Sink vs. Float

Science Showdowns
  • Interest Level: Grade 1 - Grade 4
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Illustrates the differences between sinking and floating. Explains what causes an object to sink or float and how these concepts affect everyday life. Colorful photographs and diagrams help illustrate each science concept. A chart compares the concepts head-to-head to help solidify readers' grasp of the material. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

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Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 4
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Nonfiction
Category STEM
Copyright 2021
Publisher The Child's World, Inc.
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2021-01-01
BISACS JNF051000, JNF013050
Dewey 532
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 9.5 x 8
Lexile 490
Guided Reading Level O
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Phonetics, Photo captions, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents
Online Resources

  • Sinking and Floating
  • What Is Volume?
  • What Is Density?
  • Will It Sink or Float?
  • Sink vs. Float Chart
  • Glossary
  • To Learn More
  • Index
Author: Aubrey Zalewski

Reviews

A noteworthy review of Science Showdowns from School Library Journal on April 1, 2021

Written to introduce basic science concepts through comparing and contrasting, each book in this series features a pair of opposites, such as light and dark or renewable and nonrenewable energy. Large, clear photos support the text and have labels to reinforce important details. There… View →

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