Explore physics in this early introduction to the states of matter, starring a goofy dog and his all-too-human family.
David A. Adler is a former math teacher and author of more than two
hundred books for children. He has collaborated on several science
picture books with Anna Raff, including Light Waves and Magnets
Push, Magnets Pull, both named finalists for the AAAS/Subaru
SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books. He is also the
author of the Picture Book Biography series and the Cam Jansen
mystery series. He lives in New York.
Anna Raff is an award-winning illustrator of children's books. She
illustrated David A. Adler's Simple Machines and Things That Float
and Things That Don't, which received starred reviews from Booklist
and Publishers Weekly. She lives in New York City.
"Adler . . . combines simply phrased explanations and
demonstrations using measuring cups, balloons, and other common
materials to make the differences between each classical state of
matter easy to comprehend. . . . Raff’s bright cartoon
illustrations add clarifying details and humor. . . . [An] engaging
first look at the various states of matter, supported by hands-on
components that are accessible to even the youngest experimental
scientists"—School Library Journal
"Simple experiments and kid-friendly language teach concepts about
matter to young audiences. . . . delivers scientific information
alongside eye-catching illustrations with details that will
delight."—Kirkus Reviews
"Overall, a useful addition to the science
shelves."— Booklist
"In preparation for Grandma’s birthday celebration, twin siblings
clean up their accumulated mess while Dad struggles with dinner, a
scenario that ably launches Adler’s discussion of states of matter,
anchoring it to readily observable matter around the house. . . . A
brief glossary rounds out this title, readaloud- and
discussion-ready for primary science classes." —The Bulletin of the
Center for Children's Books
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