What's the Matter in Mr. Whiskers' Room?

What's the Matter in Mr. Whiskers' Room? invites young readers into the wildly fun science classroom of Mr. Whiskers, whose wild-eyed enthusiasm for hands-on discovery sets up seven irresistible science stations where students explore matter in all its forms — liquids that defy gravity, solids that dissolve, gases that are everywhere but invisible, and mysterious mixtures called oobleck. Michael Elsohn Ross's lively text and Paul Meisel's energetic illustrations bring the classroom to life, and back matter provides supplemental activities for readers to try at home.

This book is a wonderful choice for students because it models inquiry-based science learning in action, makes the properties of matter feel like an adventure rather than a lesson, and inspires the kind of hands-on scientific curiosity that great STEM education is built on.

Publishing Details

Author : Michael Elsohn Ross

Illustrator : Paul Meisel

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 48

Size: 10.6 x 9.4 inches

Year Published: 2007

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 2nd

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Informational

Theme: Science, STEM, School