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Escaping from a tall tower using one's hair is SO fairy-tale old school. This STEM-smart Rapunzel uses the brain beneath her hair to educate her prince (and readers) on ways the science of simple machines can save the day.
Quick Summary
Kids who love fairy-tale mash-ups will get a kick out of Rapunzel ditching the magical hair for clever brainpower, teaching the prince and the reader how levers, pulleys, and inclined planes can rescue her from a tower without a dragon's help. The story is short, funny, and packed with goofy illustrations, turning physics explanations into a playful game rather than a dry lesson. It's perfect for early readers curious about how things work, especially those who already enjoy clever humor and princesses who solve problems with wit. The book is brief enough for a quick read-aloud but gives clear, hands-on examples like using a pulley to lower a basket so kids can try the ideas at home with a few household items. If your child liked the way "The Princess in Black" mixes adventure and humor, they'll find the same energy here, but with a physics twist that makes learning feel like a secret trick.