What's the Opposite?

A trip to the pyramids in Egypt would be a very hot vacation, while exploring the polar regions would be a very cold one! This is just one of the examples of opposites readers are introduced to in this detailed look at things that are hot and things that are cold. Unique examples and delightful illustrations take a familiar topic and expand on it in a creative way. Fun facts about things, places, and even foods that are hot and cold help readers practice comparing and contrasting-either independently or with the help of an adult.

As early learners grow, they need resources that take familiar concepts and expand on them in a way that allows for the development of deeper understanding and critical thinking skills. That's exactly what readers find in this guide to the opposite worlds of light and dark. Readers are invited to explore beyond basic examples and see for themselves what makes things light or dark. Fun facts about each example enhance their understanding of opposites as well as other curriculum topics. This delightfully illustrated guide invites readers to compare, contrast, and think critically about the world around them.

The world is full of opportunities for learning-and for having fun at the same time! In this fresh look at the common early learning concept of opposites, readers are invited to go beyond the basics and uncover the why. Why are some things hard? Why are others soft? Accessible text explains various examples of hard and soft things to readers, providing them with fun and curriculum-supporting facts as they're invited to compare and contrast real-world examples. Colorful illustrations present these examples in a charming and memorable way.

Young readers often enjoy finding examples of opposites in the world around them. In this delightful guide to an essential early learning concept, they are shown creative, unique examples of things that are big and things that are small. These examples are presented through fun facts that expand readers' knowledge beyond the basics of opposites and enhance their understanding of other curriculum concepts as well. Charming illustrations and eye-catching fact boxes fill the pages, creating a learning experience that encourages critical thinking with a focus on fun!