SCIENCE MAKES IT WORK SERIES:
Secrets of the Snow Globe
Secrets of the Snow Globe
&
The Wonder of Color
The Wonder of Color
by
CATHERINE STIER
Categories: Picture Book / Science / STEM (ages 4-8)
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co.
Date of Publication: March 1, 2022
Number of Pages: 32 pages
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Secrets of the Snow Globe:
After starting to collect snow globes with the help of her grandmother, Lily has questions. She wants to know who invented them, what the snow is made of, and how the tiny scenes look so magical when she peers inside. As she researches and experiments, Lily learns about light waves, magnification, and density—all while gathering ingredients to make her own snow globe.
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The Wonder Of Color:
When Ms. Vega announces a
mural painting contest at school, James can’t wait to draw a picture to fill
the library wall. But as he explores color, he has a lot of questions about
where color comes from and how our eyes see it. As he experiments and reads,
James learns about prisms, the color wheel, and light waves—all while working
on his colorful contest entry.
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HALL WAYS BLOG Mini-Review of The Wonder of Color. Okay, technically I didn't read the hardcover (read the
digital ARC), but I can tell that having this colorful, informative, and
well-written book in hand will make the 5-Stars rating double to 10.
The illustrations by Floss Pottage are warm and make learning
how science works less intimidating -- and dare I say it - fun! Author
Catherine Stier uses the correct terms, which I applaud even for such a young
audience. The key, that she clearly gets, is explaining those terms in a way
readers of all ages understand it.
The main character's curiosity is refreshing, and readers
will enjoy the family dynamic and gentle lessons about kindness and sharing.
There’s so much to love in this book, and I think it will become a classroom
favorite for any teacher or librarian who shares it with students.
Catherine Stier is the author of more than twenty children's books including the SCIENCE MAKES IT WORK picture book series and the Kirkus star-reviewed A DOG’S DAY chapter book series. She holds a master’s degree in reading and literacy and has served as a magazine writer, newspaper columnist, and writing instructor. Stier resides in San Antonio, Texas.
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GIVEAWAY! GIVEAWAY! GIVEAWAY!
ONE WINNER
Autographed copies of both books, pin (for adults), snow globe socks,
& a snow globe making kit.
& a snow globe making kit.
(US only, ends midnight CST, 3/19/2022.)
