100 Amazing Make-It-Yourself Science Fair Projects [Paperback]

Glen Vecchione (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Science Fair Projects

"This extensive collection of do-it-yourself projects ranges from simple ideas using household materials to sophisticated plans which are unique. Each set-up includes a list of materials, instructions, and a black-and-white drawing of the finished product."--Booklist. "...many good projects...place in the school science library."--Appraisal. "The directions are clear and straightforward..."--VOYA.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6 Up?This extensive collection of do-it-yourself projects ranges from simple ideas using household materials to sophisticated plans requiring a significant investment of time and money, a few of which, such as a parabolic sound antenna, are unique. Each device or set-up includes a list of materials, generally clear instructions, and a black-and-white drawing of the finished product. Unfortunately, the title is misleading; most of these projects are demonstrations and need to be incorporated into a series of experiments to work for science fairs, and there isn't much discussion of the science behind each one. In addition, judges might disqualify "Overpopulation Studies" that lead to guppies dying, and the complicated refracting telescope could prove disappointing. The volume also lacks a list of science-supply houses and a list for further reading.?Alan Newman, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

Middle through high school grades are quite frequently faced with the daunting task of conceiving of and producing a project suitable for showing: enter this collection of experiments, which covers everything from building a working telescope to creating a miniature ecosystem for display. This outlines many projects which will prove readily achievable with a minimum of special materials. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 31, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806903678
• ISBN-13: 978-0806903675
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,893,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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70 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great for machinery, NOT anything else science fair related., November 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 100 Amazing Make-It-Yourself Science Fair Projects (Paperback)

If you want to build a machine for your science fair project, this book is for you. It has detailed instructions on how to do it. This is a good, "How does it work?" type book.

Read the title carefully though. There are no experiments in the book, no suggestions on how to present it, no suggestions on categories, or anything. The "Make-It-Yourself" is quite literal. It's not talking about science fair projects as a whole, only machinery.

21 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book really helped me find the Science Project I wanted, August 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 100 Amazing Make-It-Yourself Science Fair Projects (Paperback)

Sometimes it's hard to find the science project that fits you! But, with 100 amazing Make-It-Yourself Science Fair Projects You can find a hundred different interesting Science Fair Projects that you can browse through and find the one you want!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Book!, February 27, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: 100 Amazing Make-It-Yourself Science Fair Projects (Paperback)

I think this book is a great book and all people should have it!