| Things That Float and Things That Don't Contributor(s): Adler, David A. (Author), Raff, Anna (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0823431762 ISBN-13: 9780823431762 Publisher: Holiday House OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Weights & Measures - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Size & Shape |
| Dewey: 532.250 |
| Lexile Measure: 540 |
| Physical Information: 0.12" H x 8.68" W x 10.68" (0.33 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 160112 Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It can be surprising which objects float and which don't. An apple floats, but a ball of aluminum foil does not. If that same ball of foil is shaped into a boat, it floats Why? And how is it possible that a huge ship made of steel can float? Answering these questions about density and flotation is David A. Adler's clear, concise text, paired with Anna Raff's delightful illustrations. Activities that demonstrate the properties of flotation are included. |
Contributor Bio(s): Adler, David A.: - David A. Adler is the author of nearly 200 books for children. He was a New York City mathematics teacher for nine years before becoming inspired to write his first book. When his wife gave birth to their first child, David stayed home to take care of his son and to write, which he has been doing ever since. He lives in Queens, NY with his wife Renee. Raff, Anna: -Anna Raff is an award-winning illustrator of many children's books. She has an MFA from the School of Visual Arts and lives in New York City. |