The perfect science fair idea books ...Spectacular Science Projects How do birds eat without teeth? What is in a whale's spout? How were dinosaur tracks formed? Janice VanCleave's Animals includes 20 fun and simple experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about animals, plus dozens of additional suggestions for developing your own science fair projects. Learn about fossil formation with a simple experiment using cornmeal and flour; about reflex actions using cotton balls; about animal hearing with a metal pie pan, salt, and a spoon; 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 Earthquakes Janice VanCleave's Electricity Janice VanCleave's Gravity Janice VanCleave's Machines Janice VanCleave's Magnets Janice VanCleave's Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses Janice VanCleave's Molecules Janice VanCleave's Plants Janice VanCleave's Rocks and Minerals Janice VanCleave's Volcanoes Janice VanCleave's Weather