Jenna Winterberg

I enjoyed reading this book because it starts off by really drawing attention to how much sound waves and communicating is a part of life. It makes the ordinary reader feel like this book immediately applies to their life (which it does). It starts more basic, talking about what sound is and why it is important, but then also moves into the intricate details of how sound works. I appreciated the use of beautiful images and familiar examples such as Monsters Inc. Additionally, I appreciated the "Think like a scientist" section that gives the reader an easy experiment to try at home.… (mere)

#light #science #k-5
This book is great for lessons about light! It includes lots of kid-friendly information about what light is, waves of light, traveling light, how we see light, particles of light, and the power of light. I like this book because it connects to kids' background knowledge (asset-based) and isn’t super text-heavy. There are great pictures, extra fun facts, a glossary, and even a page that provides readers with a chance to experiment with what they’ve learned, where they are able to think like a scientist with materials that are accessible to anyone. It also provides readers with a takeaway where they are able to show what they’ve learned with their friends and family which could be modified as fun homework.… (mere)