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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2003 · Est. 12 min read
Slow Down, Sara!
Part of the Science Solves It! series
Can Sara's speedy soapbox racer win the derby with a lesson in friction?
3.7/5 Goodreads · 19 ratings
32 pages· 1,052 words· Est. 12 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Sara's need for speed leads to a soapbox derby disaster. Can she harness the power of friction to rebuild and win the race? Join her scientific adventure and discover the secrets behind everyday mysteries. With engaging experiments and thrilling challenges, this STEM series invites young readers to think like scientists and solve intriguing puzzles.
From the publisher
Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5-8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences. Sara does everything fast - too fast. She builds a soapbox derby racer in one day and it falls apart. Then Sara discovers friction and not only wins the derby but has to slow down to do it! Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level Two; Science topic: Friction)
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,052
- Reading age
- 6–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- AD520L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.2
- F&P level
- ~N
- Scholastic level
- L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 74293
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2003
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781575651255
- LCCN
- 2002010663
- OCLC
- 50285389
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