Keep It Simple, Rapunzel!: The Fairy-Tale Physics of Simple Machines

by Thomas Kingsley Troupe, Jomike Tejido (Illustrator)

Overview

Escaping from a tall tower using one's hair is SO fairy-tale old school. THIS STEM-smart Rapunzel uses the brain beneath her hair to educate her prince (and readers) on the ways the science of simple machines can save the day. A glossary and critical thinking questions reinforce the story's key physics concepts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515828990
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	640,858
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Thomas Kingsley Troupe is the author of a big ol’ pile of books for kids. He’s written about everything from ghosts to Bigfoot to 3rd grade werewolves. He even wrote a book about dirt. When he’s not writing or reading, he investigates the strange and spooky as part of the Twin Cities Paranormal Society. Thomas lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with his two sons.

Interviews

STEM subjects trending; weaves physics concepts into a humorous, twisted take on a beloved fairy-tale classic for subtle learning; combining science with whimsical illustrations/stories makes it a good choice for classroom or personal reading; back matter glossary and questions reinforce key concepts and encourage discussion