"IT'S A JUGGLING BALL!
Standard juggling balls don't bounce or roll,
but they do drop and plop! Jugglers don't want
to chase runaway, hop-away balls when they
drop them, so they're made to not bounce.
These balls are made of leather and beans, so
they're soft if they land on a juggler's head.
This makes them great for tossing around! "
Each double-page spread presents a type of ball with a description on the verso, and a useful paragraph offering information about it on the recto. The accompanying illustration is digitally created and shows children playing with said ball in a variety of ways. The details are sure to please. Before turning the page, readers are presented with a hint at what ball might be next.
"But there's another ball - a bigger ball -
A hopping, pouncing, ricochet ball ... "
Do you have a guess? Kids will certainly want to take a try before moving forward. The second is a bouncy ball. The format remains the same throughout, with each ball increasing in size as pages are turned. Twelve balls are included, and that makes for a fun guessing game for those sharing the book. There's a fair bit of information offered that will be of interest to sports-minded readers. The artwork is full of fun and action, and offers a diverse group of children participating in a variety of sporting activities.
A final spread shows a park filled with kids and balls - all doing what they do when they have the opportunity for fun. Back matter describes the science in paragraphs that discuss sphere, elasticity, aerodynamics, gravity, trajectory, drag force and speed. Each paragraph is followed by a question and answer that uses what the reader has learned about balls.
No comments:
Post a Comment