Publication date 1997 topics water publisher new york. In a drop of water, walter wick embraces two disciplines, art and science, and stimulates the reader as aesthetic and scientific observer. Over two decades have passed since wick delighted audiences with his science infused picture books a drop of water. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
A book of science and wonder by walter wick in pdf form, then youve come to right website. The camera stops the action and magnifies it so that all the amazing states of water can be observed. The book describes waters smallest parts, its many forms, such as liquid, solid, and gas, and its effects on nature and weather. The results seemed magical, but not because of any photographic trick. Now this is not a deep scientific treatise, but it has the weight that comes with the simple.
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Walter wick uses amazing photography to capture images of water doing its thing. A drop of water by walter wick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The age group this book is intended for is intermediate to advance. It was such a soothing demonstration that one could fall asleep. With the aid of stop action photography, wick reveals water as.
Without trickery or sleight of hand, through the meticulous. 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. Delaware county district library ohio american libraries. We furnish the utter option of this book in djvu, pdf, doc, txt, epub forms. This isnt believe it or not a scolding question for a child with one hand dunked in the gutter and the other in his mouth. With the aid of stop action photography, wick reveals water as rainbows, bubbles, drops, steam, ice, and frost. A drop of water by walter wick hardcover book the parent. Booktopia has a drop of water, a book of science and wonder by walter wick. The last pages of the book feature experiments that welcome the reader into the world of scientific investigation.
A book of science and wonder walter wick the sophisticated text further encourages experimentation and observation, although is not necessary to use the entire book with younger children. The camera stops the action and magnifies it so that all the amazing states of water can be observed water as ice, rainbow, steam, frost, dew. Wick received the boston globehorn book first prize for nonfiction for his book a drop of water. In a note, wick explains that many of the experiments he shows were swiped from science texts from the 1800s. A book of science and wonder is a stunning book that shows water in its many forms. Download pdf a drop of water a book of science and wonder. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This isnt believe it or not a scolding question for a child with one hand dunked in. A book of science and wonder a fine, eyecatching introduction to a wellfocused topic. It is part of the epigraph to walter wicks drop of water, a science picture book that follows a drop of water on its travels. See impossible illusions in walter wicks optical tricks 2016 walter wick. Additional information from movie mars product description filled with stopaction and closeup photography, an early scientific book features such images as a single snowflake and a falling drop of water, accompanied by introductions to such concepts as evaporation and condensation. A drop of water a book of science and wonder by walter wick.
In just a few paragraphs, he explains the properties of water that cause it to behave in interesting ways. Buy a discounted hardcover of a drop of water online from australias leading. It was from these explorations that the idea for this. Resources for teachers peterborough childrens water festival. It is part of the epigraph to walter wicks drop of water, a science picture book that follows a drop of. Walter wick born february 23, 1953 is an american artist and photographer best known for.
Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner. His book walter wicks optical tricks was named one of the years best illustrated books. Walter wick is the photographer of the bestselling i spy series as well as the author and photographer of the. Perhaps the book succeeds more as an exploration of their use to. 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. A book of science and wonder 0590221973 by walter wick.
His book walter wick s optical tricks was named one of the years best illustrated books by the new york times. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Book for children until eventually adult are different content. One of my special mentors, ron perkins, began one of his workshops by pouring water back and forth between two cups. A book of science and wonder by walter wick is a nonfiction childrens book. Yet exceptional photography from wick with jean marzollo, the i spy series shows fundamental science experiments in a fresh light. Filled with stopaction and closeup photography, an early scientific book. 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.