A drop of water a book of science and wonder by walter wick

A book of science and wonder, i combine simple text with clear photographs to explain science secret s of the everyday world. Something as simple as a drop of water hardly seems the stuff of extraordinary science. Discuss how the two texts are similar and how they are different. Publication date 1997 topics water publisher new york. A book of science and wonder by walter wick featured as a complex informational text in the ccss. Unlike many old science books, this one also stands on its own as a beautiful, notable collection of photographs. A book of science and wonder 9780590221979 by walter wick and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Mar 27, 2019 wick explores the concepts of light and color in a sophisticated yet comprehensible format.

Description the most spectacular photographs ever created on the subject of water appear in this unique science book by walter wick. Like many oldfashioned science books, a drop of water ends with a list of simple experiments may lure the young reader into the world of scientific investigation. Mar 19, 2021 a drop of water a book of science and wonder this edition was published in 1997 by scholastic in new york. Yet exceptional photography from wick shows fundamental. A book of science and wonder hardcover by walter wick good. Walter wick is the photographer of the bestselling i spy series as well as the author and photographer. In optical tricks, wick uses his highly developed style of detaildriven photography to trick the eyes and mind. With the aid of stop action photography, wick reveals water as rainbows, bubbles, drops, steam, ice, and frost.

A book of science and wonder by walter wick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The curious, protean nature of water has fascinated people for ages, and walter wickthe photographer of scholastics highly. Download pdf a drop of water a book of science and wonder. The concepts of evaporation, condensation, capillary action, and surface tension are explained throughout the text and illustrated by photographs that reveal water in its many transformations. Outstanding science trade books for students k12 award, 1998. The age group this book is intended for is intermediate to advance. See impossible illusions in walter wick s optical tricks 2016 walter wick. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store. A drop of water written and photographed by walter wick.

A book of science and wonder by walter wick an apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Wick s books have been placed on recommended childrens book lists by several organizations, including parenting and the new york times. A book of science and wonder by walter wick the most spectacular photographs ever created on the subject of water appear in this unique science book by walter wick. Wick received the boston globe horn book first prize for nonfiction for his book a drop of water. Check out this book of science and wonder by walter wick. A book of science and wonder by walter wick is a nonfiction childrens book. A drop of water by walter wick 1997, hardcover for sale.

A book of science and wonder, 1997, photograph, courtesy of new britain museum of american art, gift of mr. This is a nonfiction, fact filled picture book that includes remarkable photos of water in. A drop of water a book of science and wonder this edition was published in 1997 by scholastic in new york. A book of science and wonder hardcover illustrated, april 1 1997 by walter wick author, photographer 4. Ages 7 to 10 tell me, have you any idea where this drop has. Readers can examine a drop of water as it falls from a faucet, see a drop of water as it splashes on a hard surface, count the.

Walter wick shows us a the intricacy of water in a whole different way. Without trickery or sleight of hand, through the meticulous. A book of science and wonder hardcover by walter wick good product id. Wicks remarkable photographs freeze watery moments in time so that children. Apr 01, 1997 the most spectacular photographs ever created on the subject of water appear in this unique science book by walter wick. The camera stops the action and magnifies it so that all the amazing states of water can be observed water as ice, rainbow, stream, frost, dew. Readers will examine a drop of water in various forms. Walter wick is the photographer of the i spy series of books, with more than twentyfour million copies in print. Boston globehorn book award nonfiction, 1997something as simple as a drop of water hardly seems the stuff of extraordinary science. Filled with stopaction and closeup photography, an early scientific book features such images as a single. If you have read a drop of water and wished for more books like it from walter wick, your wait is over. Boston globehorn book award for nonfiction, 1997, and utah beehive award for informational book, grades 36, 2000, both for a drop of water.

A drop of water a book of science and wonder by walter wick author. The book describes waters smallest parts, its many forms, such as liquid, solid, and gas, and its effects on nature and weather. Meettheauthor movie with walter wick created by teachingbooks. Buy a discounted hardcover of a drop of water online from australias leading online bookstore. The most spectacular photographs ever created on the subject of water appear in this unique science book by walter wick. With the same painstaking care, he has created an excellent book that explains light. Yet exceptional photography from wick with jean marzollo, the i spy series shows fundamental science experiments in a fresh light. A drop of water a book of science and wonder by walter wick. Click on the book below to see where you can find a drop of water. A drop of water, a book of science and wonder by walter wick.

A drop of water by walter wick 1997, hardcover for sale online. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In a drop of water, walter wick embraces two disciplines, art and science, and stimulates the reader as aesthetic and scientific observer. In a note, wick explains that many of the experiments he shows were swiped from science texts from the 1800s. Everything from energy, incandescence, waves, the color spectrum. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. His book walter wicks optical tricks was named one of the years best illustrated books by the new york times. Arresting photographs of water in various states not only introduces water but also weather, solids and liquids.

A book of science and wonder, i combine simple text with clear photographs to explain science secrets of the everyday world. A book of science and wonder represent a break from the i spy format and rely more on visual trickery and scientific fact respectively. Booktopia has a drop of water, a book of science and wonder by walter wick. A book of science and wonder by walter wick is a nonfiction children s book. From the back cover the most spectacular photographs ever created on the subject of water appear in this unique science book by walter wick. The camera stops the action and magnifies it so that all the amazing states of water can be observed. A drop of water by walter wick scholastic teacher store. Walter and linda wick walter wick, in suspense from walter wick s optical tricks, 1998, photograph, courtesy of new britain museum of american art, gift of mr. The last pages of the book feature experiments that welcome the reader into the world of scientific investigation. In a drop of water, walter wick embraces two disciplines, art and science, and stimulates. A book of science and wonder is a stunning book that shows water in its many forms.