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Frank William Epperson is a curious boy who wants to be an inventor
when he grows up. Since inventing begins with experimenting, Frank
spends a lot of time in his ?laboratory? (i.e. his back porch)
trying out his ideas, such as building a double-handled handcar
that whizzes past the single-handled cars in his neighborhood. What
Frank loves most, though, is experimenting with liquids. When he
invents his own yummy flavored soda water drink, his friends love
it! And this gets him to thinking: ?I wonder what this drink would
taste like frozen Though he doesn't yet realize it, his curiosity
will lead to his best invention ever: the Popsicle! In this
innovative picture book, Anne Renaud tells a lively story inspired
by a real person and true events. Budding scientists will be
inspired to emulate the way Frank follows his curiosity, works hard
and never gives up --- a growth mindset in action. Interwoven
within the story are full-page illustrated instructions for four
science experiments that Frank performs, so readers can try them at
home or school. Thoroughly researched back matter provides
additional historical notes, photos and a bibliography. This
readable book covers social studies topics including early
twentieth-century history and inventions and inventors, as well as
science topics, such as simple chemistry experiments and an
overview of the skills and strategies of scientific inquiry.
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Son of Happy (Hardcover)
Cary Fagan; Illustrated by Milan Pavlovic
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R434
R167
Discovery Miles 1 670
Save R267 (62%)
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How would you feel if your dad were a clown? The boy in this story
never wants to go to his friends' birthday parties, because Happy
the Clown is always there. And Happy is ... his dad. He wishes his
dad had a regular job, like all the other kids' parents. He didn't
mind his dad being a clown when he was a little kid, but now it's
just embarrassing. And even worse, since business is slow, his dad
is putting a sign on the front lawn advertising his clown services!
But one night at dinner Dad announces that he's going back to his
old job of being a lawyer. "You were a lawyer?" the boy asks,
incredulous. Now his dad wears a suit and tie to work, the family
can buy a new car, his mom can take piano lessons, and he can have
a skateboard and cellphone. But something feels different. The boy
wonders if his dad misses being a clown. Or is he the one who
misses Happy? With bittersweet humor, Cary Fagan brings us a story
about a boy's growing consciousness and a father's realization that
he can be himself. Key Text Features speech bubbles Correlates to
the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or
event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text
(e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).
Music inspires friendship and a life full of dreams and adventure
in this wordless picture book from Milan Pavlovic. When a fish
hears the singing of a violin, it is drawn out of the water and
into the world of a young musician sitting on a shady bench. Soon
fish and boy are flying over the rooftops together, past lively
street musicians, a flock of birds, then from planet to planet,
before landing back on earth for an idyllic afternoon in the park.
In a forest of giant dandelions they discover a little house where
a band plays cheerily, then, swept up by the wind, they tumble past
a familiar-looking tree and bench, where the violin lies waiting to
be played once more. Milan Pavlovic's wordless picture book
celebrates the joy to be found in music, friendship, dreams and
adventure. Key Text Features illustrations Correlates to the Common
Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7 Use information gained from the
illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate
understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
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