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About Science, Naturally! Science Naturally: Enhancing Literacy in Science and Math Science Naturally, an imprint of Platypus Media, operates as an independent press situated in Washington, D.C. Our mission revolves around fostering a deeper understanding of science and math by demystifying these subjects in entertaining and enlightening ways. Utilizing both fictional and nonfictional forms, diverse characters, and engaging formats, we strive to make intimidating topics intriguing and accessible to scientists, mathematicians, and book enthusiasts of all ages. ​ Diverse Reach and Accessibility Initiatives: To ensure broad accessibility, we've translated our books into over six languages, developed bilingual, eBook, and braille editions, and partnered with literacy programs offering discounted books to under-served students. Refer to our list of partners below. ​ Empowering Educators: Our Professional Development seminars and complimentary educational resources empower educators, enabling them to bridge the gap between the blackboard and the blacktop. Our books have earned recognition as valuable supplemental resources, receiving awards and accolades from literacy, education, and parenting groups. Each book holds the esteemed "Recommends" designation from the National Science Teachers Association. ​ Alignment with Educational Standards: Our content aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards and supports the Common Core State Standards. Visit our website for detailed articulations and additional standards. ​ Distribution and Inquiry: Science Naturally books are distributed by the National Book Network. For more information, publication catalogs, or details on becoming one of our esteemed authors, reach out to us via phone or visit our online platform. ​ Discover, Read, and Stay Curious: You might encounter our books in schools, neighborhood book boxes, or literacy programs. Wherever you find them, we hope they inspire you to read, tackle challenging problems, and nurture your curiosity. Meet the Team Dia L. Michels Owner / Publisher Ali Trujillo Operations and Finance Manager Hannah Thelen Editorial and Production Director Meet the Full Team Partners Our Partners We are proud to partner with many organizations that bring important educational books and resources to as many students as possible. Our partners include: Platyus Media Check out PlatypusMedia Want to know more about our parent company? READ MORE

All Posts STEM Education Early Childhood Worthy Causes Bilingual Resources Giveaway STEM Activities Animals Gift Ideas Reading Black History Month Science Innovation Breast Milk Donation Animals Animal Conservation The Environment Teachers Literacy The Environment Activities for Kids Halloween Literacy Search Log in / Sign up Skyler Aug 21 2 min Teachers Worthy Cause: Science Naturally and Mathical’s Impact at NCTE-NCTM Joint Conference Skyler Aug 20 2 min STEM Education Back-to-School Reads: Publishers Weekly Picks to Reinvigorate Young Minds Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw Aug 5 3 min Early Childhood Sailing into the Spotlight: The Super Volcano Makes Waves at the Blue Water Street Fair Frankie Alchanati Jul 19 3 min Worthy Causes The Gift of Stories: Nurturing Readers in Rwanda Skyler Jul 17 2 min STEM Education NIST Summer Institute: Scaling Up SI Education Elizabeth Everett Jul 5 3 min Reading Playful Learning: Books and Beyond! Jordan Roller Nov 8, 2023 3 min STEM Education Benefits All Kids, Even the Artists and Writers Ellie Oct 6, 2023 1 min Thoughts on Book Banning from a Scientist, Author, and Parent Susan Stark Mar 21, 2023 1 min Women's History Month: Women in Botany Susan Stark and Jennifer Coon Mar 14, 2023 1 min Women's History Month: Women in Medicine Susan Stark and Jennifer Coon Mar 7, 2023 1 min Women's History Month: Women in Engineering Ellie Aug 30, 2022 3 min New Picture Book, “Women in Engineering,” Confronts Underrepresentation in STEM Alicia Winston Aug 10, 2022 3 min Why Should Kids Learn About Meteorology Ellie Mar 24, 2022 2 min Thoughts From a New American Librarian Caitlin Chang Oct 28, 2021 5 min Worthy Cause: Reach Out and Read GNY Promotes Early Literacy in English, Spanish, Bengali, and More! Caitlin Chang Sep 15, 2021 5 min Worthy Cause: Rainbow Girls Make the World A Better Place Ellie Jul 27, 2021 2 min Make the most of summer! Time for Swimming, Picnics, and Reading Ellie Jun 1, 2021 2 min Activities for Kids June 1st is International Tabletop Day! Ellie May 17, 2021 3 min Women in Physics Celebrates Diversity in STEM Ellie Apr 30, 2021 2 min Happy Día Day!

