Copyright Date:
2003
Edition Date:
2003
Release Date:
01/01/03
Illustrator:
Gott, Barry,
Pages:
32 pages
ISBN:
1-575-65122-X
ISBN 13:
978-1-575-65122-4
Dewey:
E
LCCN:
2002010664
Dimensions:
23 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 CDT 2003)
DRISCOLL, Laura . Slow Down , Sara! illus. by Page Eastburn O'Rourke. ISBN 1-57565-125-4 . LC 2002010663. ea vol: 32p. (Science Solves It! Series). CIP. Kane . 2003. pap. $4.99. Gr 1-3 Two simple stories involving science skills. In Outer Space ,three boys on a camping trip investigate a strange blaze of light that streaks across the sky. Through observation, they solve the mystery by identifying the object as space debris. Sara investigates the effects of friction on speed, as the child conducts experiments to figure out the best design for her soapbox derby. In both books, boxed sidebars give additional facts or raise and answer related questions. Short sentences and paragraphs with upbeat dialogue as well as bright illustrations give these titles added appeal. Both conclude with a "Think Like a Scientist" page that invites students to reconsider the concepts and to try easy, related experiments. Supplemental purchases for school and public libraries. Lee Bock, Glenbrook Elementary School, Pulaski, WI
Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5–8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences.
During a camp out, Marlon and his friends see a bright light streak across the sky. Is it a meteorite? A spaceship? Have aliens landed? Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level Two; Science topic: Space detritus)