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Whether your students are choosing a topic or writing their final report,direct them to helpful outside resources for ideas and information. Below is a list of terrific books and Web links to help them get started.

Astronomy
For terrific online resources, see the recommendedastronomy sitesin Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.

Project and Experiment Books
  • VanCleave, Janice.Astronomy for Every Kid. New York: Wiley, 1991.
  • Wood, Robert W.Science for Kids: 39 Easy Astronomy Experiments. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1991.
Reference Books
  • Beasane, Pam.1000 Facts about Space. New York: Kingfisher, 1992.
  • Harrington, Philip, and Edward Pascuzzi.Astronomy for All Ages. Old Saybrook, CT: Globe Pequot Press, 1994.
  • Moche, Dinah L.Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide. New York: Wiley, 1989.
  • Pearce, Q. L.Stargazer's Guide to the Galaxy. New York: Doherty, 1991.
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Biology
For terrific online resources, see the recommendedbiology sitesin Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.

Project and Experiment Books
  • Bonnet, Robert L., and G. Daniel Keen.Botany: 49 Science Fair Projects. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1989.
  • ---.Botany: 49 More Science Fair Projects. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1989.
  • Cain, Nancy Woodard.Animal Behavior Science Projects. New York: Wiley, 1995.
  • Dashefsky, H. Steven.Zoology: 49 Science Fair Projects. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1995.
  • Hershey, David R.Plant Biology Science Projects. New York: Wiley, 1995.
  • Kneidel, Sally.Pet Bugs. New York: Wiley, 1994.
  • Russo, Monica.The Insect Almanac. New York: Sterling, 1992.
  • VanCleave, Janice.A+ Biology. New York: Wiley, 1993.
  • ---.Animals. New York: Wiley, 1993.
  • ---.Biology for Every Kid. New York: Wiley, 1990.
  • ---.The Human Body for Every Kid. New York: Wiley, 1995.
  • ---.Foods and Nutrition for Every Kid. New York: Wiley, 1999.
  • ---.Insects. New York: Wiley, 1998.
  • ---.Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses. New York: Wiley, 1993.
  • ---.Plants. New York: Wiley, 1997.
  • Wood, Robert W.Science for Kids: 39 Easy Animal Biology Experiments. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1991.
  • ---.Science for Kids: 39 Easy Plant Biology Experiments. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1991.
Reference Books
  • Garber, Steven D.Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide. New York: Wiley, 1989.
  • Stein, Sara.The Body Book. New York: Workman, 1992.
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Chemistry
For terrific online resources, see the recommendedchemistry sitesin Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.

Project and Experiment Books
  • Johnson, Mary.Chemistry Experiments. London: Usborn Publishing, 1981.
  • VanCleave, Janice.Chemistry for Every Kid. New York: Wiley, 1989.
  • ---.A+ Chemistry. New York: Wiley, 1993.
  • ---.Molecules. New York: Wiley, 1993.
Reference Books
  • Tocci, Salvatore.Chemistry Around You. New York: Prentice Hall, 1985.
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Earth Science
For terrific online resources, see the recommendedearth science sitesin Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.

Project and Experiment Books
  • Levine, Shar, and Allison Grafton.Projects for a Healthy Planet. New York: Wiley, 1992.
  • VanCleave, Janice.A+ Earth Science. New York: Wiley, 1999.
  • ---.Dinosaurs for Every Kid. New York: Wiley, 1994.
  • ---.Earthquakes. New York: Wiley, 1993.
  • ---.Earth Science for Every Kid. New York: Wiley, 1991.
  • ---.Ecology for Every Kid. New York: Wiley, 1995.
  • ---.Geography for Every Kid. New York: Wiley, 1993.
  • ---.Oceanography for Every Kid. New York: Wiley, 1995.
  • ---.Rocks and Minerals. New York: Wiley, 1996.
  • ---.Solar Systems. New York: Wiley, 2000.
  • ---.Volcanoes. New York: Wiley, 1994.
  • ---.Weather. New York: Wiley, 1995.
  • Wood, Robert W.Science for Kids: 39 Easy Geology Experiments. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1991.
  • ---.Science for Kids: 39 Easy Meteorology Experiments. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1991.
Reference Books
  • Dennis, Jerry.It's Raining Frogs and Fishes. New York: Harper Perennial, 1992.
  • Forrester, Frank H.1001 Questions Answered about the Weather. New York: Dover, 1981.
  • Groves, Don.The Oceans. New York: Wiley, 1989.
  • Lockhart, Gary.The Weather Companion. New York: Wiley, 1988.
  • Tufty, Barbara.1001 Questions Answered about Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Other Natural Air Disasters. New York: Dover, 1989.
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Math
For terrific online resources, see the recommendedmath sitesin Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.