PURCHASE Best Sellers PREORDER The Super Volcano Regular Price $21.95 Sale Price $18.95 NEW RELEASE How Do You See the World? Regular Price $18.95 Sale Price $17.95 Mole and Tell Price $16.95 Women in Botany Price $14.99 Science Lover Gift Idea! Science Sleuth Book Set Price $24.95 Dr. Livingston Jr: 100-Piece Human Body Floor Puzzle Price $24.99 Women in Medicine Price $14.99 65 MORE Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! Price $12.95 Talking Science Price $16.95 NOW IN PAPERBACK How Cats Say I Love You Regular Price $16.95 Sale Price $14.95 Women in Engineering Price $14.99 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science Price $12.95 Gift idea for Middle Schoolers Ghost in the Water Price $12.95 CHECK OUT OUR BLOG Skyler Worthy Cause: Science Naturally and Mathical’s Impact at NCTE-NCTM Joint Conference Discover how Mathical’s donation of 1,500 Science Naturally books boosted STEM learning and Title I schools at the NCTE-NCTM Conference! Skyler Back-to-School Reads: Publishers Weekly Picks to Reinvigorate Young Minds Stock up for school with Publishers Weekly’s highlighted titles! Reignite curiosity and make learning fun after summer’s adventures. Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw Sailing into the Spotlight: The Super Volcano Makes Waves at the Blue Water Street Fair Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw made waves at Port Huron’s Blue Water Fair with "The Super Volcano." Catch the buzz from her vibrant book launch! These books encourage a lifetime of curiosity about the world around us! Julie Edmonds, PhD, Carnegie Academy for Science Education

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Meet the Team Dia L. Michels Founder and Publisher Dia L. Michels founded Science Naturally in 2006. With Platypus Media focusing on attachment parenting, she wanted a vehicle to promote entertaining and accurate ways to engage children in STEM topics. She loves working with the authors and selecting illustrators, and really enjoys developing and licensing world language editions of the books Science Naturally publishes. In addition to editing and publishing manuscripts, she has written or coauthored over a dozen books for children and adults. Her books have been translated into Spanish, Dutch, Bengali, Hebrew, Haitian Creole, and Washoe. A popular speaker, Dia presents at healthcare, parenting, and education conferences across the country. She is the mother of three grown children, who still keep her busy with their crazy lives, and has several cats. Favorite Children's Books: Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau by Jon Agee Tommy at the Grocery Store by Bill Grossman Ali Trujillo Operations and Finance Manager Ali keeps Science Naturally running by managing day-to-day operations and logistics. He works with the publisher to implement systems to streamline operations and finances. Ali also works on production coordination, proofreading, and translating Spanish titles. ​ Prior to joining Science Naturally, Ali worked at World Wildlife Fund as senior assistant for the food waste program where he managed contract processes for private sector consultants. At WWF Ali also collaborated in admin meetings with clients and colleagues on conservation efforts. He also worked at R Street Institute, a DC-based think tank as a finance and operations associate. Previously he was a production coordinator at Asia Pacific Offset, an international print management company. ​ Ali lives in Washington, DC. Favorite Children's Book: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Charlotte's Web by E.B. White Hannah Thelen Editorial and Production Director Hannah just likes to be included, whether it's in the concept development, editing, design, and printing of books, the translation of manuscripts, or the creation of sweet, sweet workflow spreadsheets. She received her BFA in creative writing from Bowling Green State University, where she also minored in print design and technology (and dance). Hannah recently moved to Fort Myers, FL, and is trying out this new remote work thing that everyone talks about. Favorite Children's Books: The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp by Carol Diggory Shields Violet Antonick Associate Editor and Outreach Coordinator Violet traveled extensively in search of metamorphosis, stories, and inspiration, culminating in an honors degree in English from the University of Vermont. Shaping her path, she transitioned from roles as an indie bookseller and digital marketer to elevating her expertise at the Columbia Publishing Course in Oxford. At present, she expertly intertwines her deep passion for literature and editorial work with strategic outreach initiatives for Platypus Media. Her commitment to transforming the literary landscape is evident in her multifaceted dedication to writing, reading, and promoting literacy. Violet's narrative is not merely a personal odyssey but a testament to her unwavering commitment to enriching the literary world. Favorite Children's Books: The Barnabus Project by the Fan Brothers The Universe in You: A Microscopic Journey by Jason Chin Paradise Sands: A Story of Enchantment by Levi Pinfold Skyler Kaczmarczyk