Gravity Is a Mystery (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) [Paperback]

Franklyn M. Branley (Author), Edward Miller (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2

What goes up must come down.

Everybody knows that. But what is it that pulls everything from rocks to rockets toward the center of the earth? It's gravity. Nobody can say exactly what it is, but gravity is there, pulling on everything, all the time. With the help of an adventurous scientist and his fun-loving dog, you can read and find out about this mysterious force.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3 This update of the 1970 edition remains a succinct and lively presentation of a baffling scientific phenomenon. Although Branley never defines gravity, its effect on life is clearly shown in terms easily comprehensible to its target audience. Madden's cartoon-like illustrations are specifically wedded to the scientific information presented by Branley. The main revision is in the addition of more varied and vibrant color to Madden's animated illustrations, heightening their humor and visually enhancing the verbal explanations. The major change in the text is a comment about one's weight on Pluto, which was based on conjecture in the original edition, and which is stated as fact here. Gravity All Around (McGraw-Hill, 1963; o.p.) by Tillie S. Pine and Joseph Levine offers similar information, but the presentation is not as well-suited to the very young. Renee Steinberg, Fieldstone Middle School Media Center, Montvale, N.J.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Collins (May 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064452018
• ISBN-13: 978-0064452014
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 10 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,065 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Franklyn Branley was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planeterium. In 1960, he originated the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, dedicated to explaining science to young children and encouraging them to explore their world. Dr. Branley is the author of over 150 science books for children.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gravity is a mystery, September 27, 2001

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Peter H Moskowitz (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gravity is a Mystery (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Book) (Hardcover)

This book is as important as it is wonderful. It brings home the Big Secret about science that escapes most people: Science is about the unknown, not the known. There are lots of mysteries out there; the business of science is to change the unknown into the known, which is the lesson, I think, of Franklyn Branley's masterpiece.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just for Preschoolers, May 9, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Gravity is a Mystery (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Book) (Hardcover)

Although this book will painlessly teach your four year old what science is and what that abstract concept, gravity, is, it is also excellent for a teenager who is struggling through a physics course. As Einstein said, you don't really understand a concept until you can explain it to your grandmother. Well, this is a book for Grandmother.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Favorite for my 3 year old!, February 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Gravity is a Mystery (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Book) (Hardcover)

In 1990, my husband went to the library and brought home " gravity is a mystery" for our son to read. He loved it! It was his favorite book for weeks! Every night one of us would have to read it to him. This is a fun book that everyone should get a chance to read.