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Ivy and Bean What's the Big Idea? (Book 7)

Series: Ivy & Bean
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In Ivy and Bean What's the Big Idea? (Book 7), the Science Fair sets the stage for a whirlwind of creativity focusing on global warming. While other children devise man-eating robots and breath-holding feats, Ivy and Bean contemplate a project involving explosions, ropes, or even ice cubes, leading to unexpected fun and discovery.
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This delightful tale is perfect for young readers who enjoy humorous adventures and learning about science through entertaining stories.

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It's the Science Fair! Some kids are making man-eating robots. Some kids are holding their breath for a very, very long time. Some kids are doing interesting things with vacuum cleaners. The theme, obviously, is global warming. But what should Ivy and Bean do? Something with explosions? Or ropes? Something with ice cubes?

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

It's the Science Fair! Some kids are making man-eating robots. Some kids are holding their breath for a very, very long time. Some kids are doing interesting things with vacuum cleaners.

The theme, obviously, is global warming. But what should Ivy and Bean What's the Big Idea? do? Something with explosions? Or ropes? Something with ice cubes?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781452102368

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Chronicle Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 132

About the Author

Annie Barrows has written many books for adults, but Ivy and Bean is her first series for children. She lives in northern California with her husband and two daughters. Sophie Blackall is an Australian illustrator whose books include Ruby's Wish and Meet Wild Boars. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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