Science Picture Book: How to make a Liquid Rainbow

Title:
How to Make a Liquid Rainbow

Bibliographic Information:
Shores, L. (2011). How to make a liquid rainbow. North Mankato, Minnesota: Capstone Press.

Weekly Requirement:
Science Picture Book

Plot Description:
The book How to Make a Liquid Rainbow gives a step-by-step description of how to make a liquid rainbow in a jar. It lists all of the ingredients that are necessary, their measurements, and concise, simple directions on how to combine the ingredients. It also lists the materials that are necessary to mix the ingredients together.  The book describes a number of scientific concepts such as density, liquid, and particles. Pictures are also used to show each ingredient and how the ingredients should be combined together. 

Quantitative Reading Level:
Lexile 490

Qualitative Reading Analysis:
Includes color photographs showing children making the liquid rainbow as well as photographs of the ingredients. There are headings for each section of the book, which are Rainbow in a Jar, Making a Liquid Rainbow, and How Does It Work? There is also a table of contents and glossary.

Content Area:
Science

Maine Common Core Content Area Standard:
English Language Art.

Curriculum Suggestion:
Hands on science lesson for Grades 1-3 in conjunction with weather lessons about rainbows.

Personal Thoughts:
How to Make A Liquid Rainbow has easy to follow instructions with colorful pictures as guides. The activities are great for children to do with their parents or teachers. It is a great book for children who enjoy a hands-on approach to learning.

Series Information:
Hands-On Science Fun is a series of books about hands-on science activities for younger elementary age children. Some of the other books include How to Make Slime by Lori Shores, How to Make Bubbles by Erika Shores, and How to Make A Tornado in a Bottle by Lori Shores.