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Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World

Activities on Biomes from Pole to Pole
By Janice VanCleave
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Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World invites young readers to explore the diverse ecosystems found across our planet through engaging, hands-on experiments. Each section introduces a different biome, such as the lush rainforest canopy or the arid desert, providing a blend of scientific and geographical insights. Complemented by clear line drawings, maps, diagrams, and charts, this book makes learning about the natural world interactive and accessible.
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This book is ideal for children with a curiosity about science and nature, particularly those who enjoy practical experiments and learning about the environment. It suits parents and educators seeking educational resources to complement lessons on geography and biology.

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Fun facts and experiments about Earth's amazing and unique climatic regions! Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World presents interesting facts and fun experiments that relate to the different geographical regions of the world-also known as biomes.

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An all-new collection of hands-on experiments for exploring the world's ecosystems. This exciting book of experiments explores the different biomes of the world, from the intriguing flora of the rainforest canopy to the unique fauna of the hot desert.

Integrating science and geography, this collection features an introductory description of each biome followed by numerous experiments for hands-on learning, supplemented with helpful line drawings, maps, diagrams, and charts.

Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World is authored by Janice VanCleave, a former elementary and high school teacher from Riesel, TX, who now dedicates her time to writing and giving science workshops. She is the author of more than 45 children's science books with sales totalling over two million copies.

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ISBN: 9780471205470

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 March 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 274.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Janice VanCleave is a former science teacher who now spends her time writing and giving science workshops. She is the author of more than forty books that have sold over two million copies and a resident science fair authority on discovery.com

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