Overview
Ever watch the circus and wonder 'how do they do that?' Find the answers in this book! Readers will learn about some of the most death-defying circus acts from human cannonballs to high wire walkers and the science that makes them possible. Short simple activities help demonstrate the science for readers.
Full Product Details
Author: Wil Mara
Publisher: Capstone Press, Incorporated
Imprint: Capstone Press, Incorporated
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.249kg
ISBN: 9781515772835
ISBN 10: 1515772837
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 August 2017
Recommended Age: From 8 to 9 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"Step right up for an exciting glimpse into the inner workings of circus performances and wonders. In each book, information is presented very effectively and enticingly, with definitions provided at the bottom of their page and ""Circus Fact"" callouts. Photographs of the circus are aesthetically pleasing. An appropriately titled segment, ""Don't try this at home, try this instead,"" suggests experiments for thrill-seeking readers to mimic the death-defying stunts featured but on a much smaller scale (e.g., a water bottle rocket as opposed to a human cannonball). Safety is also discussed throughout. Visual presentation is exceptional; titles are also well organized, with numerous nonfiction text features. VERDICT Highly recommended for libraries where science, entertainment, and the circus are popular.--Doneanne Soult, Westampton Middle School, NJ ""School Library Journal, Series Made Simple"""
Step right up for an exciting glimpse into the inner workings of circus performances and wonders. In each book, information is presented very effectively and enticingly, with definitions provided at the bottom of their page and ""Circus Fact"" callouts. Photographs of the circus are aesthetically pleasing. An appropriately titled segment, ""Don't try this at home, try this instead,"" suggests experiments for thrill-seeking readers to mimic the death-defying stunts featured but on a much smaller scale (e.g., a water bottle rocket as opposed to a human cannonball). Safety is also discussed throughout. Visual presentation is exceptional; titles are also well organized, with numerous nonfiction text features. VERDICT Highly recommended for libraries where science, entertainment, and the circus are popular.--Doneanne Soult, Westampton Middle School, NJ ""School Library Journal, Series Made Simple""
Author Information
Wil Mara is an award-winning author. Wil worked as a professional editor for more than 20 years and has written more than 150 children's fiction and nonfiction books for publishers such as Scholastic, Cavendish Square Publishing, Cherry Lake Publishing, and Capstone. Wil is also an associate member of the New Jersey Association of School Librarians and a member of the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Center for the Book.