Project and Experiment Books
  • VanCleave, Janice.Geometry for Every Kid. New York: Wiley, 1994.
  • ---.Math for Every Kid. New York: Wiley, 1991.
Reference Books
  • Kenda, Margaret, and Phyllis S. Williams.Math Wizardry for Kids. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's, 1995.
  • Salem, Lionel, Frederic Testard, and Coralie Salem.The Most Beautiful Mathematical Formulas. New York: Wiley, 1992.
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Physics & Engineering
For terrific online resources, see the recommendedphysics sitesin Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.

Project and Experiment Books
  • Amery, Heather, and Angela Littler.The How Book of Batteries and Magnets. London: Usborn Publishing, 1989.
  • Cobb, Vicki.Science Experiments You Can Eat. New York: HarperTrophy, 1994.
  • VanCleave, Janice.Electricity. New York: Wiley, 1994.
  • ---.Gravity. New York: Wiley, 1993.
  • ---.Machines. New York: Wiley, 1993.
  • ---.Magnets. New York: Wiley, 1993.
  • ---.Math for Every Kid. New York: Wiley, 1991.
  • ---.Physics for Every Kid. New York: Wiley, 1991.
  • Wiese, Jim.Roller Coaster Science. New York: Wiley, 1994.
  • Wood, Robert W.Sound Fundamentals. New York: Learning Triangle Press, 1997.
Reference Books
  • Bohren, Craig F.What Light through Yonder Window Breaks?New York: Wiley, 1991.
  • Editors of Consumer Guide.The Big Book of How Things Work. Lincoln Wood, IL: Publications International, 1991.
  • Parker, Steve.How Things Work. New York: Random House, 1991.
  • Schwartz, Max.Machines, Buildings, Weaponry of Biblical Times. Old Tappan, NJ: Revell, 1990.
  • Walker, Jearl.The Flying Circus of Physics with Answers. New York: Wiley, 1977.
  • Williams, Brian.Science and Technology. New York: Kingfisher, 1993.
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General
For terrific online resources, see the recommendedgeneral science sitesin Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.

Project and Experiment Books
  • Amato, Carol J.Super Science Fair Projects. Chicago: Contemporary Books, 1994.
  • Bochinski, Julianne Blair.The Complete Book of Science Fair Projects, revised edition. New York: Wiley, 1996.
  • Bombaugh, Ruth.Science Fair Success. Hillside, NJ: Enslow, 1990.
  • Cobb, Vicki.Science Experiments You Can Eat. New York: HarperTrophy, 1994.
  • Frekko, Janet, and Phyllis Katz.Great Science Fair Projects. New York: Watts, 1992.
  • Levine, Shar, and Leslie Johnstone.Everyday Science. New York: Wiley, 1995.
  • ---.Silly Science. New York: Wiley, 1995.
  • Markle, Sandra.The Young Scientist's Guide to Successful Science Projects. New York: Beech Tree Books, 1990.
  • Murphy, Pat, Ellen Klages, Linda Shore, and the Staff of the Exploratorium.The Science Explorer. New York: Henry Holt and Co., 1996.
  • Potter, Jean.Science in Seconds for Kids. New York: Wiley, 1995.
  • Smolinski, Jill.50 Nifty Super Science Fair Projects. Los Angeles: Lowell House Juvenile, 1995.
  • VanCleave, Janice.Guide to the Best Science Fair Projects. New York: Wiley, 1997.
  • ---.200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird, and Fun Experiments. New York: Wiley, 1993.
  • ---.201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, and Incredible Experiments. New York: Wiley, 1994.
  • ---.202 Oozing, Bubbling, Dripping, and Bouncing Experiments. New York: Wiley, 1996.
  • Vacchione, Glen.100 Amazing Make-It-Yourself Science Fair Projects. New York: Sterling, 1994.
  • Wood, Robert W.When? Experiments for the Young Scientist. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1995.
Reference Books
  • Bosak, Susan V.Science Is. New York: Scholastic, 1991.
  • Feldman, David.How Does Aspirin Find a Headache?New York: Harper Perennial, 1994.
  • Holzinger, Philip R.The House of Science. New York: Wiley, 1990.
  • Kerrod, Robin.Book of Science. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1991.
  • Roberts, Royston M., and Jeanie Roberts.Lucky Science. New York: Wiley, 1995.
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