Air Is All Around You (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) [Paperback]

Franklyn M. Branley (Author), John O'Brien (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 13, 2006 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1

When it's not windy, it can be easy to forget about air. But air is everywhere–it fills your house, your car, and even your empty milk glass. In fact, a regular room holds about 75 pounds of it! This Level 1 book, reillustrated with John O'Brien's clever, eye–catching illustrations, tells you how to discover the air that's all around you.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2–This newly illustrated edition of a 1986 title introduces the concept of air, its presence in our world, and its importance to the environment. The text describes several interesting facts, clearly explaining ideas and incorporating experiments that are easy to reproduce at home or in the classroom. The appealing artwork supports the narrative and takes readers on a journey through the natural world. Produced in pen and warm, earthy watercolors, the pictures are filled with amusing details. Additional, easy-to-replicate activities are appended. This book serves as a wonderful starting point for educators beginning a unit on an integral part of our ecosystem and would be an asset to any science collection.–Hope Marie Cook, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic
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About the Author

Franklyn M. Branley was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planetarium. In 1960, he originated the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. Dr. Branley was the author of over 150 science books for children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Collins (June 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060594152
• ISBN-13: 978-0060594152
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 10 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #49 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Earth Sciences
  • #63 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Experiments & Projects
  • #73 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Weather

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Air is All Around You, April 20, 2002

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D Ferris (Wichita, KS United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Air Is All Around You (Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science: Stage 1) (School & Library Binding)

This is a good book to use during any study on air. It provides some easy hands-on experiments with good visual pictures to illustrate the properties of air. Good choice for any science class with Kindergarten or First Grade students.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book in this series, March 6, 2009

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This review is from: Air Is All Around You (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) (Paperback)

I can't speak highly enough of the "Let's Read and Find Out Series." My two and four year old boys love to read them. Just enough info to be interesting and instructive for two, three and four year olds.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winning title in the series, September 10, 2011

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This review is from: Air Is All Around You (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) (Hardcover)

This educational book about air captures one's imagination right from the first full spread illustration (on two pages) featuring children happily playing in a bounce house! It put a smile on my 6.5-year-old's face and she was eager to read what the book was about. John O'Brien's vivid color illustrations make this an immensely enjoyable book that tackles the topic of air -Where is it found? How do you know it's there? How much does it weigh?

There are simple experiments that can be used in discovering air, requiring ingredients that can be easily found in one's home. Curious young minds will also discover what the difference is between fish and humans when it comes to breathing underwater. There is a bonus section at the end of the book that provides more experiments about air. I highly recommend this book to any parent or teacher who'd like to teach basic science concepts to children.