Title: Gravity
Author: Jason Chin
Publisher & Year of Publication: Roaring Brook/Neal Porter, 2014
Genre: Informational
Recommended Audience: Ages 7-10
Summary: The book explains how and why gravity works in an easy to read format. The text is simple, but clever illustrations like the actual book itself falling on a page explain the concept well. The plot centers on a boy who loses his object as the float up into the sky, and then eventually falls back down to his amazement.
Evaluation/Reflection: This book is ideal for younger elementary students. The images are up close and captivating. An appendix of terms provide a more detailed explanation of gravity.
Memorable Literary Moment: The last few pages includes a lot of humor, and highlight the amazement of children learning the effects of gravity and the need to take care of their belongings.
Illustrations: Colorful large paintings are used to illustrate the book.
Review: How do we stay put on our planet and not float away into outer space? What makes things fall to the ground from high places? Chin introduces youngsters to the concept of gravity, presenting the information in highly understandable language and in captivating paintings that will delight young readers. Deceptively simple large print text describe how gravity affects all things on Earth as well as in outer space. Colorful and incredibly detailed watercolor landscapes and close-up illustrations keep readers' attention, and certain objects are repeated throughout the pages. Although Gravity is set up like a fictional text, the information necessary to understand the basics of gravity are present. This is a wonderful addition to libraries for younger students. In the "More About Gravity" section, readers can add to their increasing knowledge of the topic with important vocabulary and comparisons that allow for deeper understanding. – School Library Journal
Promotion Idea: This book would be a great resource for a solar system pathfinder, used students and teachers.
Acquisition: Public library, or available on Amazon for $12.27 (hardcover).
Author: Jason Chin
Publisher & Year of Publication: Roaring Brook/Neal Porter, 2014
Genre: Informational
Recommended Audience: Ages 7-10
Summary: The book explains how and why gravity works in an easy to read format. The text is simple, but clever illustrations like the actual book itself falling on a page explain the concept well. The plot centers on a boy who loses his object as the float up into the sky, and then eventually falls back down to his amazement.
Evaluation/Reflection: This book is ideal for younger elementary students. The images are up close and captivating. An appendix of terms provide a more detailed explanation of gravity.
Memorable Literary Moment: The last few pages includes a lot of humor, and highlight the amazement of children learning the effects of gravity and the need to take care of their belongings.
Illustrations: Colorful large paintings are used to illustrate the book.
Review: How do we stay put on our planet and not float away into outer space? What makes things fall to the ground from high places? Chin introduces youngsters to the concept of gravity, presenting the information in highly understandable language and in captivating paintings that will delight young readers. Deceptively simple large print text describe how gravity affects all things on Earth as well as in outer space. Colorful and incredibly detailed watercolor landscapes and close-up illustrations keep readers' attention, and certain objects are repeated throughout the pages. Although Gravity is set up like a fictional text, the information necessary to understand the basics of gravity are present. This is a wonderful addition to libraries for younger students. In the "More About Gravity" section, readers can add to their increasing knowledge of the topic with important vocabulary and comparisons that allow for deeper understanding. – School Library Journal
Promotion Idea: This book would be a great resource for a solar system pathfinder, used students and teachers.
Acquisition: Public library, or available on Amazon for $12.27 (hardcover).