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Description
"Slow Down, Sara!" is about a girl named Sara who does everything too quickly, including building a soapbox derby car in one day that falls apart. After her car breaks down, Sara learns about friction and uses this scientific concept to rebuild her racer and win the derby. The book, part of the Science Solves It! series, features Sara and her friend Ben and teaches about friction through a soapbox racing story.
Quick Summary
A speedster named Sara deliberately pumps the brakes before the big soapbox race, and the reason behind her puzzling slowdown will make kids gasp with delight. Young readers will cheer as Sara uses real science concepts to gain an unexpected edge, turning a simple friendship story into a clever problem-solving adventure. If your kid loves "Fly Guy" books, they'll adore this story about a quirky kid who proves that thinking smart beats going fast. This book is ideal for kindergarten through third graders, especially kids who enjoy stories where brains beat brute speed.