Pop! A Book About Bubbles (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1) [Paperback]

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (Author), Margaret Miller (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: September 4, 2001 | Age Range: 4 - 8 years | Series: Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1

Bubbles

What are bubbles made of?

Why are they always round?

Read and find out about the science behind soap bubbles, and learn why bubbles always go POP!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-Bubbles here, bubbles there, bubbles, bubbles, bubbles everywhere-big ones, small ones, single ones, or in a stream. Some float gently, while some pop immediately. No matter what they are made of or how or where they are produced, they are always round, never square. A simple, accurate text that is also fun to read explains these facts. Delightful color photographs of charming children making bubbles and of bubbles floating freely reinforce and extend the text. Children will want to participate themselves to test the data. The book includes a page of experiments and a recipe for making a solution (which may need some adult help to prepare). This is science learning at its best.
Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Ages 4-6. Reflecting the hands-on experience of children blowing soap bubbles, this volume from the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series will answer some questions about bubbles, while raising many more. The simple, child-friendly discussion considers how soap bubbles are formed, what shape they take, and why they pop, as well as why bubbles in liquids such as water, juice, and milk, act differently. The book ends with two pages on making bubble solution and experimenting with bubbles. Illustrated entirely with photographs, the text doesn't try to explain everything about bubbles, but invites the child to consider what's happening. Miller's clear, well-composed pictures show young children engaged in bubble play and experimentation. The multicultural casting gives the presentation an inclusive, inviting look. One thing seems sure: parents and teachers reading this book aloud should be prepared for some bubble play when the book is done. Carolyn Phelan
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (September 4, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064452085
• ISBN-13: 978-0064452083
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 10.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Chemistry
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars great for bubble blowers August 29, 2002

By Melissa Sack VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

Who knew that blowing bubbles could be educational? My seven year old son was asking lots of questions about bubbles so we read this book at the library.

It's great for kids ages 4-10. It tell how bubbles are made and why they are round and things like that. The pictures are great also!!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent science book August 15, 2005

By Patricia A. Killian

Format:Paperback

"A Book about Bubbles" is an excellent science story. It explains how bubbles are made, why they are round and what causes them to pop. It's written clearly and crisply. It explains concepts (e.g., stickiness, roundness) well and in a way that young children can easily grasp. Yet it is fun and inspires curiosity. The photos depict kids of all races and all ages working and playing with bubbles. A good science book will fill a child with wonder about her world. This one does it. Good for smart and focused 2.5 year olds up to age 7.

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Fun Science Unit Study! October 13, 2010

By Kacidee

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a terrific book about... bubbles! Take your child(ren), this book and a bottle of bubbles outside on a nice day, read and discuss the book... blow bubbles... and you'll have a delightful, hands-on science lesson for your young children. Learning + Fun = Great Family Memories :)