It was such a soothing demonstration that one could fall asleep. Within every drop of pond water lurks an invisible world, alive with an amazing variety of microscopic animals. The camera stops the action and magnifies it so that all the amazing states of water can be observed. A book of science and wonder made by walter wick about books the most spectacular photographs ever. A book of science and wonder, school and library by wick, walter, isbn 0590221973, isbn 9780590221979, brand new, free shipping in the us describes the origins, characteristics, and uses of water. A book of science and wonder by walter wick a drop of water. Exemplar readaloud informational texts a drop of water. The bubble shape is a result of the water molecules clinging to one another in an optimal shape just like. The concepts of evaporation, condensation, capillary action, and surface tension are explained throughout the text and illustrated by photographs that reveal water in its many transformations. In the back of the book science instruction in the middle and secondary schools 2002, the authors eugene chiapetta and thomas koballa suggest that if you place a drop of water on a piece of wax paper and ask the question, does the drop of water roll or slide across the paper. You will enjoy many handson activities and experiments in this free water cycle lapbook. The story of water science works bailey, jacqui, lilly, matthew on. The age group this book is intended for is intermediate to advance.
Click on the book below to see where you can find a drop of water. Chemically speaking, water is a liquid substance made of molecules a single, large drop of water weighing 0. The camera stops the action and magnifies it so that all the amazing states of water can be observed water as ice, rainbow, steam, frost, dew. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
This can be used to compliment the common core test exemplar text a drop of water. The most spectacular photographs ever created on the subject of water appear in this unique science book by walter wick. Read a drop of water pdf a book of science and wonder by walter wick scholastic press a drop of water hc. One of my special mentors, ron perkins, began one of his workshops by pouring water back and forth between two cups. Publication date 1997 topics water publisher new york. A water cycle story by neil waldman younger kids a drop of water. The sophisticated text further encourages experimentation and observation, although is not necessary to use the entire book with younger children.
A drop of water, a book of science and wonder by walter wick. Wicks magnificent magnified photos of water droplets in action illustrate important physics concepts such as surface tension and capillary attraction. Have students draw pictures of how they use water for a class book. And the science friday book club is reading all about the lakes this month, looking at dan egans book, the death and life of the great lakes. Yet exceptional photography from wick with jean marzollo, the i spy series shows fundamental science experiments in a fresh light. Jun 04, 2010 blowing water in drops along waxed paper is a simple, fun way to demonstrate water science with kids. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Youll probably be surprised by the number of drops you get on there.
Cool water experiments for kids little bins for little hands. And with the help of this book and a microscope, you can bring these tiny creatures into focus and discover the ways in which they live. Drinking water woes in the great lakes science friday. The science of water an introduction to its amazing properties. Most of it is in slow motion, so you see the water in unique perspectives. Walter wick describes the origins, characteristics, and uses of water. Clear stopaction photographs and fine science writing create a sense of awe while introducing physical properties of water.
Wicks remarkable photographs freeze watery moments in time so that children can observe the nature of water, closeup. A book of science and wonder 0590221973 by walter wick. Unlike many old science books, this one also stands on its own as a beautiful, notable collection of photographs. This is an amazing video of all kinds of water footage. This book from national geographic has beautiful photographs depicting people all over the world collecting, chilling, and drinking water. A drop of water walter wick pdf a book of science and. Books that help children appreciate the value and importance of water on our planet. Seventhgrader callie marin is overthemoon to be on stage crew again this year for eucalyptus middle schools production of moon over mississippi. Our series of cool experiments to do at home continues with these fun water activities.
Egg stem activities for kids with real eggs little bins. The last pages of the book feature experiments that welcome the reader into the world of scientific investigation. A book of science and wonder is a stunning book that shows water in its many forms. The science of water an introduction to its amazing. Blowing water in drops along waxed paper is a simple, fun way to demonstrate water science with kids. Even if your child is too young to grasp the concepts of surface tension and the bonding properties of water molecules, its still a fun indoor activity that will make kids say, cool.
