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Science Projects & Science Fair Project Ideas

A booklist from EdTechLens

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Need some engaging hands-on science projects? Or a science fair project idea?  Many of us go right to the google search bar, but sometimes a solid, well-researched book is just the ticket. Links to independent book stores where the books can be purchased are included (the renowned Bank Street Books, and the NSTA store) but you can use the title and ISBN information to find the books at your local store, library, or online retailer. Our list starts with PreK, and goes up from there. Happy experimenting!

Exploring Science: Space An Amazing Fact File and Hands on Project Book: With 19 Easy-To-Do Experiments and 300 Exciting Pictures
By Ian Graham, Geriant H. Johns, M.D.
For Grades PreK - 6
ISBN-13: 9781861473868
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781861473868

Gross Science Projects
By Jodi Lyn Wheeler-Toppen, Jon Alquist
For Grades P-3
ISBN-13: 9781429699242
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781429699242

Project Science - Science for 5-7 Year Olds
By Margaret Abraitis, Angela Deighan, Brian Smith
For Grades K-2
ISBN-13: 9781903853085
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781903853085#relatededition

Cool Sensory Suspense: Fun Science Projects about the Senses
By Esther Beck
For Grades K-6
ISBN-13: 9781599289106
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781599289106

Bags, Boxes, Buttons, and Beyond with the Bag Ladies: A Resource Book of Science and Social Studies Projects for K-6 Teachers, Parents and Students
By Cindy Guinn, Karen Simmons
For Grades K-6
ISBN-13: 9780929895727
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780929895727

Cool Odor Decoders: Fun Science Projects about Smells
By Esther Beck
For Grades K-6
ISBN-13: 9781599289090
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781599289090

A Year of Hands-on Science: 100+ Standards-Based Activities, Projects, and Experiments That Help Students Develop Key Process Skills and Build Vocabulary and Content Knowledge
By Lynne Kepler
For Grades K-3
ISBN-13: 9780545074759
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780545074759

Cool Dry Ice Devices: Fun Science Projects with Dry Ice
By James Hopwood
For Grades K-6
ISBN-13: 9781599289076
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781599289076

Cool Distance Assistants: Fun Science Projects to Propel Things
By James Hopwood
For Grades K-6
ISBN-13: 9781599289069
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781599289069

Cool Gravity Activities: Fun Science Projects about Balance
By James Hopwood
For Grades K-6
ISBN-13: 9781599289083
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781599289083

Cool Spy Supplies: Fun Top Secret Science Projects
By Esther Beck
For Grades K-6
ISBN-13: 9781599289113
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781599289113

Designing a Winning Science Fair Project
By Sandy Buczynski, Sandra Buczynski
For Grades 1-4
ISBN-13: 9781631378102
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781631378102

Science Fair Warm-Up, Teachers Guide: Learning the Practice of Scientists
by John Haysom
For Grades K-12
ISBN: 978-1-936959-23-5
http://www.nsta.org/store/product_detail.aspx?id=10.2505/9781936959235

Science Fair Project Index, 1985-1989: For Grades K-8
By Akron-Summit County Public Library, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Cynthia Bishop
For Grades K-8
ISBN-13: 9780810825550
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780810825550

Tabletop Scientist--The Science of Air: Projects and Experiments with Air and Flight
By Steve Parker
For Grades 3-9
ISBN-13: 9780486492650
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780486492650

150 Amazing Science Experiments: Fascinating Projects Using Everyday Materials,
Demonstrated Step by Step in 1300 Photographs!
By Chris Oxlade
For Grades 3-7
ISBN-13: 9781843229889
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781843229889

Tabletop Scientist--The Science of Air: Projects and Experiments with Air and Flight
By Steve Parker
For Grades 3-9
ISBN-13: 9780486492650
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780486492650

Breaking Away from Math and Science Book: Physics and Other Projects for Grades 3-12
By Patricia Baggett, Andrzej Ehrenfeucht
For Grades 3-12
ISBN-13: 9781578860852
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781578860852

Top Secret Science: Projects You Aren’t Supposed to Know About
By Jennifer Swanson, Dennis E. Showalter
For Grades 3-6
ISBN-13: 9781476539263
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781476539263

Janice VanCleave's Electricity: Mind-boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects
By Janice VanCleave
For Grades 3-7
ISBN-13: 9780471310105
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780471310105

Janice VanCleave's Weather: Mind-Boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects
By Janice VanCleave
For Grades 3-7
ISBN-13: 9780471032311
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780471032311