Associate Editor and Coordinator Skyler, originally from Chicago, Illinois, now calls Washington, DC, home, where her passion for illustrating and teaching kids' art in after-school programs seamlessly merged into a budding career in children's publishing. Inspired by her studies in Kinetic Imaging at VCUarts, Skyler discovered that her true storytelling calling mirrored the enchanting narratives of her childhood—books! Her dedication to children's literature is fueled by a profound belief in instilling positive messages in young minds. Skyler is particularly drawn to stories that explore the wonders of nature and emphasize the importance of understanding the world around us. At Platypus Media, she feels like she's back in school again, joyfully diving into research for each book, this time in the best way possible. Favorite Children's Books: Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo The Spider and the Fly by Mary Howitt Sofía Ramírez Administrative Assistant / Order Fulfillment Specialist Sofía, a graduate in Political Science and Economics from FAU, effortlessly combines their academic expertise with a strong dedication to children's education at Platypus Media. Not limited to traditional classrooms, they actively nurture curiosity and a love for reading in young minds. This commitment extends to Sofía's home, a cozy apartment brimming with books and stationary. Their passion for knowledge goes beyond academia, involving engagement with various art forms, creating an environment where every interaction becomes a chance for personal growth. ​ Believing in continuous learning, Sofía encourages adults to approach education with the same enthusiasm as children, recognizing that the journey of learning is ongoing. Sofía's journey is characterized by the intersection of academic excellence, a sincere connection to fostering young minds, and an enduring love for education. Favorite Children's Books: Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery La Edad de Oro by José Martí Der Prinz und die Blume by Ingrid Mylo Darwin Castillo Information and Technology Coordinator Darwin has many talents that keep the company afloat, like building and repairing computers, troubleshooting technical difficulties, designing and building storage solutions, and generally fixing everyone's problems. He also has experience in graphic design and home renovation. In his free time, Darwin enjoys mountaineering across the US. Favorite Book: Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Interested in joining our team? Learn more about our Editorial and Marketing Internship Program here.

Find our books on Amazon at these links: ​ One Minute Mysteries Collection 65 Short Mysteries You Solve with Science 65 MORE Short Mysteries You Solve with Science 65 Short Mysteries You Solve with Math ​ Bilingual Science and Math Mysteries Collection One Minute Mysteries: More Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! ~ Misterios de un minuto: ¡Más misterios cortos que resuelves con ciencias! One Minute Mysteries: Short Mysteries You Solve With Math! ~ Misterios de un minuto: ¡Misterios cortos que resuelves con matemáticas! ​ 101 Things Everyone Should Know... Collection ...about Science ...about Math ​ Blended Fiction Collection Innovators in Action: Leonardo da Vinci Gets a Do-Over League of Scientists: Ghost in the Water ​ If My Mom Were A Platypus: Mammal Babies and their Mothers Si mi mamá fuera un ornitorrinco: Los bebés mamíferos y sus madres ​ This Is How I Grow ​ Nurtured and Nuzzled Bilingual Collection: Babies Nurse / Así se alimentan los bebés Cuddled and Carried / Consentido y cargado (and the stroller bag edition) ​ Nurtured and Nuzzled Collection: Babies Nurse Cuddled and Carried ​ Other sets: Math Madness Science Sleuth Science in a Minute Smart Kid Book Set Deluxe Smart Kid Book Set Science Explorations ​ AMAZON

BRICK & MORTAR RETAILERS Here's a list of physical stores where you can browse and buy Science Naturally titles. Don't forget that you can always request your local indie bookstore place an order for our titles. That way you can support two small business at the same time! *this list is incomplete and ever-changing. If you're a retailer of Science Naturally books and don't see yourself represented here, don't hesitate to shoot us an email ! ALABAMA ​ Ol' Curiosities and Book Shoppe 122 W Claiborne St. Monroeville, AL (251) 593-4981 ​ ALASKA ​ ARIZONA ​ ARKANSAS ​ CALIFORNIA The Avid Reader 617 2nd St, Davis, CA https://www.avidreaderbooks.com ​ The Bookies Bookstore 4315 E Mississippi Ave, Denver, CO https://www.thebookies.com ​ Hicklebee's Children's Books 1378 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA https://www.hicklebees.com ​ Vroman's Bookstore 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA https://www.vromansbookstore.com ​ COLORADO Tattered Cover Bookstore 2526 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO https://www.tatteredcover.com ​ CONNECTICUT ​ Bank Street Book Nook 40 Bank St, New Milford, CT https://www.bankstreetbooks.net ​ DELAWARE ​ DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Barston’s Child’s Play 5536 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC https://www.barstonschildsplay.com ​ East City Bookshop 645 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC https://www.eastcitybookshop.com ​ Labyrinth Games and Puzzles 645 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC https://www.labyrinthgameshop.com ​ Politics & Prose 5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC https://www.politics-prose.com ​ Reiter's Books 1900 G St NW, Washington, DC https://www.reiters.com ​ FLORIDA ​ Pyramid Books 544 Gateway Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL https://www.pyramidbooks.indielite.org ​ GEORGIA ​ HAWAII ​ IDAHO ​ ILLINOIS ​ Art Mart Toys 1705 S Prospect Ave, Champaign, Illinois https://www.shopartmart.com ​ The Book Bin 1151 Church St, Northbrook, IL https://www.bookbinnorthbrook.indielite.org ​ Sandmeyer's Bookstore 714 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL https://www.sandmeyersbookstore.com ​ Teacher's Aide 4601 16th St #8, Moline, IL ​ INDIANA ​ Kids Ink Children's Bookstore 5619 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN https://www.kidsinkbooks.com ​ IOWA ​ KANSAS ​ KENTUCKY ​ LOUISIANA ​ MAINE Bridgton Books 140 Main St, Bridgton, ME ​ MARYLAND ​ MASSACHUSETTS A2Z Science & Learning Store 57 King St, Northampton, MA https://a2zscience.com ​ World Eye Bookshop 134 Main St, Greenfield, MA https://www.indiebound.org/stores/world-eye-bookshop ​ MICHIGAN Horizon Books 243 E Front St, Traverse City, MI https://www.horizonbooks.com MINNESOTA ​ Wild Rumpus 2720 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, MN https://www.wildrumpusbooks.com ​ MISSISSIPPI ​ MISSOURI ​ MONTANA ​ NEBRASKA ​ NEVADA ​ NEW HAMPSHIRE ​ NEW JERSEY ​ NEW MEXICO Bookworks 4022 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM https://www.bkwrks.com ​ NEW YORK Bank Street Bookstore 2780 Broadway, New York, NY https://www.bankstreetbooks.com ​ NORTH CAROLINA ​ OHIO ​ OKLAHOMA Best of Books 1313 E Danforth Rd, Edmond, OK https://www.bestofbooksok.com ​ OREGON North by Northwest Books 6334 S Highway 101 #1 Historic Streetcar Village, Lincoln City, OR ​ Powell's Books 2720 NW 29th Ave, Portland, OR https://www.powells.com ​ PENNSYLVANIA ​ Children’s Book World 17 Haverford Station Rd., Haverford, PA https://www.childrensbookworld.net Towne Book Center & Café 220 Plaza Drive #B-3, Collegeville, PA https://www.townebc.com ​ RHODE ISLAND ​ SOUTH CAROLINA ​ SOUTH DAKOTA ​ TENNESSEE ​ TEXAS ​ Book People 603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX https://www.bookpeople.com ​ Learning Zone 10531 Gulfdale Dr, San Antonio, TX www.learningzonecatalog.com ​ The Twig Book Shop 306 Pearl Pkwy #106, San Antonio, TX https://www.thetwig.com ​ UTAH Back of Beyond Book Store 83 N Main St, Moab, UT ​ Becker's School Supply Blue Star Shopping Ctr, 1701 US Highway 22 Watchung, NJ ​ VERMONT ​ VIRGINIA Bookworm Central 12193 Livingston Rd, Manassas, VA https://www.bookwormcentral.com ​ WASHINGTON Math 'n' Stuff 8926 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA https://www.mathnificent.com/Math-N-StuffStore ​ Third Place Books 17171 Bothell Way NE, Seattle, WA https://www.thirdplacebooks.com ​ WEST VIRGINIA ​ WISCONSIN ​ WYOMING ​ CANADA La Maison Anglaise et Internationale 2600 Boulevard Laurier, Ville de Québec, QC G1V 4T3, Canada https://lamaisonanglaise.com ​ McNally Robinson Booksellers 1120 Grant Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 2A6, Canada https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com ​ Parentbooks 121 Harbord Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1G9, Canada www.parentbooks.ca Find us NATION-WIDE in MicroCenter stores . UNDER CONSTRUCTION • UNDER CONSTRUCTIOn

TITLES FOR literacy organizations serving children 0-5 Contact us directly for bulk price discounts. Select titles available on the First Book Marketplace Nonprofits across the country are selecting Science Naturally books to promote literacy. The following titles have been reviewed for use in early literacy programs. Appropriate for Ages 0-4 Cuddled and Carried ​ Now in Str oller Bag Size! Comes in 5 diff erent languages Spanish Haiti an-Creole Washoe Bengali English ​ Psssst: Ask us about board books and other languages Click on each title for more info Look What I See! Where Can I Be? ​ In the Neighborhood /En el Barrio Spanish/English Bilingual Also available in an English-only hardback With My Animal Friends / Con mis Amigos los Animales Spanish/English Bilingual Also available in an English-only hardback OUR BEST VALUE Appropriate for Ages 4+ Great for Specialty Programs Early STEM My First Science Textboo k Series Available in 3 language English Spanish Bengali Available in Hardcover, Paperback, and Board Book Formats This Is How I Grow Available in English and Spanish Breastfeeding Education Babies Nurse Available in English and Spanish Stroller Bag Size Available! NICU Sibling Support Come Home Soon Baby Sister Available in English and Spanish Come Home Soon Baby Brother Available in English and Spanish Looking for a different format? We can alter binding and trim size to fit your needs. Please tell us if you need a language you don't see here. Want customized/branded content? Just ask! Free downloadable Teacher's Guides available for all picture books.

