Oscar and the Cricket
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Oscar and the Cricket

Written and illustrated by Geoff Waring

Part of the Start with Science series

Discover how a simple push sets things in motion.

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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Oscar finds a ball in the grass and, with Cricket's encouragement, learns the secrets of motion. As the ball rolls faster on paths and changes direction after hitting a tree, Oscar discovers the fascinating world of forces. What else can a push do? Explore the wonders of movement and the science behind it.

From the publisher

A Start with Science book about moving and rolling. One day Oscar sees a ball in the grass. Try pushing it! says Cricket. Oscar learns that the ball rolls slowly in grass and faster on a path, until it bounces off a tree and changes direction. Some things need a push to move, and others use their muscles to move themselves – and to move plenty of other things, too. Back matter includes an index and supplemental activities.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD500L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about bugs and insectsBooks about catsBooks about movement and motionBooks about physics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 22, 2009
First published
October 2, 2006
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763645120

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