Reading Level: Grades 2-3 Interest Level: Grades 5 – 6
Did you know that there some famous animal astronauts? Or that bread is banned in space? Space may be a very serious place, but it’s full of some really silly science! Learn about the totally silly science behind space. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with silly content while a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Take a deep dive into unbelievable science, from brain freezes to how space toilets work, in this winning new series. Each title takes a topic, such as animals or space, and presents a series of fun facts woven together with the real science behind them. The books live up to their “silly” titles, with googly eyes on the covers and a fun mixture of photos and cartoons in the pages. The high-interest visuals are combined with accessible text, written between a second and third grade reading level, and there are typically no more than four sentences per page. Additional web resources on each topic can be found through the Factsurfer website, which is shared via a QR code on the back of the book. VERDICT High on kid-appeal, this series effectively combines absurd facts with real science; a strong addition to upper-elementary hi-lo collections.
