Earthquakes
Mind-boggling Experiments You Can Turn into Science Fair Projects
Published on 3. March 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-471-57107-0 (ISBN)
Description
The perfect science fair idea books Spectacular Science Projects Janice VanCleave's Earthquakes * What is the San Andreas Fault?* Where are earthquakes most likely to happen?* How can you make a seismograph? Janice VanCleave's Earthquakes includes 20 simple and fun experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about earthquakes, plus dozens of additional suggestions for developing your own science fair project. Learn about seismic waves with a friend using a piece of rope; about the Richter scale with a cardboard box, popcorn, and a yardstick; and much more. All experiments use inexpensive household materials and involve a minimum of preparation and cleanup. Children ages 8 12 Also available in the Spectacular Science Projects Series: Janice VanCleave's Animals Janice VanCleave's Electricity Janice VanCleave's Gravity Janice VanCleave's Machines Janice VanCleave's Magnets Janice VanCleave's Molecules Janice VanCleave's Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses Janice VanCleave's Volcanoes Janice VanCleave's Weather
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 207 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
168 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-57107-0 (9780471571070)
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Person
JANICE VANCLEAVE, the author of the popular Science for Every Kid series, is a former science teacher and a captivating presenter at museums, schools, and bookstores nationwide.
Content
Old Myths. Easy Over. Jolted. Snap!. Recycle. Quake Center. Currents. Dampers. S--Waves. Bang!. Change of Direction. Interior. Recorder. One More?. How Strong?. Break Away. Megawaves. Long Enough. Side--to--Side. Flexible. Glossary. Index.