{"product_id":"theres-the-rub-the-hidden-world-of-friction","title":"There's the Rub \/\/ The Hidden World of Friction (Pre-order, Feb 23 2027)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis science has traction! A fun, hands-on look at friction in everyday life from brushing teeth to biking, drawing, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA joyful science picture book for ages 4 to 8 revealing that friction is all around us, turning everyday moments into hands-on learning everywhere kids look.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriction is one of those things you don’t notice until you have too little of it—or too much! But it’s everywhere, and we’d literally be stuck without it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith style and substance, scientist Ainissa Ramirez playfully explores friction in everyday life, from brushing your teeth to turning a page in a book. Drawing with a crayon is friction showing off!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarianna Smith's dynamic illustrations feature a girl experiencing friction throughout the day as she bikes to school, plays sports, gets ready for bed, and then dreams of a hovering Maglev train whisking her into the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the right amount of friction, we can all move forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAinissa Ramirez, \u003c\/b\u003ePhD\u003cb\u003e,\u003c\/b\u003e is a scientist and science communicator who is passionate about getting the general public excited about science. A graduate of Brown University, she earned her doctorate in materials science and engineering from Stanford. Dr. Ramirez is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Alchemy of Us\u003c\/i\u003e, an award-winning book for older readers, and \u003ci\u003eSpark: Jim West's Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone\u003c\/i\u003e, a picture-book biography\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e She has also written for \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eScience\u003c\/i\u003e; explained science headlines on CBS, CNN, NPR, ESPN, and PBS; and given a TED talk on the importance of science education.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarianna Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is a Brazilian American illustrator whose cultural heritage and childhood memories inspire her work. She is passionate about telling empowering stories for multicultural audiences. This is her debut book. www.mariannasmith.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Charlesbridge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublish Date: February 23, 2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEAN\/UPC: 9781623545895\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 10.0 X 8.0 X 0.0 inches | 1.3 pounds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBISAC Categories: Kids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ainissa Ramirez","offers":[{"title":"(Pre-order, Feb 23 2027) Hardcover","offer_id":49164158238955,"sku":"9781623545895","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/4014\/9820\/files\/9781623545895.jpg?v=1786110921","url":"https:\/\/rep.club\/products\/theres-the-rub-the-hidden-world-of-friction","provider":"Reparations Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}