From the series Science Questions
Why Is the Sky Blue?
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2023
Reviewed
From the series Science Questions
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2023
ReviewedIn this book, early readers will learn why the sky looks blue. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn about the visible light spectrum and how sunlight reacts with particles in the air to affect the sky’s color.
A picture diagram shows how light waves scatter when they reach Earth’s atmosphere, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the sky and Earth’s atmosphere online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Why is the Sky Blue? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Why Is the Sky Blue? is part of Jump!’s Science Questions series
For young readers who often ask “why?” and “how?”, these subjects are explained in an easy-to-comprehend way, with simple sentences and visual references. There are real pictures of familiarly questioned concepts, such as blue skies or rainbows, paired with their scientific counterparts, with a breakdown of the colors in an age-appropriate way. The highlight in each title is its visual glossary, which not only helps clarify terms, but also reinforces what was read afterward, to promote discourse. VERDICT These simple science books can fit into classrooms and school libraries for beginner readers full of questions.
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