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Perfect for curious young readers and educators looking to combine storytelling with practical science experiments. Ideal for children with an interest in fairy tales and STEM subjects.
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See moreA fantastical collection of classic stories with a hands-on STEM twist.
A fantastical collection of classic stories with a hands-on STEM twist.
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Explore the laws of physics, principles of chemistry, and wonders of biology in this collection of classic stories with a hands-on STEM twist.
From Snow White to Chicken Little to Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves—read each story like a scientist!
- Determine if a glass slipper can withstand an evening of ballroom dancing.
- Explore the buoyancy of a magical frog.
- Test the power of blowing air on a house.
And so much more!
Find out what happens actually ever after in Fairy Tale Science by Sarah Albee!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781250257611
Publisher: Odd Dot
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 September 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Odd Dot
Illustration: 200 full-color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Bill Robinson
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 188.0mm
Height: 264.0mm
Weight: 858g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Sarah Albee writes children's books for many age groups and under a number of pseudonyms. She has had three of her books appear on the New York Times Bestseller list. Before she began her career as a children's book writer and editor, Sarah was a newspaper cartoonist and a semi-professional basketball player. These days she lives in Connecticut with her husband and three children. Bill Robinson is an illustrator and character designer for animation. He has illustrated over twelve books for children, including titles based on Frozen, The Dark Crystal, and Vampirina for Random House and Disney. He is currently a character designer at DreamWorks TV (The Boss Baby: Back in Business) and has worked with Disney, Sony, Warner Bros., and more. He lives with his wife, daughter, and dog in Los Angeles, California.
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