Janice Vancleave's Wild, Wacky, and Weird Astronomy Experiments (Janice Vancleave's Wild, Wacky, and Weird Science Experiments)

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In a series of fun and involving hands-on astronomy experiments, kids learn how distance from the sun affects atmospheric temperature, why the Earth is called the "Blue Planet," why Jupiter's ring shines, and how to reproduce Mars' red soil and Jupiter's stormy red spot. They will also determine why radio wave receivers are curved, how radio waves are sent around the Earth via satellite, how satellites enter into orbit, and how rockets achieve escape velocity. Featuring color illustrations and safe, simple step-by-step instructions, Janice VanCleave again shows just how much fun science can be. Introduction Bent Heat Shield Rings Farthest In Place Moving Target Eclipse Darker Blocked Which Way? Where Is It? Spots Direct Sun Size Moonbeams Shiner Heavy Plop! Splatter Too Much Brightest Star Twinkling Star Star Projector Sky Gazer Glossary For More Information For Further Reading Index