If you haven’t read this book yet, you simply must pick it up! The literary STEM prose of Henry Herz and the gorgeous, ethereal illustrations of Mercè López are the perfect combination.
Growing up, we learn how dangerous smoke is, but this book also shows how it has been used for good over time. I love the fun twist of the smoke itself narrating the story. It speaks in riddles with a poetic rhythm that gives it an alluring timelessness that is just so, so perfect!
Herz and López also teamed up for a follow up book that released this spring called I AM GRAVITY.
Both of these books are great for reading out loud and discussing, plus they have excellent backmatter for the truly curious!
Happy reading!
Books for Curious Kids 