In this adventure, Kate and her friends are thrilled about an upcoming trip to the aquarium! They focus on studying sea creatures in preparation as the date comes closer and closer—until it’s close enough to see there is snow forecasted. Snow that could bring the entire trip to a halt! Will Kate’s knowledge of science be enough to help save the day? With short chapters, easy-to-read text, and fun small black-and-white embellishments, this book would be excellent for aspiring scientists or for any student who might benefit from exposure to science in a more casual format. Throughout the story, Kate and her friends discuss and learn about water molecules, convection, atoms, litmus paper, and more, all explained in kid-friendly language. The start of each chapter includes a definition of a scientific term. At the end of the book are instructions for making your own chocolate-covered pretzels. Written by Dr. Kate Biberoff, a science professor who also holds the position of Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at University of Notre Dame.
Kate the Chemist: Some Penguin Problems
Product Overview
- Kate and her friends learn about sea animals, weather, and more science in this new installment where Kate fights the snow to make it to her field trip
- Basic scientific principles are explained naturally and in kid-friendly language throughout the story as characters learn and discover
- Includes instructions for making your own chocolate-covered pretzels at home
- Written by Dr. Kate Biberoff, a science professor and first-ever Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Notre Dame
Description
When Kate learns that her class is going on a field trip to the aquarium, she is thrilled that she’ll get to see the penguin exhibit! The rockhopper penguins are her favorite. To prepare, Ms. Eberlin assigns the class a project: each student has to do a report about a different animal at the aquarium. Even though Kate gets assigned sea lions, she’s still thrilled to go. Kate, Birdie, and the rest of the class excitedly prepare for their projects until it’s finally Aquarium Day! But when a huge snowstorm threatens to ruin the class’s field trip, will Kate the Chemist be able to save the day with science?
Follow ten-year-old Kate and her best friend Birdie through this engaging series of readers. Kate finds science in all things, especially chemistry, while Birdie is an artist at heart. The books are hardcover, and each story is introduced by the grown-up Dr. Kate Biberdorf. All of the books present a problem, ask you to make a prediction, then follow the tale to see if your hypothesis was correct. There is a chemistry lab activity at the end of each story you can do with adult supervision. Edible Experiments is a cookbook where you can compare 2 versions of a recipe!
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| Brand: | Philomel Books |
| ISBN: | 9780593351277 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.625 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.55 |