Fairy tale science : explore 25 classic tales through hands-on experiments / written by Sarah Albee ; illustrated by Bill Robinson.
"Explore the laws of physics, principles of chemistry, and wonders of biology in this collection of classic stories with a hands-on STEM twist. From Snow White to Chicken Little to Ali Baba and the forty thieves-- read each story like a scientist. Determine if a glass slipper can withstand an evening of ballroom dancing, explore the buoyancy of a magical frog, test the power of blowing air on a house, and so much more. Find out what happens actually ever after!"-- Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 1250257611
- ISBN: 9781250257611
- Physical Description: 233 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Publisher: New York : Odd Dot, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: Testing the tales -- Snow White and the seven dwarfs: One bad apple -- The three little pigs: Blowback -- The nightingale: Retweeting -- Ali Baba and the forty thieves: An open secret -- The princess and the pea: A royal pain -- Rumpelstiltskin: Guess again -- The frog prince: Prince alarming -- Hansel and Gretel: Home sweet home -- The sorcerer's apprentice: Divide and be conquered -- The tortoise and the hare: A bad hare day -- Stone soup: Stirring things up -- Goldilocks and the three bears: Porridge problems -- Jack and the beanstalk: Stalk of the town -- Rapunzel: Social climbing -- The boy who cried wolf: Liar, liar -- Humpty Dumpty: Falling to pieces -- Sleeping Beauty: Asleep at the wheel -- Vikram and the vampire: Undeniably dead -- Chicken Little: Poultry in a panic -- The emperor's new clothes: The naked truth -- The ugly duckling: Just ducky -- The Bremen town musicians: Banding together -- Little red riding hood: Gulp -- Hua Mulan: She's the man -- Cinderella: Shoe shenanigans. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12. Odd Dot. Grades 4-6. Odd Dot. 1010L Lexile |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Characters and characteristics in literature > Juvenile literature. Literature and science > Juvenile literature. Science > Experiments > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Fairy tales. Picture books. |
Available copies
- 16 of 19 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 19 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 507.8 ALB (Text) | 37810435814651 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
