On the Straight and Level

Reviews

Children's Literature Review
“Fun and simple projects, plus detailed overviews of scientific ideas, serve to inspire a sense of curiosity and interest in experimentation while offering guided lessons on a basic physics concept . . . a valuable resource for students exploring the physical sciences.”

National Science Teachers Association
“Are you looking for projects about gravity that are equally interactive as well as instructive? Explore Gravity! is sure to be one of the more popular science books in your class.”

School Library Journal
“Gravity's Pull is hard to resist, and this title introduces the topic in a kid-friendly, activity-based way. Each chapter gives readers enough background to jump into hands-on projects. Not only educational but super fun, the activities include measuring air, spinning a basketball, dropping objects, making a water tower, and even constructing a Calder-inspired mobile. There is no need for expensive equipment; everything can be done with household items. ‘Did You Know?' ‘Just for Fun,' and ‘Words to Know' features are found alongside cartoon illustrations and silly jokes. This title will appeal to young scientists and teachers alike.”

Marla Conn, Educational Consultant
“I love this interactive, hands-on, thought-provoking title! Explore Gravity! provides endless opportunities for students to make text-to-text, text-to-self, and text-to-world connections! The great flow of ideas and activities incorporate the cross-curriculum subject areas of STEM, offering many opportunities for teachers and parents to expand and do more. Presents scientific theories of the past and challenges students to look at how modern technology changes the way we interpret them.”