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Top 10 Science Fair Books

By Nick Greene, About.com

Science fairs can be some of the most stressful events in a school career, for all involved. Or, they can be loads of fun and very educational. It's up to you what you make of science fairs. Check out these great books on science fairs and science fair projects.

1. Agnes Pflumm and the Stonecreek Science Fair

Agnes Pflumm & Stonecreek Science Fair
By Merrie Southgate -- This is a fun book about what happens when a crazy teacher shows up out of nowhere to save the day for some unlucky students. Merrie Southgate has quite a sense of humor.

2. Science Fair Projects For Dummies

by Maxine Levaren -- The Dummies books are usually a great resource and this is no exception. If you've got science fair projects in your future, this is a great read.

3. Science Fair Projects for Elementary Schools

by Patricia Hachten Wee, Diane De Cordova Biesel (Editor) -- This book includes wonderful step-by-step instructions for science fair projects for students in grades 2 - 5. This is a must for your younger students.

4. 100 Award-Winning Science Fair Projects

by Glen Vecchione (Author) -- It might be hard to not find a suitable project in this book. It's great for coming up with ideas.

5. Janice VanCleave's Guide to the Best Science Fair Projects

by Janice VanCleave (Author) -- Janice VanCleave is the authority on science fairs. This book should be in the library of anyone who ever has to deal with science fairs.

6. Janice VanCleave's Guide to More of the Best Science Fair Projects

by Janice VanCleave (Author) - Didn't get enough ideas in Janet's last book? Try this one. It should be on every science fair shelf, right next to the original.

7. Sure-to-Win Science Fair Projects

by Joe Rhatigan and Heather Smith -- Lots of great ideas here which have already been tested by some sharp young people.

8. Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects

By Julianne B. Bochinski --- Here's a great reference for science fairs from start to finish.

9. Science Fair Success

By Ruth Bombaugh --- This book is full of wonderful advice on science fairs through the whole process.

10. Science Fair Handbook

By Vincent Douglas --- An excellent place to start. Discover how to have a successful science fait project.

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