Frank William Epperson is a curious boy who wants to be an inventor when he grows up.
This readable book covers social studies topics including early twentieth-century history and inventions and inventors, as well as Science topics, such as simple chemistry experiments and an overview of the skills and strategies of scientific inquiry..
Thoroughly researched back matter provides additional historical notes, photos and a bibliography.
Interwoven within the story are full-page illustrated instructions for four Science experiments that Frank performs, so readers can try them at home or school.
Budding scientists will be inspired to emulate the way Frank follows his curiosity, works hard and never gives up --- a growth mindset in action.
When he invents his own yummy flavored soda water drink, his friends love it And this gets him to thinking: ?I wonder what this drink would taste like Frozen Though he doesn\'t yet realize it, his curiosity will lead to his best invention ever: the Popsicle In this innovative picture book, Anne Renaud tells a lively story inspired by a real person and true events.
What Frank loves most, though, is experimenting with liquids. his back porch) trying out his ideas, such as building a double-handled handcar that whizzes past the single-handled cars in his neighborhood.
Since inventing begins with experimenting, Frank spends a lot of time in his ?laboratory? (i.e.
Frank William Epperson is a curious boy who wants to be an inventor when he grows up
