Zap!: Wile E. Coyote Experiments with Energy (Wile E. Coyote, Physical Science Genius)

Wile E. Coyote Experiments

by Suzanne Slade

"Wile E. Coyote's biggest desire is to finally get his hands on Road Runner. Watch as he invents clever traps using energy from fossil fuels, the sun, wind, and more. Will Wile E.'s experiments with energy help him catch that bird? Or will he get zapped by his own plans? Find out more inside!"--

Genres: Science, Childrens, Nonfiction

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Sibert honoree author of more than 150 books for chlldren.

Reviews

[Matt McClellan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A pretty good introduction to some tough scientific concepts. It uses very clear and direct language. The kids I teach (and I myself) absolutely loved it!

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

A funny way to make science concepts more interesting to young readers with a classically hilarious cartoon character. Would love to see more books like this.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

We read this as part of our homeschool lesson on kinetic and potential energy, and the kids were interested enough to want to continue through the rest of the book. It had good nostalgia value for me, since I grew up watching Looney Tunes reruns, and did do well at illustrating the concepts.

[wildct2003 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good basic info. Much better than the Scooby Doo series

[Maggie Panning · Rating 4 out of 5]

It makes perfect sense to have energy explored through Wile E. Coyote's misadventures.

[Trista Watson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Zap! Wile E. Coyote Experiments with Energy is a Physical Science book written by Suzanne Slade. I would say that it is at the fourth grade reading level. The book explains each of Wile E.'s schemes to catch the Road Runner and why they do not work. It could be used to introduce how Physical Science is used in the world (and cartoon world.) Discussing the difference of what students see in cartoons compared to what they are learning about science could be a good comparing activity. The only content in this book is that is a little violent for younger readers.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is SO great. It was a little above my rising second-grader's head, so we will try it again a little later, but the book is SO great. Where was this book when I was a kid?!