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Let's Race!
By Chris Ferrie
Part of the Everyday Science Academy series
Why does time drag when bored? Discover the science behind it.
2.7/5 Goodreads · 9 ratings
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Join Red Kangaroo as they explore why time seems to slow down when you're not having fun. With Dr. Chris's guidance, dive into the mysteries of special relativity and the speed of light. This engaging journey offers young readers practical examples to understand complex scientific concepts, sparking curiosity and answering those persistent 'why' questions. Perfect for budding scientists, this book aligns with educational standards and includes fun experiments to try at home or school. Will Red Kangaroo find the answers they seek? Embark on this scientific adventure to find out!
From the publisher
Equip the next generation of scientists with a brand new series from Chris Ferrie, the #1 science author for kids!
Time moves quickly when you’re having fun! So why does it go so slowly when you’re not? Red Kangaroo wants to know and Dr. Chris has the answers―it’s all a matter of special relativity!
Chris Ferrie offers a kid-friendly introduction to special relativity and the speed of light in this installment of his new Everyday Science Academy series. With real-world and practical examples, young readers will have a firm grasp of scientific and mathematical concepts to help answer many of their “why” questions.
Perfect for elementary-aged children and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
Backmatter includes a glossary, comprehension questions aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy, and experiments kids can easily do at school or at home!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 610L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4
- F&P level
- ~O
Publication
- Published
- August 4, 2020
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Explore
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781492680611
- LCCN
- 2020026962
- OCLC
- 1161996255
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