Families who loved Let's Try It Out in the Air by Seymour Simon often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.

Reach for this book when your child starts asking those big, invisible questions about the world, like why the wind blows or what keeps a kite in the air. It is the perfect tool for a rainy afternoon when you want to channel your child's natural curiosity into meaningful, hands-on discovery without needing a laboratory of supplies. Author Seymour Simon, a master of science for children, uses simple experiments to prove that air is a real substance that takes up space and exerts pressure. Through activities like blowing through straws or trapping air in bags, the book fosters a sense of pride and accomplishment as kids see scientific theories come to life. It is ideally suited for children ages 5 to 8 who are beginning to bridge the gap between magical thinking and logical reasoning.