Fairy Tale Science: Explore 25 Classic Tales Through Hands-On Experiments

by Sarah Albee (Author) Bill Robinson (Illustrator)

Fairy Tale Science: Explore 25 Classic Tales Through Hands-On Experiments
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

Explore the laws of physics, principles of chemistry, and wonders of biology in this collection of classicstories 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!

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Publishers Weekly

"Have you ever wondered how a pair of glass slippers could withstand an evening of ballroom dancing? Or if it's possible to spin straw into gold?" With textbook heft, this stuffed compendium parses scientific questions raised by fairy tales' preposterous plots, pairing 25 story summaries--almost entirely European--with a series of kid-friendly experiments designed to explore STEM concepts. Albee's snarky asides (of "The Princess and the Pea": "This tale is short and, if you really think about it, mildly disturbing") will draw young readers, while compelling scientific explorations explain concepts such as sound waves as they appear in "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," before presenting companion experiments. Some, like running time trials à la "The Tortoise and the Hare" to test for the presence of slow- and fast-twitch muscles, are better suited for a classroom environment, and others require equipment, including heart-rate monitors, that may not be available to all readers. Robinson's cartoony digital illustrations feature a diverse array of human characters. Includes a robust glossary. Ages 8-12. (Sept.)

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Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781250257611
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Odd Dot
Publication date
September 07, 2021
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF051110 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Experiments & Projects
Library of Congress categories
Fairy tales
Experiments
Science
Literature and science

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