Come See Us As much time as we spend working on exciting new books for you to enjoy, the real fun is getting out and meeting you! We travel far and wide to introduce our books to families, educators, and book lovers. Here are some places you can find us soon: Here's where we've been recently: May 3, 2020 Literary Hill Bookfest Washington, DC March 11-14, 2020 ITEEA Annual Conference Baltimore, MD Join Science Naturally president and founder Dia Michels for her session Creativity, Curiosity, and Critical Thinking Combined on Friday, March 13 at 1 pm in Room 342 . December 7, 2019 NoVa Labs Maker Market and Artisan Fair Reston, VA October 18-20, 2019 CA Science Education Conference San Jose, CA June 20-24, 2019 ALA Annual Conference Washington, DC We had an amazing time at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference! Did you catch our friendly mascot Snugglepus roaming the hall? We were thrilled to see our Spanish-language books featured at the Diversity in Publishing Pavilion Snugglepus enjoyed an evening in ALA's Central Park... ...and even got to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog! Plus, company president and founder Dia Michels recorded a podcast! Listen to it here: Dia Michels @ ALA June 2, 2019 BookCon New York, NY Come visit the Family HQ tent to hear Nathan Levy , author of the award-winning 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science and 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math do a short presentation. June 2, 2019 Maker Faire NoVa Fairfax, VA We had a great time at Maker Faire NoVa this weekend! We loved meeting all of you and seeing what the other Makers had in store. Jill, from the Fairfax County Library booth, shows kids how to play a carrot piano Guitars crafted from maple, made by 8th graders at the Ideaventions Academy in Reston, VA Anay checks out the laser printers A 3D printers makes an sea-blue octopus We loved this T-shirt! June 1, 2019 A Carnival of Games Washington, DC Folks came from all over the area to partake in Labyrinth Games & Puzzles' Annual Tabletop Game Day. Justin from Labyrinth Games & Puzzles serving popcorn and getting ready to hand out prizes. Jim from Semper Smart Games introducing kids to their game, Election Night. Mariah was on-site offering lessons in juggling to anyone willing to give it a try! Catherine from Catlilligames introducing kids to their biology game, Cycles. Oliver with Catlilligames playing Crazy Cats with families attending Tabletop Game Day. May 18, 2019 TJHS Techstravaganza Alexandria, VA Techstravaganza is a free, open to the public hands-on STEM activity fair that attracts thousands of visitors from the DMV area each year. ​ At Techstravaganza, you will find over 50 different labs and demonstrations that cover a wide range of STEM concepts so there is something for everyone! ​ This event is open to children of all ages. However, the labs specifically target elementary and middle school students. May 5, 2019 Literary Hill BookFest Washington, DC The Literary Hill BookFest began as a way of turning the Literary Hill column that Karen Lyon writes for the Hill Rag into a live event. Karen’s column showcases local writers and, after more than a decade of monthly columns, it was clear that Capitol Hill seems to have an almost limitless supply. What if we could bring together some of these authors who live on or write about Capitol Hill to meet their readers, as well as each other? Thus was born the 2011 Literary Hill BookFest. Everybody liked it so much that they encouraged us to do it again, and now we’re gearing up for another year. ​ Also represented at the BookFest are the Hill’s booksellers, libraries, publishers, and other organizations with a focus on books. Our ultimate goal is to make Capitol Hill a respected center for literacy and the humanities in the metropolitan D.C. area. And we’re well on our way. Our first BookFest attracted more than a thousand visitors; last year, an estimated 1,500 people came to Eastern Market to meet our local writers and learn more about literary services in our area. Please join us this year and make it our best BookFest ever! May 4, 2019 National Math Festival Washington, DC April 28, 2019 Rockville Science Day Rockville, MD Thanks to our animal books, we were stationed in the nature room! We were excited to be placed next to these tortoises; one is African Spurred and the other is Red-Footed. President