Baby Loves Gravity!

Name: Baby Loves Gravity!
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SKU: 9781580898362
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By Ruth Spiro and Irene Chan

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Summary

Baby Loves Gravity! is a delightful introduction to the concept of gravity for the youngest of readers. It uses simple language and engaging illustrations to explain how gravity affects everyday actions, like falling and dropping objects. It's a charming educational read that explores this fundamental scientific principle in a way that's easy for children to understand and enjoy.
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Baby Loves Gravity!

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love introducing little ones to science concepts in a fun and simple way. It combines adorable illustrations with a basic explanation of gravity, making it perfect for curious young minds eager to learn about how the world works through engaging storytelling and vibrant art.

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A board book that explores the ups and downs of gravity.

Big, brainy science for the littlest listeners.

Description

Big, brainy science for the littlest listeners.

Baby Loves Gravity! is accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for a baby. This clever board book explores the ups and downs of gravity. When a baby drops food from a high chair, why does it fall? Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage a baby's sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well!

With tongue firmly in cheek, the Baby Loves Science series is a fun-filled introduction to STEM concepts for babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Baby Loves Gravity! by Ruth Spiro and Irene Chan is praised for making complex scientific concepts accessible to young children through playful and engaging illustrations. Reviewers appreciate the concise and educational text that introduces the fundamental idea of gravity in a way that toddlers can understand. The book is often lauded for sparking curiosity and encouraging early interest in science among its young readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781580898362

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 May 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 22

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Education & Reference Irene Chan Ruth Spiro Science & Nature

About the Author

Ruth Spirois the author of the Baby Loves Science series, published by Charlesbridge. These adorably illustrated board books contain expert-reviewed science, yet are simple enough for the very youngest readers. Another new picture book series, Made by Maxine, will be published by Penguin/Dial beginning in 2018. Her debut picture book,Lester Fizz, Bubble-Gum Artist(Dutton), won awards from Writer's Digest and Willamette Writers and was a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year. Ruth is a frequent speaker at schools and conferences, and recent presentations include the Early Childhood STEM Conference at CalTech and the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Visit Ruth on her websitehere. Irene Chan is the illustrator of Baby Loves Quarks! and Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering! She is also an art director, designer, artist, and amateur photographer. She currently lives in Atlanta, GA. Visit Irene atwww.eneri.net.

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