Things That Float and Things That Don't
Paperback – Picture Book, August 31, 2014
Candlewick Press · Paperback · August 31, 2014
It can be surprising which objects float and which don't.
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- Who it’s for
- Everyday objects open a clear, hands-on-minded look at why things float or sink.
- Themes
- Density, Flotation
- Genres
- Physics, Science Projects & Experiments, Boats & Ships
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It can be surprising which objects float and which don't. An apple floats, but a ball of aluminum foil does not. If that same ball of foil is shaped into a boat, it floats! Why? And how is it possible that a huge ship made of steel can float? Answering these questions about density and flotation is David A. Adler's clear, concise text, paired with Anna Raff's delightful illustrations. Activities that demonstrate the properties of flotation are included.
Float, Then Wonder
Everyday objects open a clear, hands-on-minded look at why things float or sink.
Come here for
- Surprising contrasts, from foil to a foil boat
- Simple explanations of density and flotation
Expect
- Clear, concise text paired with lively illustrations
- Activities demonstrating how flotation works
Where it sits
| Physics | 85% |
|---|---|
| Science Projects & Experiments | 77% |
| Boats & Ships | 39% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Size & Shape
- Physics
- Measures & Weights
- Authors
- David A. Adler
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- August 31, 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Density · Flotation
- Reading lane
- Size & Shape