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Book Synopsis: Read and find out about flying before the airplane in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. People have taken dangerous risks trying to fly. Some inventors built wings for their arms and flapped them like birds. Others tried to fly with balloons or tried to glide with the wind. This book describes the creative, fascinating, and wacky experiments that people tried before the airplane was invented.
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
- acclaimed and trusted
- great for classrooms
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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Are you fascinated by the idea of flying? Do you want to know how people learned to soar through the skies before the invention of airplanes? Look no further than "How People Learned to Fly" – a captivating nonfiction picture book from the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. With its colorful illustrations and engaging content, this book takes you on a journey through history, exploring the creative and often wacky experiments conducted by inventors who sought to conquer the skies. From wings attached to their arms to balloons and gliding attempts, discover the daring endeavors of these early aviators.
Designed specifically for early elementary age kids, "How People Learned to Fly" is an ideal resource for both home and classroom use. As a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out book, it introduces more challenging scientific concepts to children in the primary grades. With over 100 titles, this series has gained acclaim for its hands-on and visual approach to learning, making it perfect for interactive classroom activities.
In addition to providing educational value, the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series stands out for many reasons. Each book entertains and educates simultaneously, ensuring that children have fun while learning. The child-centered topics are developmentally appropriate for emerging readers, and the books effectively answer questions instead of using a generic survey approach.
One of the highlights of the series is the visually appealing illustrations that resemble those found in picture books. Complemented by simple charts and graphics, these illustrations contribute to the development of visual literacy skills in young readers. Furthermore, every title includes hands-on activities that engage young scientists and foster a love for the subject.
It's worth noting that the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out series conforms to national science education standards, making it an excellent choice for educators seeking to integrate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) into their curriculum. The books are written and illustrated by award-winning authors and illustrators, ensuring their quality, and they have been vetted by experts in the field. With over 130 titles available, there is something to cater to every child's scientific interests.
Don't miss out on this exceptional series that supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and STEM standards. Start your journey into the fascinating world of flight with "How People Learned to Fly" today!
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