About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child's fascination with cars and planes turns into a constant stream of questions about which is fastest. "Full Speed Ahead" answers these questions by exploring the concept of speed through vibrant photos of the fastest things on land, in the air, and at sea. It taps into a child's innate curiosity, introducing scientific concepts like miles per hour in a simple, accessible way. For ages 5 to 8, it's an excellent choice for a young reader obsessed with vehicles, providing satisfying, factual answers that build vocabulary and encourage a love for STEM learning.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is a straightforward and secular presentation of scientific facts about speed and machines.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 5 to 7-year-old who is captivated by anything with an engine. This child is likely in the early stages of asking complex "how" and "why" questions about the world and may be a reluctant reader who is more engaged by facts and photos than narrative fiction.
Parent Prep
No preparation is necessary. The book is self-contained and easy to understand. A parent should be prepared for follow-up questions and perhaps a desire to watch videos of the vehicles in action. A parent has just heard their child ask for the tenth time, "Is a train faster than a car? What's the fastest car in the world?" The parent wants a book that provides clear, simple answers and capitalizes on this moment of intense curiosity.
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