What If? Mind-Boggling Science Questions for Kids

What If? Mind-Boggling Science Questions for Kids by Robert Ehrlich

Stretch your mind and your imagination, and discover the amazing answers to some cool and weird questions about our world in What If? Mind-Boggling Science Questions for Kids.

What if the earth were square?
What if the earth stopped spinning?
What if we could see sounds?
What if the moon fell down?
What if aliens landed and only wanted to talk to dogs?

Bizarre brainteasers and ingenious inquiries set the stage for a fantastic foray into the wacky world of real science.

The intriguing topics range from plants and animals to light and sound, from the wind and the weather to the planets and the stars. Captivating cartoons and quick, fun-filled experiments will keep you thinking.



Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 192
• Book Size: 9-1/4" x 7-1/2"
• Book Type: Paperback
• Recommended Ages: 8 and up
• ISBN 10: 0471176087
• ISBN 13: 978-0471176084

"A collection of provocative questions, lively answers, and connected activities. The 70 questions are organized by broad topics: the Earth, weather and climate, forces and energy, light and sound, time, inventions, plants and animals, people and animals, the sun and the moon, other planets, and the stars. The inquiries are answered on two-page spreads illustrated with black-and-white cartoons, and are sometimes accompanied by a suggested activity, a further explanation of some point, or additional questions to think about. While each "What if" stands alone, making the book useful for classroom teachers who might want to use one as an introduction or check on the understanding of concepts they've introduced, children who read the whole book will find ideas revisited and connections made. The explanations are short and readable but scientifically solid and take into account new advances, e.g., the cloning of a sheep. The humor should appeal to middle graders, although more concrete thinkers may be confused by comparisons such as, on Mercury, it's "...hot enough...to bake a pizza." This engaging book will appeal to science buffs and be particularly useful in school libraries." — School Library Journal

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This book inspires children to think "outside the box" (and we love that)!