A Science Fair Workbook Step-By-Step Instructions on How to Plan and Write a Winning Science Project
By Jon Yeyna
For Grades 3-7
ISBN-13: 9780615136615
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780615136615

Janice VanCleave's Magnets: Mind-boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects
By Janice VanCleave
For Grades 3-7
ISBN-13: 9780471571063
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780471571063

So You Have to Do a Science Fair Project
By Joyce Henderson, Heather Tomasello
For Grades 3-7
ISBN-13: 9780471202561
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780471202561

Janice VanCleave's Machines: Mind-boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects
By Janice VanCleave
For Grades 3-7
ISBN-13: 9780471571087
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780471571087

Exploring Science: Volcanoes & Earthquakes - An Amazing Fact File and Hands-On Project Book:
With 19 Easy-To-Do Experiments
By Robin Kerrod
For Grades 3-7
ISBN-13: 9781861473066
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781861473066

Janice VanCleave's Rocks and Minerals: Mind-Boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects
By Janice VanCleave
For Grades 3-7
ISBN-13: 9780471102694
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780471102694

Exploring Science: Weather - An Amazing Fact File and Hands-On Project Book:
With 16 Easy-To-Do Experiments and 250 Exciting Pictures
By Robin Kerrod
For Grades 3-7
ISBN-13: 9781861473073
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781861473073

Janice VanCleave's Guide to the Best Science Fair Projects
By Janice VanCleave
For Grades 3-7
ISBN-13: 9780471148029
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780471148029

Janice VanCleave's Guide to More of the Best Science Fair Projects
By Janice VanCleave
For Grades 3-7
ISBN-13: 9780471326274
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780471326274

See for Yourself: More Than 100 Amazing Experiments for Science Fairs and Projects
By Vicki Cobb, Dave Klug
For Grades 3-7
ISBN-13: 9781616080839
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781616080839

Water: Green Science Projects for a Sustainable Planet
By Robert Gardner
For Grades 3-7
ISBN-13: 9780766036451
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780766036451

Crime Scene Science Fair Projects
By Elizabeth Snoke Harris
For Grade 3 and up
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781579907655

Science Projects for Young People
By George Barr, Mildred Waltrip
For Grades 3-9
ISBN-13: 9780486252353
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780486252353

Pop Bottle Science: 79 Amazing Experiments & Science Projects
By Lynn Brunelle
For Grades 4-7
ISBN-13: 9780761129806
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780761129806

Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Astronomy: Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit
By Janice VanCleave
For Grades 4-7
ISBN-13: 9780471328162
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780471328162

Science Around the World: Travel through Time and Space with Fun Experiments and Projects
By Shar Levine, Leslie Johnstone
For Grades 4-7
ISBN-13: 9780471119166
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780471119166

Janice VanCleave's Help! My Science Project Is Due Tomorrow! Easy Experiments You Can Do Overnight
By Janice VanCleave
For Grades 4-7
ISBN-13: 9780471331001
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780471331001

Weather Projects for Young Scientists: Experiments and Science Fair Ideas
By Mary Kay Carson
For Grades 4-7
ISBN-13: 9781556526299
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781556526299

The Science of Life: Projects and Principles for Beginning Biologists
By Frank G. Bottone, Jr.
For Grades 4-7
ISBN-13: 9781556523823
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781556523823

Space Science Fair Projects
By Jordan McGill
For Grades 4-7
ISBN-13: 9781616906535
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9781616906535

The Science of Sound Projects and Experiments with Music and Sound Waves
By Steve Parker
For Grades 5 and over
ISBN-13: 9780486492636
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780486492636

The Science of Light: Projects and Experiments with Color and Light
By Steve Parker
For Grades 5 and up
ISBN-13: 9780486492643
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780486492643

25 Totally Terrific Science Projects: Easy How-to's and Templates for Projects That Motivate Students to Show What They Know About Key Science Topics
By Michael Gravois
For Grade 5
ISBN-13: 9780545231398
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780545231398

Science Fair Warm-Up, Grades 5–8: Learning the Practice of Scientists (e-book)
By John Haysom
For Grades 5-8
ISBN: 978-1-936969-71-6
http://www.nsta.org/store/product_detail.aspx?id=10.2505/9781936959716

The Scientific American Book of Great Science Fair Projects
By Marc Rosner
For Grades 5-9
ISBN-13: 9780471356257
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780471356257

Easy Genius Science Projects with Electricity and Magnetism: Great Experiments and Ideas For Grades 5-9
By Robert Gardner
ISBN-13: 9780766029231
http://www.bankstreetbooks.com/book/9780766029231


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