Roll, Slope, and Slide: A Book About Ramps (Amazing Science)

by Michael Dahl, Denise Shea (Illustrator)

Skateboards, roller coasters, and playground slides, all of these are ramps. From award-winning author Michael Dahl, this nonfiction picture book provides an introduction to one of the most important machines humans rely on. With fun facts and bright illustrations, find out how people use ramps every day.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

24 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2002

About the author

Michael Dahl is the author of over 200 books for children and young adults, including the acclaimed Finnegan Zwake mystery series and The Library of Doom. His works have earned Edgar and Anthony Award nominations and national design honors. As Editorial Director at Stone Arch Books, he champions engaging, award-winning stories that inspire young readers everywhere.

He also writes under aliases Chris Carey, Rick Thomas, and Mark Ziegler.

Reviews

[SM R]

This book has all of the qualities necessary for a children's nonfiction book. It is engaging, has great illustrations, contains clear explanations, and has the right balance of depth into the topic, without going too in depth for young children.

[Adrianne Rosal]

wow the students had fun trying out new ramps.

[Pam]

Very good illustrations. Very good science information. Very good fun.