Burn: Michael Faraday's Candle (Moments in Science)

Love the book but not happy with the condition it was in when I received it. When I purchase a new book I don’t expect to receive it in beat up, be t up condition worse than some used books I have purchased. We need the book for our homeschooling so I won’t be returning it but not at all happy about the condition of the product I received. 😡

The illustrations are cute but my kids looked at me like "this is wierd & boring" while I was reading it to them. It tells a moment by moment story but it doesn't engage the reader. The intent would be for kids to be inspired to look closer at the mysterious of why things work the way they do, except that's not even close to the result. The potential was there but the book falls flat.

The book delivered exactly what the description pledged.

The story makes capillary action and cohesion easy to understand. I like the clever way that Darcy Pattison has Michael Faraday's students "see the current of the flame". The illustrations are cute and interesting. As a teacher, I always enjoy books and drawings that show children enjoying science! And, there is a bit of history tossed in the mix as well. Can't wait to hold this book in my hands!

Great book. A little advanced for our 5 yr old granddaughter but she'll grow into it. Something to share with science-bent grandfather.

What a fun look at a little known scientist and teacher! Darcy was shining when she shed a light on this topic for young people in his story.

A great look at science for children - maybe 7 and up

Very interesting history of Michael Faraday's life.