary.com/nlreader/nlreader.dll?bookid=26257&filename=Page_i.html 31/01/2004 Document Página 1 de 1 Page ii JANICE VANCLEAVE'S SPECTACULAR SCIENCE PROJECTS Animals Gravity Molecules JANICE VANCLEAVE'S SCIENCE FOR EVERY KID SERIES Astronomy for Every Kid Biology for Every Kid Chemistry for Every Kid Earth Science for Every Kid Math for Every Kid Physics for Every Kid http://www.netlibrary.com/nlreader/nlreader.dll?bookid=26257&filename=Page_ii.html 31/01/2004 Document Página 1 de 1 Page iii Janice VanCleave's Molecules Spectacular Science Projects http://www.netlibrary.com/nlreader/nlreader.dll?bookid=26257&filename=Page_iii.html 31/01/2004 Document Página 1 de 1 Page iv In recognition of the importance of preserving what has been written, it is a policy of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. to have books of enduring value published in the United States printed on acid-free paper, and we exert our best efforts to that end. Design and Production by BOOKMAKERS LTD. Illustrated by KAREN PELLATON Copyright © 1993 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Published simultaneously in Canada. Reproduction or translation of any part of this work beyond that permitted by section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act without the permission of the copyright owner is unlawful. Requests for permission or further information should be addressed to the Permissions Department, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. The publisher and the author have made every reasonable effort to ensure that the experiments and activities in this book are safe when conducted as instructed but assume no responsibility for any damage caused or sustained while performing the experiments or activities in this book. Parents, guardians, and/or teachers should supervise young readers who undertake the experiments and activities in this book. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data VanCleave, Janice Pratt [Molecules] Janice VanCleave's molecules p. cm. -- (Spectacular science projects) Includes index ISBN 0-471-55054-X Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 http://www.netlibrary.com/nlreader/nlreader.dll?bookid=26257&filename=Page_iv.html 31/01/2004 Document Página 1 de 2 Page v Contents 1. Building Blocks 4 2. Super Chains 8 3. Breakdown 12 4. Spacey 16 5. Clingers 20 6. On the Move