What is a hole? -- A hole can be an indentation ... or open -- A hole can be found on land ... or underwater -- A hole can be made by a human ... or another animal -- A hole can form slowly ... or quickly -- A hole can be deep ... or shallow -- A hole can be tiny ... or enormous -- There can be a lot of holes ... or just one -- A hole can be left empty ... or filled -- A hole can be made to get in ... or out -- A hole can speed something up ... or slow it down -- A hole can make it possible to breathe ... or beat the heat -- A hole can be a lifesaver ... or pose a danger -- A hole can cause a problem ... or solve one -- A hole can be used to make art ... or music -- A hole can be mysterious ... or annoyingly familiar -- English is full of holes -- This hole is not really a hole

"When you think of holes, what comes to mind? Maybe the irritating hole in your sock. Or the hole on the shelf where you plucked out this book. But did you know there are holes that suddenly devour entire gas stations? Big holes in the ocean that are visible from space? Small holes in balls that prevent a backyard home run? A hole is a part of something where there's nothing at all. Holes are investigated by scientists, used by artists, designed by engineers, and fixed by problem-solvers. They can be natural or human-made, big or small, plentiful or scarce, mysterious or painfully familiar. Many are important to our everyday lives, whether we give them credit or not. Back matter explores language and vocabulary"--

Ages 6-9

Grades 2-3