I purchased this to help my daughter get some ideas for science fair projects in middle school. To be honest, I can't remember if it was helpful or not. It was several years ago (early 2000s). ( )

The projects are excellent resources for high school students needing an idea for a science fair or class project. But, readers need to be somewhat scientifically learned (or have access to someone who is) because, for example, the appendices list specifics not general topics, and the non-scientific could easily be dissuaded by the lack of cross-referencing of general topics. Minimal visuals are included and all pages are in black and white, which might be a deterrent for some students who are accustomed to full-color spreads. Yet, for the avid science enthusiast, this collection appears to be a trove of possibilities. This is the original 1991 version with a brightly colored cover; the subsequent 2003 version seems to have streamlined the material, making many previous criticisms obsolete. ( )