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Can you solve this month's science mystery? Junio Seleccionado de: One Minute Mysteries: Short Mysteries You Solve With Math! • Misterios de un minuto: ¡Misterios Cortos que Resuelves con Matemáticas! Un cuento largo Día de los desafíos era uno de los más esperados en la semana del campamento. A los campistas se les enviaba a hacer toda clase de tareas extrañas, como, por ejemplo, encontrar pelo de animales, ciertos tipos de hojas, nueces, y otros pedacitos de naturaleza. Dominic y Vincent estaban convencidos de que se les había encargado la tarea más difícil de todas: calcular la altura exacta del árbol solitario en el centro del campamento. Por poco sueltan carcajadas cuando les entregaron solo dos herramientas para hacerlo: una regla de una yarda de longitud y una gran bola de hilo. —Es imposible —dijo Dominic, ojeando hasta la punta del árbol con los ojos entrecerrados. Era un día soleado. —No puede ser imposible —dijo Vincent—. El consejero dijo que otros chicos lo han hecho con las mismas cosas que nos dieron a nosotros. Pensaron por un rato. —Bueno, tengo una idea —dijo Dominic—. Pero no será fácil. Uno de nosotros puede sostener la bola de hilo mientras que el otro se amarra un extremo del hilo al cinturón y trepa el árbol. Podríamos llegar lo suficientemente cerca a la punta como para estimar cuánto falta, y después podríamos agregar ese estimado a la longitud del hilo desde el punto al que alcanzamos hasta el suelo. —No creo que nos gustará el resultado de eso —dijo Vincent. —¿Por qué? —preguntó Dominic. REVELAR RESPUERTA

The school student council was putting up decorations for the Valentine's Day party later that day in the multi-purpose room. Elinor came into the room ¿Hablas español? Haga clic aquí para resolver... February Selected from: One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! To Catch a Chill “I can’t believe my mother made me wear this heavy coat,” Paige complained as she walked to school with friends one morning. “My mother is the same way,” Tyra said, splashing through a puddle in her heavy waterproof boots. “Hey, wait a minute,” Lin said, picking up the hat that had blown off her head. “Were your mothers listening to that new radio station that plays those old songs all the parents like?” “Yes!” Paige said. “I can’t believe the music they play!” “Some of those songs must be 20 years old!” Tyra added. “It was on at our house, too,” Lin said. “I heard the announcer say that it would feel like 25 degrees Fahrenheit this morning, and that is when my mom handed me these gloves.” “So what?” Paige asked. “I see what Lin means,” Tyra said, jumping from puddle to puddle. “At 25 degrees Fahrenheit, this water would be frozen. Water freezes at 32 degrees and below.” “I think our parents should start listening to a different radio station,” Lin said. “I don’t think that would help,” Paige said. “Why wouldn’t it? The people at that station clearly don’t know anything more about weather than they know about music,” Tyra said. REVEAL ANSWER

¿Hablas español? Haga clic aquí para resolver... December Selected from: One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Math! Getting a Lift Jada and Michelle’s school was closed for a winter teacher training day, so their parents decided to take a day off from work to take the family skiing. They were glad to see when they got there that there were no lines at the chair lifts. The two girls were good skiers, so they headed to the part of the mountain with the black diamond trails, the hardest ones. Three lifts started next to each other and ran up the mountain to a spot on the top leading to many different trails. “Let’s try to get in as many runs as we can,” Jada said. They looked at a sign to decide which lift to use. The Sheer Drop lift was a four-seat lift, and its capacity was 1,200 skiers an hour. The Hang onto Your Hat lift was a two-seat lift with a capacity of 800 skiers an hour. The White Cliffs lift was a three-seat lift that could move 900 skiers an hour. The sign said each lift had the same number of chairs. “Where do you think we should go?” Michelle asked. REVEAL ANSWER

