This large-format book tackles a common problem in a straightforward manner. Aimed at the student who has put off choosing a science project for way too long, the book offers plenty of experiments that can be conducted in a short time using common household materials. In a sensible move, the ideas are arranged in chapters according to the time available: those that take a week or two, those that require just´ a few days, and those that can be done in a day or less. Each project appears on a double-page spread that includes one or more key words, the basic question to be answered, the hypothesis, the procedure, the results (a section that raises questions rather than providing answers), display tips, and "extension questions" that can be explored by making alterations to the experiment. At least one clear, colorful photo or drawing appears on each spread. Sure to find an audience when the science fair looms; a  reassuring, practical guide. - Carolyn Phelan

From Booklist

“Students can use them to spark ideas and to start thinking about projects of their own. The book is also useful for teachers looking for lab activities that an entire class can do. The text is divided into 10 different areas, covering earth science, biology, simple physics, chemistry, and more. Each project is one or two pages long and includes a list of needed materials and numbered, step-by-step instructions. ‘What you should notice’ and ‘Here’s what’s happening’ explanations help students determine if they’ve done the experiment correctly. Extension activities are included. Serviceable black-and-white line drawings and diagrams help illustrate the concepts.” -- School Library Journal, Laura Younkin, Ballard High School, Louisville, KY Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

“In simple, kid-friendly language, Bardhan-Quallen offers ‘sure-to-win’ experiments on subjects drawn from life science, chemistry, and more. Each experiment is divided into distinct steps; it’s hard to imagine even the least science-savvy student not being able to follow the clear directions. Subheadings in every experiment explain what students will need, what they should do and notice, and finally what’s happening as they observe. Black-and-white illustrations appear on several pages and, the author includes further information in a ‘dig a little deeper’ section that extends the lessons. With 100 to choose from, the variety is vast, offering everything from easy experiments to complex projects that will make fine science fair entries.” -- Booklist, Roger Leslie Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

“Safe and easy-to-do science-fair experiments for the novice investigator using household items, including the familiar ‘Make a battery with a lemon,’ and the less familiar ‘Show that a grape repels both poles of a magnet’ (because it is diamagnetic). ... There’s plenty here to intrigue, and it’s attractively packaged in a sturdy binding with a zingy yellow lemon battery on the cover.” -- Kirkus

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