Janice Vancleave'S Astronomy For Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work

Why do planets spin? How hot is the Sun? What keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth? What are Saturn's rings made of? What's a black hole in space? Now you can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about basic astronomy. In Astronomy for Every Kid you'll learn about the constellations using a shoe box planetarium. You'll chart the movement of the stars with nothing but a string, a marker, and a nail. And you'll use a toy magnet to simulate the Earth's protective force field. Each of the 101 experiments is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an easy to understand explanation. Every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home. Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave: Biology for Every Kid Chemistry for Every Kid Dinosaurs for Every Kid Earth Science for Every Kid Geography for Every Kid Geometry for Every Kid The Human Body for Every Kid Math for Every Kid Physics for Every Kid

JANICE VANCLEAVE is a former school science teacher and a captivating presenter at museums, schools, and bookstores nationwide. She is the author of more than twenty other science books for children.

Partial table of contents:

PLANETS.

Cooler.

Bent.

Quicker.

Cover Up.

Hot Box.

Rotate.

Back Up.

Red Spot.

Hot.

Charged.

Shepherds.

SPACE MOVEMENT.

Speedy.

Spinner.

How Far?.

Lifter.

Satellite Crash.

Same Place.

SUN.

Black Out.

Shut Out.

Clock Compass.

Mirage.

Sun Camera.

Trapped.

MOON.

Night Lights.

Moonbeams.

Spinner.

Plop!.

Heavy.

Splatter.

STARS.

Star Clock.

Distant Stars.

Daytime Stars.

Streaks.

Hazy.

Burn Out!.

Spirals.

SPACE INSTRUMENTS.

Up or Down?.

Reflector.

Retroreflector.

How High?.

Light Meter.

Around the World.

Bouncer.

SPACE AND SPACE TRAVEL.

Blast Off.

Fake.

Darkness.

Spheres.

Free Fall.

Space Suit.

Taller.

Glossary.

Index.