Snowball Run

Illustrated by Lynne Avril
Ebook
6-1/2"W x 9"H
On sale Sep 28, 2021 | 32 Pages | 9781635927498
Grades 1-4
Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell L
The Science Solves It! series merges fiction and science in storylines that intrigue kids and encourage them to observe, investigate, predict, and experiment! Young readers ages 5–8 will be inspired by the relatable characters in each story as they solve kid-sized mysteries and dilemmas.

Whoosh! Nothing is better than sledding down Snowball Run. But when Emmie's little brother gets tired, she has to think of a way to help him up the hill—without wearing herself out first!

"These offerings confirm that fiction is a good vehicle for conveying science concepts to children." —School Library Journal (on the Science Solves It! series)
Lisa Harkrader is the author of a number of children's and young adult books, including the award-winning Airball: My Life in Briefs and The Adventures of Beanboy, as well as several titles for Kane Press. View titles by Lisa Harkrader
Lynne Avril grew up in Montana, but she has lived in Arizona for a long time. Lynne knew she would always be an artist, but when she was younger her other passion was for horses. As an adult, her other passion is playing the bass in blues bands. Lynne received a BA in Art from the University of Montana in Missoula, got married, has two grown children, and likes to spend as much time as possible in Paris, France. View titles by Lynne Avril

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The Science Solves It! series merges fiction and science in storylines that intrigue kids and encourage them to observe, investigate, predict, and experiment! Young readers ages 5–8 will be inspired by the relatable characters in each story as they solve kid-sized mysteries and dilemmas.

Whoosh! Nothing is better than sledding down Snowball Run. But when Emmie's little brother gets tired, she has to think of a way to help him up the hill—without wearing herself out first!

"These offerings confirm that fiction is a good vehicle for conveying science concepts to children." —School Library Journal (on the Science Solves It! series)

Author

Lisa Harkrader is the author of a number of children's and young adult books, including the award-winning Airball: My Life in Briefs and The Adventures of Beanboy, as well as several titles for Kane Press. View titles by Lisa Harkrader
Lynne Avril grew up in Montana, but she has lived in Arizona for a long time. Lynne knew she would always be an artist, but when she was younger her other passion was for horses. As an adult, her other passion is playing the bass in blues bands. Lynne received a BA in Art from the University of Montana in Missoula, got married, has two grown children, and likes to spend as much time as possible in Paris, France. View titles by Lynne Avril

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