In a wonder-filled trip through an iconic destination, discover the spectacular powers of the supervolcano hidden below the ground. WHOOSH! SIZZLE! BLORP! Visit the volcano’s exploding geysers, boiling mud pots, and much more. SPANISH AND ENGLISH PAPERBACK COMING MID-JUNE 2025 A secret superhero lies below Yellowstone National Park… In a wonder-filled trip through an iconic destination, discover the spectacular powers of the supervolcano hidden below the ground. WHOOSH! SIZZLE! BLOOP! Visit the volcano’s exploding geysers, boiling mud pots, and much more. But what does a hero do best? Help others! The Yellowstone Supervolcano doesn’t just dazzle tourists. Learn how its superpowers support a thriving ecosystem, helping feed and protect the unique wildlife year after year. Written by Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw (author of Mighty Mahi and I Campaigned for Ice Cream ), The Super Volcano explains natural science concepts and geological features in a way that builds excitement for learning. Stunning art by Brie Schmida captures the vivid colors and scenic views that make Yellowstone one of the world’s greatest natural treasures. Inspired by comic books, the traditional illustrations meet energetic comic panels and sound effects that leap off the page to engage kids of all ages. Read facts about Native American history, the establishment of the first U.S. national park, conservation efforts, park staff, and visitor etiquette. And finally, take the pledge to help protect the park and become a new kind of Yellowstone superhero! Preorder Preorder Press Release Book details Age r ange 6—9 years Gr a de range 1st Grade—4th Grade Hardcover (ISBN 978-1-958629-17-8) • $21.95 Spanish (Paperback) (ISBN 978-1-958629-79-6) • $18.95 English (Paperback) (ISBN 978-1-958629-78-9) • $18.95 eBook (ISBN 978-1-958629-23-9) • $18 .95 Reviews “Complete with stunning illustrations by Brie Schmida, this book brings readers on a hero's journey in which they learn about the complex science behind Yellowstone National Park in an accessible and engaging way. The world needs more books like this!” — Mattison Shreero, Geoscientist and Park Ranger (@geosplore) “What a wonderful gift for a teacher to bring so much science into a classroom, and then to turn that passion for Yellowstone into a children's book. If I had a teacher like this as a young kid I would've probably been a geologist much earlier in life!" — Elley Ringo, Economic Geologist, & Science Communicator, YouTuber Elley Knows Rocks “This STEM book checks all the boxes for what I think when considering true geoscience inspiration." —Ethan Penner, Geologist & Geoscience Communicator/Educator (@rockmanethan) About the Author About the Illustrator Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw is an award-winning children’s book author and former elementary school special education teacher who is passionate about growing young minds. Her first two picture books, I Campaigned for Ice Cream and Mighty Mahi , are both based on true stories. Suzanne enjoys speaking to schools about writing, leadership, sea turtles, and how kids can make a difference in our world. The proud momma of two grown boys, Suzanne lives in Waterford, Michigan with her husband and her furry writing companion, Ziggy. Brie Schmida is an illustrator and visual development artist based in sunny California. She has worked for notable clients such as Marvel and Disney. She likes to fill her personal work with inspiration from her family’s farm, and has an ineffable desire to create pieces full of whimsy and light. Color, nature, and the days of old are her muses. When she’s not creating, you can most probably find her picking flowers in a forest or surrounded by goats in a sunlit field.

Featuring kids and cats from all over the world, this illustrated social-emotional learning book is now in paperback! Young readers will learn to look for the different ways their friends—human and feline alike—share their feelings. Paperback Edition Coming September 2024 Cats hav e a lot to say! Just like people, cats share their feelings in all sorts of ways. It's up to us to uncover what our furry friends are trying to tell us. Are they gently purring or curiously crouching? Is their tail straight or swishing? Featuring a diverse cast of kids and cats from all over the world, this social-emotional learning book, now available in an English paperback edition, models empathy and compassion. Young readers will learn to look for the different ways their friends—human and feline alike—share their feelings. Written by award-winning author (and cat owner) Guy Brown, with colorful and lively illustrations from Davide Ortu, How Cats Say I Love You teaches young kids how to care for others' feelings as well as their own, while showing that healthy relationships are rooted in communication. . PREORDER IN PAPERBACK ORDER IN HARDCOVER Book details Paperback (ISBN 978-1-951995-12-6) $14.95 Age range 2 - 7 years Grade range Pre-K - 2nd Grade Trim Size 8" x 8" Page Count 32 pages Get the Bilingual edition ORDER Praise for How Cats Say I love You “A fun and engaging book with lively illustrations, How Cats Say I Love You teaches young children to explore emotions and communication with the help of cats from around the world. A valuable resource for parents and educators alike.” — Janan Cain, author of the bestselling books The Way I Feel and The Way I Feel Too "Delightfully playful! This culturally diverse book models ways for children to manage their emotions and how to be mindful of the emotions of others. A warm and joyful addition to any young child's library." —A. Heather E. Halperin, MSW, LCSW, Retired Faculty USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, Los Angeles, CA MEET THE AUTHOR Author and TV meteorologist Guy Brown ca n be seen forecasting the weather on-air today in New York City. He enjoys volunteering at local elementary schools, where he shares his passion for meteorology with children. How Cats Say I Love You is his second children's book, inspired by his beloved pet cat, Rosalie. He also dabbles in acrylic painting, and is an active member of the National Weather Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. MEET THE Illustrator Davide Ortu is an Italian artist now living in Spain. He studied art in Cagliari Arts Lyceum FOISO FOIS, Sardinia. He began as a graphic designer in advertising before moving to Madrid, where he discovered the world of children's illustrations. Through the use of intense colors, atmospheres between dreams and reality, and fantastic elements, his artwork stops time to show the biggest emotions in the smallest people.

