Oscar and the Moth: A Book About Light and Dark (Start with Science)

By Geoff Waring

Book Overview

A first science book that introduce young readers to core science concepts through fresh, graphic illustrations, engaging stories, and supplemental activity suggestions. As Oscar the kitten watches the sun set one evening, he has lots of questions about light and dark. Who better than Moth to help out? Moth shows how sources of light are as different as the sun, stars, fireflies, streetlights, and airplanes, and also explains how shadows are made and why darkness comes at night. Includes lesson summaries!

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763635596
• ISBN13: 9780763635596
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Candlewick
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.3" x 0.4" x 10.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Finally!

Teachers of young children are always looking for quality literature to support curriculum that is lively, engaging, and informative..skirting the border between fact and fiction. This series is a lovely example of a perfect fit for teaching kids between the ages of 3-7 about early, and sometimes complex, science concepts. Thank you for writing this series.