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Gravity Is a Mystery (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) Paperback – Picture Book, May 29, 2007

by Dr. Franklyn M. Branley (Author), Edward Miller (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 131 ratings
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Read and find out about gravity in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

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.

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:

  • hands-on and visual
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Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs:

  • Entertain and educate at the same time
  • Have appealing, child-centered topics
  • Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers
  • Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach
  • Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations
  • Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills
  • Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists
  • Meet national science education standards
  • Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field
  • Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests

Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Part of series
    Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2
  3. Print length
    40 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  6. Dimensions
    10 x 0.25 x 8 inches
  7. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  8. Publication date
    May 29, 2007
  9. ISBN-10
    0064452018
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0064452014
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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.

About the Author

Franklyn M. Branley was the originator of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series and the author of close to 150 popular books about scientific topics for young readers of all ages. He was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum of Natural History-Hayden Planetarium.



Edward Miller has illustrated A Drop of Blood and What Happens to a Hamburger? for the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. He lives in New York City.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Reprint edition (May 29, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064452018
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064452014
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.25 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 131 ratings

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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.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book provides a nice explanation of gravity for kids. They also say the story is well-written and holds the attention of children. Readers describe the content as amazing and engaging.

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Customers find the book amazing with the content on the subject matter. They also find it interesting and informative. Customers also say the book is a great product and their daughter really remembers the details.

"...Read and Find Out' series, they are so well written and I find them interesting & informative as well!" Read more

"...I like that it has a story line AND communicates some interesting facts." Read more

"My 5 year old daughter loves this book and really remembers the details...." Read more

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Customers find the book perfectly captures and holds the attention of children. They also say it's good for ages 4 through 8.

"...It is accurate and written just perfectly to capture and hold the attention of children. We both really love it." Read more

"Awesome for younger students who are learning the basic knowledge about gravity!..." Read more

"We enjoyed reading this and looking at the pictures..good for ages 4 through 8" Read more

"Great for inquisitive little minds!..." Read more

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Customers find the book provides a nice explanation of gravity for kids.

"...It has a nice explanation of gravity and its relationship to weight on earth and on different planets and the moon...." Read more

"This book is helpful when talking about gravity. I loved having it in the classroom and the students wanted to go back and read it themselves." Read more

"great book to explain Gravity...." Read more

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Customers find the story well-written. They say it engages their children.

"...old son LOVES this 'Let's Read and Find Out' series, they are so well written and I find them interesting & informative as well!" Read more

"...It's a well-written story so it engaged my 5-year-old and my 3-year-old equally...." Read more

"...It is accurate and written just perfectly to capture and hold the attention of children. We both really love it." Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars nice explanation of gravity for kids
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2012
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My daughter loves this book, as she is currently really into gravity. It has a nice explanation of gravity and its relationship to weight on earth and on different planets and the moon. This would serve as a good introduction to force/acceleration, though it doesn't discuss gravity in those terms. Also, I like how it shows how gravity pulls to the center of an object, as opposed to the apparent pull of it to the ground or surface.
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Katherine H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for inquisitive little minds!
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2015
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My 7 year old niece went through a phase where she was obsessed with the idea of gravity. I think it was because of the movie Gravity (she is too young to see it, but the promos always sparked a conversation). We couldn't accurately answer a lot of the questions she posed, so for Christmas I purchased this book in the hopes it would help. Not only was she happy to receive it, but months later she is still interested in the topic (which is impressive given all the distractions coming at her) and I can ask HER questions about gravity!
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Apeleela
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for 5 year old to understand gravity
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021
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Did a unit on space. Gravity plays a role and my 5 year old still walks around talking about gravity with the trampoline and that it's a mystery.
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mjm
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017
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My 7 year old son LOVES this 'Let's Read and Find Out' series, they are so well written and I find them interesting & informative as well!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect condition
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2019
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This book is helpful when talking about gravity. I loved having it in the classroom and the students wanted to go back and read it themselves.
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Heather
4.0 out of 5 stars Story meets facts
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2015
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I bought this as a supplement to our study of outer space. My son enjoys it as a bedtime story and my daughter occasionally pulls it off the shelf on her own to look through it. It's a well-written story so it engaged my 5-year-old and my 3-year-old equally. I like that it has a story line AND communicates some interesting facts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2013
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My 5 year old daughter loves this book and really remembers the details. It is accurate and written just perfectly to capture and hold the attention of children. We both really love it.
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Yulia
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2015
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My son is 4 and it's his new favorite book. I thought it would be a little boring for him to read this book as it meant to be for an older kids. But he understand everything and asking to read it over and over
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Stuart Singer
5.0 out of 5 stars Multiple read book
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2020
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My six year old has got me to read this more then once so that’s a win. Does a good job of explaining gravity for a six year old and prompts lots of questions.
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Radha
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you
Reviewed in India on August 17, 2019
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Nice book
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Jacqueline Caparas
5.0 out of 5 stars Great as learning supplement!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2013
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The illustrations and typesetting captivates the kids' attention.

I do not homeschool my kids but, this book is a great learning supplement. I plan to buy the whole series.
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KAPIL D.
3.0 out of 5 stars An ok book.
Reviewed in India on June 24, 2020
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not a very detailed book, my 7 year old found it ok-ok.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good colour and pictures, well presented
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2016
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My grandson loves this book. It explains in easy terms and good for any child wanting to find out more…..
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