Looking for STEM gift ideas the whole family will enjoy? We have a great selection of books full of full of fun puzzles and questions that are perfect for families to work through together! Gifts for Families Choose from our wide selection of award-winning STEM literature for the perfect gift for the curious kid in your life! This set of fun books blurs the line between entertainment and education. Make math and science fun with these literature-based books. Each mystery takes just one minute to read and features real-world scenarios. The brain teasers challenge kids to use critical thinking skills. Perfect for a long car trip or quick errands. Written by a father-daughter team, this set of entertaining and educational books is great for kids, grown-ups, educators and anyone who loves good mysteries, good math and science, or all three! I Love A Mystery Book Set Click Here to View Click Here to View This set includes the two 101 Things books: 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math and 101 Things You Everyone Should Know About Science from the award-winning authors Marc Zev, Kevin Segal and Nathan Levy. 101 Things Everyone Should Know... Book Set Deluxe Smart Kid Book Set Keep your kids' brain active with these five clever literature-based, award-winning science and math books. Everyone in the family will love trying to solve these engaging, exciting (and shhh!...educational) brainteasers! Unravel real-life predicaments using everything from decimals to DNA, fractions to fingerprints. Keep the set together or use them as individual gifts. Click Here to View Science Sleuth Book Set You may not put criminals away, but use this set to crack mysteries you see every day! Show off your science skills with the Science Sleuth Book Set. These brainteasers have a clever-twist--you have to tap into your science wisdom and critical thinking skills to solve them. Each mystery takes just one minute to read and challenges your knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth and space science. Click Here to View Math Madness Book Set Crazy about math... Or wish you were? This book set is just for you! These aren’t your ordinary math books. Kids are challenged to solve math brainteasers and answer questions in sports, cooking, money, travel and more. Kids will see how much math is a critical part of their everyday lives. These fun, educational books are perfect for kids, parents, educators, and anyone interested in knowing the difference between an Olympic event score of 9.0 and Richter scale score of 9.0. Click Here to View

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Kassandra, Ingrid, Quan, and Ricky are getting ready for their school's Halloween party, but something's amiss with the decorations. Can you use science help them solve this haunting mystery... before it's too late? Halloween Misterio Extra Seleccionado de: Misterios de un minuto: ¡Más misterios cortos que resuelves con ciencias! Día de las brujas psicodélico —Oye, tengo una foto vieja de mi abuela vestida como tú, solo que ella no estaba disfrazada —dijo Kassandra cuando Ingrid entró al salón de clases—. Dijo que en su época creían verse muy bien. Normalmente su colegio tenía un código de vestimenta, pero era Halloween, el día de las brujas, y todos habían ido a la escuela disfrazados. Ingrid estaba vestida de hippie. Traía puesta una camisa de colores al batik, cuentas de colores, sandalias, y unas gafas con lentes color naranja en forma de corazones. Ingrid se quitó las gafas durante la clase, pero se las volvió a poner en la tarde a la hora de prepararse para la fiesta. Los alumnos estaban decorando el salón y pintando letreros para el desfile de la escuela. Quan, que pensaba que era muy chistoso, estaba colgando decoraciones al revés. Preston fingía que luchaba a espadas en su disfraz de piratas, y Ricky jugaba con sangre artificial después de ponerse un poco en su disfraz de zombi. Al acercarse la hora del desfile, Kassandra se dio cuenta de que uno de los letreros había sido decorado con una calabaza roja en vez de naranja. —¿A ver, quién es el chistoso? —preguntó Kassandra. Miró alrededor del salón en busca de una cara culpable. REVELA RESPUERTA

