Science Fair Handbook

A Children's Book Parents Will Also Find Helpful

If you have a student in grades 5-8 who’s going to be involved in a science fair, I highly recommend the children’s nonfiction book Science Fair Handbook for both you and your child. This children’s book provides both a clear explanation of what a science fair is and detailed information about preparing a science fair project.

Science Fair Handbook: Contents

The book is very well organized. It is divided into eight chapters:

1. What is a Science Fair?
2. Science Fair Basics
3. Choosing the Perfect Project
4. The Information Director (sources of information)
5. Project Ideas and Planning
6. Start Your Project!
7. Get Ready for the Fair! (exhibits, report, judging, interview)
8. The Tools of Science (units of measurement, conversions, proposed project timetable)

There is also a helpful two-page glossary.

Science Fair Handbook: An Overview

Science Fair Handbook was edited by Joanna Callihan and Nathan Henmelgram. It is is logically organized and easy to follow. Highlights of the book include the sketches of science equipment and fair activities, science fair tips, sample activities, a clear explanation of the steps in planning and implementing a science fair project, and the glossary.

Science Fair Handbook will help your children to develop successful science fair projects. As a parent, you will benefit from gaining a clear understanding of science fairs and science fair projects, enabling you to better support your children as they design and implement their projects. (Waterbird Books, An Imprint of McGraw-Hill, 2004. ISBN: 1577686268)