Cobb, Vicki

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the “Julia Child” of hands-on science, is a former science teacher with a M.A. in secondary school science. The publication of her classic book, Science Experiments You Can Eat, established her as an innovator in hands-on science. Take a look on her website at the hilarious one-minute videos from her book We Dare You! Her playful and accessible approach to science is evident in her 85+ books for grades K-8 that cover physics, chemistry and biology, biographies, geography, and the human body.

She has performed “Science Surprises,” her interactive and engrossing show for kids, in 49 of the fifty states (missing only North Dakota) as well as internationally. Vicki’s professional development program “Science That’s Fun to Read and Teach” is available as a videoconference and as a webinar. A veteran motivator/professional development presenter of day-long in-services/keynote speaker, Vicki uses her expertise, humor, wit and background as an educator to inspire teachers to make science teaching the highpoint of their day.

Arts and Crafts You Can Eat. J.B. Lippincott, 1974.

Bangs and Twangs: Science Fun with Sound. Millbrook Press, 2000.

Bet You Can! Science Possibilities to Fool You. Avon, 1983 (with Kathy Darling).

Bet You Can't! Science Impossibilities to Fool You. Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 1980; Avon, 1983 (with Kathy Darling) (NY Academy of Sciences Children's Science Book Award).

Blood & Gore, Like You've Never Seen!. Scholastic, 1998.

Brave in the Attempt: The Special Olympics Experience. Pinwheel, 1983.

Cells: The Basic Structure of Life. Franklin Watts, 1970.

Chemically Active: Experiments You Can Do at Home. J.B. Lippincott, 1985; HarperCollins/Trophy, 1993.

Dirt & Grime, Like You've Never Seen!. Scholastic, 1998.

Don't Try This at Home! Science Fun for Kids on the Go. William Morrow, 1998; Avon/Camelot, 1999 (coauthor).

Feeding Yourself. J.B. Lippincott, 1989.

Feeling Your Way: Discover Your Sense of Touch. Millbrook Press, 2001.

The First Book of Cells/Gases/Heat/Logic. Franklin Watts, 1969-73.

Follow Your Nose. Millbrook Press, 2000.

For Your Own Protection: Stories Science Photos Tell. Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 1989.

Fun & Games: Stories Science Photos Tell. Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 1991.

Fuzz Does It!. Lippincott Junior Books, 1982.

Getting Dressed/Keeping Clean. J.B. Lippincott, 1989; HarperCollins/Trophy, 1993.

Gobs of Goo. J.B. Lippincott, 1983.

Harry Houdini: A Photographic Story of a Life. DK Publishing, 2005.

How the Doctor Knows You're Fine. J.B. Lippincott, 1973.

How to Really Fool Yourself: Illusions for All Your Senses. Lippincott Junior Books, 1981; John Wiley, 1999.

Inspector Bodyguard Patrols the Land of U. Simon & Schuster, 1986.

Light Action! Amazing Experiments with Optics. HarperCollins, 1993 (with Josh Cobb).

The Long and Short of Measurement. Parents Magazine Press, 1973.

Lots of Rot. Lippincott Junior Books, 1981.

Magic... Naturally! Science Entertainments & Amusements. J.B. Lippincott, 1976/HarperCollins, 1993.

Making Sense of Money. Parents Magazine Press, 1971.

The Monsters Who Died: A Mystery About Dinosaurs. Coward-McCann, 1983.

More Power to You!. Little, Brown, 1986.

More Science Experiments You Can Eat. J.B. Lippincott, 1979; Harper Collins/HarperTrophy, 1995.

Natural Wonders: Stories Science Photos Tell. Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 1990.

Open Your Eyes: Discover Your Sense of Sight. Millbrook Press, 2002.

Perk Up Your Ears: Discover Your Sense of Hearing. Millbrook Press, 2001.

Science Experiments You Can Eat. J.B. Lippincott, 1972; HarperCollins/HarperTrophy, 1994.

The Scoop on Ice Cream. Little Brown, 1985.

Scraps of Wraps. A&C Black, 1988.

The Secret Life of Cosmetics/Hardware/School Supplies. J.B. Lippincott, 1981-86.

See for Yourself: More Than 100 Amazing Experiments for Science Fairs and Projects. Scholastic Reference, 2001.

Sense of Direction: Up, Down and All Around. Parents Magazine Press, 1972.

Skyscraper Going Up!. Thomas Y. Crowell, 1987.

Snap, Button, Zip: Inventions to Keep Your Clothes On.

Sneakers Meet Your Feet. Little Brown, 1985.

Sources of Forces: Science Fun with Force Fields. Millbrook Press, 2002.

Squirts and Spurts: Science Fun with Water. Millbrook Press, 2000.

Supersuits. J.B. Lippincott, 1975.

The Trip of a Drip. Little, Brown, 1986.

This Place Is Cold: Alaska. Walker, 1989.

This Place Is Crowded: Japan. Walker, 1992, 1993.

This Place Is Dry: Sonoran Desert. Walker, 1989, 1993.

This Place Is High: Andes Mountains of South America. Walker, 1989, 1993.

This Place Is Lonely: The Australian Outback. Walker, 1991, 1994.

This Place Is Wet: Amazon Basin. Walker, 1989, 1993.

This Place Is Wild: East Africa. Walker, 1998, 2000.

Truth on Trial: The Story of Galileo Galilei. Coward McCann & Geoghegan, 1979.

Vicki Cobb's Papermaking Book and Kit. Harper Festival, 1993.

We Dare You!: Hundreds of Fun Science Experiments, Tricks, and Games You Can Try at Home. Skyhorse Publishing, 2008 (coauthor).

Wanna Bet? Science Challenges Bound to Fool You. Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 1993; Avon, 1994 (with Kathy Darling).

Where's the Science Here? Fireworks. Lerner Publishing Group, 2005.

Where's the Science Here? Junk Food. Lerner Publishing Group, 2005.

Where's the Science Here? On Stage. Lerner Publishing Group, 2005.

Where's the Science Here? Sneakers. Lerner Publishing Group, 2005.

Whirlers and Twirlers: Science Fun with Spinning. Millbrook Press, 2001.

Why Can't I Live Forever? And Other Not Such Dumb Questions About Life. Lodestar, 1997.

Why Can't You Unscramble an Egg? And Other Not Such Dumb Questions About Matter. E.P. Dutton, 1990.

Why Doesn't the Earth Fall Up? And Other Not Such Dumb Questions About Motion. Lodestar/Dutton, 1988.

Why Doesn't the Sun Burn Out? And Other Not Such Dumb Questions About Energy. E.P. Dutton, 1990.

Writing It Down. J.B. Lippincott, 1989.

You Gotta Try This! Absolutely Irresistible Science. Morrow Junior/Avon, 1999 (coauthor).

Your Tongue Can Tell. Millbrook Press, 2000.