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Wonder Lab picture book

Why Does Ice Float?

A read aloud picture book for kids ages 3 to 10 (Preschool to 5th Grade). Tap Read it to me and Buzzby the bee reads each page out loud, so early readers can follow along with the words.

A Buzzby StorybookWhy Does Ice Float?

Ages 3 to 10 Preschool to 5th Grade 10 pages Read aloud

The first pages

Nikolai dropped an ice cube into his glass of juice. It bobbed right back up to the top.

"Mom, why does ice float? It is heavy. I can feel it."

What happens next? The rest of the story, every painted page and Buzzby's narration open with a free account.

Talk time questions

  • What happened to the stone in the glass?
  • What happens to water when it freezes?
  • Why is it good for fish that ice floats on top?

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