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Explore our STEM Homeschool Gift Guide: The Ideal Selection of Educational Gifts for Homeschooling, Packed with Engaging STEM Activities and Learning Resources! Gifts for Homeschoolers Do you homeschool your children or know someone who does? We offer blended fiction, science and math mysteries, and "101 Things" books that make learning FUN and make the perfect gift this holiday season! Ghost in the Water John Hawkins is in yet another new school as he begins the 7th grade. His life would be just fine except for the fact that Dowser, the school bully, has it out for him. Things change when his passion for robotics lands him an invitation to be a part of a secret club. John joins Malena, Natsumi, Hector, and Kimmey as the newest member of the League of Scientists. Together, these friends pool their knowledge of biology, technology, logic, and chemistry to unravel the mysteries that haunt their quiet town of East Rapids. The League is in a race to solve the secret of the ghost who is terrorizing the middle school pool. Click Here to View Leonardo da Vinci Gets A Do-Over After being dead for nearly 500 years, the great Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci is back! Readers tag along as 7th graders Max, Tad, and Gina become the reincarnated da Vinci's ambassadors of the modern age—and learn about history, art, anatomy, and STEM topics along the way. Inventive and fast-paced, this story is as engaging as it is educational. Treat yourself to a fantastic adventure with this first book in the new Innovators in Action series. Click Here to View 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science Not your ordinary science book, these mysteries make science fun! Try your hand at dozens of science mysteries (with solutions included) that will keep you entertained--and eager to learn more! No tools or special equipment required, all you need is a willingness to have fun. This entertaining and educational book is great for kids, grown-ups, educators and anyone who loves good mysteries, good science, or both! Click Here to View 65 MORE Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! The mysteries are back! One Minute Mysteries: 65 More Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! continues the fun. These mysteries have a clever twist—you have to be a super sleuth, tapping into your science wisdom and critical thinking skills to solve them. Each story takes just one minute to read and challenges your knowledge in a variety of science disciplines. Click Here to View 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Math! These aren't your average math problems… Each minute-long story introduces an engaging mystery that can only be solved with math. The brainteasers are entertaining, but-even better-their real-world connections help kids see math concepts as approachable, learnable, and solvable. The brainteasers help support literacy, problem-solving, and deductive-reasoning skills, while exploring essential math topics. A fun way to develop deductive reasoning skills and discover the joys of math! Click Here to View 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math Math is a critical part of our everyday lives. The second title in the award-winning 101 Things Everyone Should Know series helps you understand how you use math dozens of times—every day.With entertaining connections to sports, hobbies, science, food, and travel, mathematical concepts are simplified and explained using clear, real-life explanations. You’ll even learn some fun trivia and math history! Using an engaging question-and-answer format, 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math is perfect for kids, parents, educators, and anyone interested in the difference between an Olympic event score of 9.0 and Richter scale score of 9.0. Click Here to View 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science Science affects everything -- yet so many of us wish we understood it better. Using an accessible question-and-answer approach, 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science expands every reader’s knowledge. Key concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, earth and general science are explored and demystified by an award-winning science writer and a seasoned educational trainer. Endorsed by science organizations and educators, this book is perfect for kids, grown-ups, and anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of how science impacts everyday life. Click Here to View

Belinda and Madison are sure their witch jack-o-lantern will win their neighborhood pumpkin-carving contest. They’ve even covered all the openings with construction paper so the light will glow green. But when they come back from trick-or-treating, their candle has blown out…again! Halloween Bonus Mystery Selected from: One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! Pumpkin Patch "Where's Linus? We have the Great Pumpkin," Belinda said. Madison laughed. It was Halloween, and all the neighbors around the cul-de-sac were in a contest to see who carved the best pumpkin. The prize was a gift certificate to the video store. She and Belinda had carved a pumpkin with the face of a witch and then used colored paper to cover the openings so that the light from the candle inside would make the face glow green. They lit the candle, put the top back on the pumpkin, and went out trick-or-treating. As they went from house to house, they looked over the other entries for the contest. Carly had done a nice carving of a ghost, and Peter had used an odd-shaped pumpkin to make a funny-looking frog. They came to Sam's house just as he was setting out his pumpkin. "This is the winner right here," Sam said, in a not-too-friendly voice. Madison had to admit, he'd done a good job of carving a haunted house, but she still knew her and Belinda's pumpkin was better. "Watch out for him," Belinda said, as they went to the next house. "He'll probably smash the other pumpkins just so he can win." After they made a lap of the neighborhood, they returned to Madison's house to drop off the candy before everyone would meet for the winner to be announced. Their pumpkin was not smashed, but the candle was out, so it didn't look like anything special. "I know who's to blame," said Madison. "Who?" Belinda asked. REVEAL ANSWER