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Why Boats Float, Rocks Sink

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Why Boats Float, Rocks Sink

Iris Fennimore

172 pages~3 hr 25 min read16 chapters$4.99
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A letter arrives with no stamp, and suddenly your bathtub is a science lab full of splashing, sinking oranges, and one very sneaky crow stealing soap. Iris Fennimore turns Archimedes into a detective story for curious kids who keep asking "but WHY," with Duncan Winslow reading like a friendly neighbor who never talks down. Best for ages 6 to 9 who do not mind getting a little wet. Chapters run about twelve minutes each, perfect for car rides or slow evenings.

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