Gravity Is a Mystery
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1970 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Gravity Is a Mystery

Written by Franklyn M Branley · Illustrated by Edward Miller

Part of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2 series

What goes up must come down — but nobody can say exactly what gravity is.

3.9 Goodreads · 131 ratings
40 pages· 1,041 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· ~600L
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Bookroo's summary

Join an adventurous scientist and his playful dog as they unravel the mysteries of gravity. What makes everything from rocks to rockets fall back to Earth? Dive into this vibrant picture book to explore the unseen force that shapes our world. Perfect for curious young minds, this book offers hands-on activities and vivid illustrations, making complex concepts accessible and fun. Will you uncover the secrets of gravity's pull? Ideal for early elementary readers eager to learn more about the wonders of science.

From the publisher

Read and find out about gravity in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.What goes up must come down. Everybody knows that. But what is it that pulls everything from rocks to rockets toward the center of the earth? It’s gravity.Nobody can say exactly what it is, but gravity is there, pulling on everything, all the time. With the help of an adventurous scientist and his fun-loving dog, you can read and find out about this mysterious force.This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It’s a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids’ scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
1,041
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~600L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
132858
Publication
Published
May 29, 2007
First published
January 1, 1970
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064452014

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