Keep track of the water drops as you add them, one at a time, until water runs over the edge of the penny. Without trickery or sleight of hand, through the meticulous. Real eggs make for some awesome egg stem play and learning. Arresting photographs of water in various states not only introduces water but also weather, solids and liquids, and more. Once the water has reached the edge, you begin to see a bubble or dome of water forming on top of the penny. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. While the writing might not engage younger readers, the amazingly detailed images have the potential to interest kids in performing simple science experiments with their parents. A first look at the water cycle, science, weather, childrens, picture book, water cycle, drops of water, rain, sewage, sea, cycle, tumpsky and mrs.
Carefully, drop individual drops of water onto the flat surface of the penny. But there is a slight negative charge in the region of the oxygen atom and a. Filled with stopaction and closeup photography, an early scientific book features such images as a single snowflake and a falling drop of water, accompanied by introductions to such concepts as evaporation and condensation. We have already done a young kid friendly egg drop. In a drop of water, walter wick embraces two disciplines, art and science, and stimulates the reader as aesthetic and scientific observer. Wicks remarkable photographs freeze watery moments in time so that children. Something as simple as a drop of water hardly seems the stuff of extraordinary science. Water is water song emily arrow book by miranda paul, illustrated by jason chin duration. Readers will examine a drop of water in various forms. A book of science and wonder, school and library by wick, walter, isbn. In a gorgeous combination of art and science, the beauty and complexity of water are captured in luminous photographs, cogent text, and intriguing experiments.
Drops on a penny experiments steve spangler science. From award winner telgemeier smile, 2010, a pitchperfect graphic novel portrayal of a middle school musical, adroitly capturing the drama both on and offstage. This book provided facts about water and the different forms of it. Scholastic, incorporated, 1997 juvenile nonfiction 40 pages. These egg stem activities below are definitely hands on learning for preschool i set up a variety of easy experiments and activities including weight, gravity, and sinkfloat salt water density. Book club czar christie taylor is back to take us on a tour of what its like to depend on the lake for your drinking water. Dec 04, 2019 chemically speaking, water is a liquid substance made of molecules a single, large drop of water weighing 0. We love simple science activities that are easy to pull off, simple to set up, and kids love. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. A drop of water by walter wick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In one lake alone, 10% of that water is in lake superior alone. A drop of water by walter wick this amazing book is filled with spectacular photographs which capture the essence of water. Callies just getting over popular baseball jock and eighthgrader greg, who crushed. The water drop is acting like a prism, except the light is being refracted at three different points some of the light bounces off the back of the raindrop and back out to you as you watch.
Also, its superduper easy, which is my favorite type of science experiment. A drop of water walter wick pdf a book of science and wonder. With the aid of stop action photography, wick reveals water as. In a note, wick explains that many of the experiments he shows were swiped from science texts from the 1800s. A drop of water is a science project book and photography art book in one. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. It also provides information about the water cycle. This is a very short video featuring water in many settings including a sink, the ocean, and a swimming pool. The cohesion and surface tension of water becomes apparent when the drops of water you add to the penny reach the pennys edge. This can be used to compliment the common core test exemplar informational text a drop of water. Like many oldfashioned science books, a drop of water ends with a list of simple experiments may lure the young reader into the world of scientific investigation.
Parents need to know that they wont find any objectionable content in this book thats driven by detailed photographs of water in various states. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. A book of science and wonder by walter wick at indigo. Water has the chemical formula h 2 o which is two hydrogen atoms attached to one oxygen atom. A book of science and wonder, i combine simple text with clear photographs to explain science secrets of the everyday world. A book of science and wonder by walter wick is a nonfiction childrens book. Book club czar christie taylor is back to take us on a tour of what. Jun 14, 2018 read a drop of water pdf a book of science and wonder by walter wick scholastic press a drop of water hc.
With the aid of stop action photography, wick reveals water as rainbows, bubbles, drops, steam, ice, and frost. Book for children until eventually adult are different content. Each time the light beam bounces, it gets wider, and the rainbow you see is a combination of millions of these light beams coming back to you. Do a similar experiment with a smaller piece of paper placed on top of a large coin instead of on a book. Readers can examine a drop of water as it falls from a faucet, see a drop of water as it splashes on a hard surface, count the. Filled with stopaction and closeup photography, an early scientific book features such images as a single snowflake and a falling drop of water, accompanied.
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