What Is the World Made Of?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

What Is the World Made Of?

Written by Paul Meisel · Illustrated by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

Discover why you can't walk through walls in this playful science adventure.

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32 pages· 1,166 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 560L
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Bookroo's summary

Curious about why you can't walk through walls or drink a glass of blocks? Dive into a whimsical journey exploring the fascinating world of solids, liquids, and gases. With playful scenarios and engaging illustrations, young readers will uncover the mysteries of everyday materials and their unique properties. What makes a wall solid and milk liquid? Find out in this delightful exploration of science concepts that will spark curiosity and wonder.

From the publisher

Did you ever walk through a wall? Drink a glass of blocks? Have you ever played with a lemonade doll, or put on milk for socks? This latest addition to the Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science series introduces the youngest readers to an important science concept: the differences between solids, liquids, and gases. Any child who wants to know why he can’t walk through a wall will enjoy Kathleen Zoehfeld’s simple text and Paul Meisel’s playful illustrations.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,166
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
560L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
41750
Publication
Published
August 21, 1998
First published
August 8, 1998
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060271435

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