Science Verse facts for kids
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| Authors | Jon Scieszka Lane Smith |
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| Cover artist | Lane Smith |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Science |
| Genre | Children's books Picture books |
| Publisher | Viking Press |
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Publication date
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2004 |
| Pages | 40 |
| ISBN | 978-0-670-91057-1 |
| Preceded by | Math Curse |
| Followed by | an Art Book |
Science Verse is a fun picture book for kids written by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Lane Smith. It was published in 2004. This book mixes science facts with silly poetry.
It won an award called the Golden Duck Award in 2005. This award celebrates great science fiction and fantasy books for young readers.
What is Science Verse About?
Science Verse is a follow-up to another popular book, Math Curse. Both books are about a student who sees school subjects in a new, unexpected way. This time, it's all about science!
The story is told in poems. A teacher tells the main character that he hears "the poetry of science in everything." This means he starts to see science everywhere he looks.
Later, an art teacher tells the student that their art should be their life. This idea is similar to a line from the Math Curse book.
Humorous Poems and Parodies
The book is full of funny poems about different science topics. These poems are not just original works. Many of them are clever parodies of famous poems and songs.
For example, you might find a science poem that sounds like "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. There are also poems that remind you of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" or "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost. It's a fun way to learn about science and classic poetry at the same time!
Behind the Scenes
Before the book was officially released, a special CD was made. This CD featured Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith reading parts of the book. It helped get people excited about Science Verse before it came out on September 27, 2004.
