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Pipa & Pongo Learn: Materials around us
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781049218588
Publisher: Literary Beginnings
Published: Oct 27 2025
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.11 Width: 8.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Pipa & Pongo Learn: Materials Around Us (Ages 5-9)
Discover the Secret World of Materials with Pipa and Pongo!
On a soft, rainy morning at Grandma's house, Pipa and her playful pup Pongo are ready for a new magical adventure with the Discovery Kit. With the enchanted Discovery Lenses and the glowing Discovery Dictionary, Pipa shrinks down to see the tiny builders of everything around her-Tinklets and Ziglets!
Join Pipa as she explores the hidden world inside wood, metal, plastic, glass, and fabric. She learns how wood drinks water and can warp, why metal is springy and strong, how plastic keeps water rolling off, and why glass is beautiful but brittle. With Grandpa's help, Pipa uses her new knowledge to fix a leaky porch drip and build a sturdy shelf, choosing the perfect materials for each job.
Why This Book is a Treasure for Young Scientists:
- Ignites Curiosity About Everyday Materials: Through a warm, engaging story, children discover the amazing properties of materials all around them.
- Simple Science Made Magical: Concepts like absorbent, waterproof, bendy, rigid, and brittle are introduced gently and playfully, perfect for children aged 5-9.
- Connects Science to Real Life: From fixing a porch drip to building a shelf, children see how science helps solve everyday problems.
- Whimsical and Accurate Illustrations: Charming artwork brings the invisible world of Tinklets and Ziglets to life, making learning joyful and memorable.
- Interactive Learning Activities: Includes fun, hands-on experiments like testing water beading, fabric thirst races, and exploring elasticity to deepen understanding.
A Few Things to Keep in Mind:
- Some scientific concepts may require adult guidance to fully understand.
- The story's focus on materials properties means it's best suited for children with some curiosity about how things work.
- Hands-on activities require supervision and simple household materials.
Pipa and Pongo Learn: Materials Around Us is the perfect next adventure in the Pipa and Pongo series, designed to make science accessible, relatable, and full of wonder. Ideal for curious kids ready to see the magic hidden in the world around them!
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