Why Ice Floats on Water

Iris Fennimore

A frozen lake hides a secret that could sink a whole village, and one curious girl is determined to crack it before the spring thaw. Why Ice Floats on Water is a gentle science mystery for ages 7 to 10, following a young investigator through glassblower workshops, mountain springs, and the tiny, hidden dance of molecules. Duncan Winslow reads with the patient warmth of a favorite teacher, making each experiment feel like a shared discovery between friends. No prior science knowledge needed, just a willingness to wonder why the world works the way it does.