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Ouch: Tales of Gravity

By Kate Simpson
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Ouch: Tales of Gravity by Kate Simpson is a delightful children's book that explores the concept of gravity in an engaging and playful manner. Through a series of fun and relatable tales, young readers are introduced to the invisible force that pulls everything toward the Earth, making complex science accessible and entertaining. This book is both educational and charming, perfect for sparking curiosity in young minds.
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This captivating children's book might appeal to you if you are curious about the quirky and fascinating effects of gravity in our everyday lives. It combines humour and education to engage young readers, making complex scientific concepts both accessible and enjoyable.

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A funny story about gravity that explains why apples fall from trees, from an exciting new partnership in picture books.

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Isaac Newton was sitting under an apple tree when he got hit on the head by an apple. People might tell you this is the moment gravity was first discovered, but the truth is people had been discovering gravity long before Isaac. You might have even discovered it yourself... Ouch!

Have you ever wondered how gravity works? Or what life would be like without gravity? Find out in this fun introduction to the idea that what goes up must come down!

Ouch: Tales of Gravity does a great job of breaking down something sophisticated into smaller, digestible ideas that are well described and illustrated. A good school resource, it would be equally suitable on the shelf at home, where it will hold its own against narrative fiction. Books+Publishing

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Ouch: Tales of Gravity by Kate Simpson is praised as an excellent educational resource, ideal for both school and home settings. The book's engaging narrative and humour make scientific concepts accessible for young readers aged six to eight. The combination of wit, wisdom, and interactive elements successfully introduces complex ideas in an entertaining manner, making it a perfect choice for curious kids.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760526610

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 February 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Andy Hardiman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 384g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Kate Simpson Science & Nature

About the Author

Kate Simpson is a picture book author, podcast host and bookworm who loves facts and fiction in equal measure. She is also a chemical engineer who believes that curiosity can change the world.

Andy Hardiman is an English-born creative living in Sydney, Australia. He has used his creative skills to design wallpaper, create gift cards, work in multiple advertising agencies and now illustrate his first picture book, Ouch: Tales of Gravity. He has a Masters of Art from the Royal College of Art, London.

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