Dia Michels met a Blue-Tongued Skink and Brian Kristal of Reptile Wonders. There were plenty of other amazing vendors at the event! Here are Natan and Zoe with a robot "bug" from Code Sensei. April 27, 2019 Love Our Local Authors Day Alexandria, VA On Saturday, April 27, Science Naturally authors Dia Michels and Eric Yoder were featured at LOLA, hosted by Hooray for Books in Alexandria , Virginia. March 27-30, 2019 ITEEA Annual Conference Kansas City, KS March 22-23, 2019 Clippers SciFest SoCal Los Angeles, CA We had an amazing time at the Clippers SciFest SoCal! We're so glad that the Gardiner family (L) and students from Adams High School (R) enjoyed checking out our Women In Science books. March 20-23, 2019 CABE 2019 Annual Conference Long Beach, CA It was great exhibiting at the Latino Literacy Now! booth run by Edward Becerra alongside Georgette Baker (another Award Winning Author). We also had the pleasure of meeting conference attendee Karolin Rascon and bilingual children's educator, author, and recording artist Jose-Luis Orozco! How cool is this book truck? If you're in San Diego be sure to check out Letras Sin Fronteras ! February 14-16, 2019 AAAS Annual Conference Washington, DC Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at AAAS Family Science Days! We had a great time investigating how to tell if an egg has been cooked or not without breaking it open, how whales stay warm in freezing water... ...and even dueling with all of you! January 26, 2019 Haymaker STEAM Expo Haymarket, VA We had a blast at this event! Thanks to David Boyd (pictured here with his granddaughter) and the other event organizers. Company president and founder Dia Michels loves getting out and meeting all of you! Here she is (L) showing some Expo attendees one of our newest titles — My First Science Textbook: Electrons . December 13, 2018 John Burroughs ES STEM Expo Washington, DC November 30 - December 2, 2018 CST Annual California Science Education Conference Pasadena, CA What an incredible event! Here's our table all set up with our engaging science and math activities. Science Naturally president and founder Dia Michels was working hard but still found time to be a little slothful... We met so many great people at the event! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth. These table visitors are demonstrating our Double Dealing activity. November 3, 2018 VA Tech Maker Festival Falls Church, VA We had a blast at the VA Tech Maker Festival this weekend, where we met some some incredible Makers and attendees! We were thrilled to be at the booth next to TGAW and JellyBox 3D. Everything in this picture was 3D printed! These fish were printed in front of us all in one piece with flexible interlocking joints! The blue-footed boobie is now hanging in our offices. After watching kids freak out over virtual reality all day at the SAMSUNG VR booth, we had to check it out ourselves. Here's Victoria exploring a school in Borneo where orphaned Orangutans learn how to climb trees before returning to the wild! Thanks to the Samsung employee who stayed late to show us the VR headsets. Mariah (R) had a great time running our Eggcellent Idea activity with the kids who came to our presentation! Thanks to Christine (L) for organizing the presentations! We were also running science and math activities from our booth. This family is practicing questions from our One Minute Math Mysteries book ! November 3, 2018 GWATFL Fall Conference for World Language Educators Bethesda, MD September 23, 2018 KIDfest Silver Spring, MD Even though the rain forced them inside, Science Naturally salespeople Anay and Mariah had a blast meeting attendees at the festival on Sunday! Martin, Countess, and Amira Simiyu were delighted to see our award-winning One Minute Mysteries books. As a women-owned business, we just had to get a picture of this young customer's shirt! #WomenInSTEM There were so many other incredible exhibitors at KIDfest, including PARO , an advanced interactive robot which provides psychological and social comforts to humans through physical interaction. These therapeutic robots have been in use in Japan and throughout Europe since 2003. It mimics the comforts of a therapy animal in places and contexts where real animals are not welcome, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and around patients with allergies. ​ By interaction with this animatronic and artificially intelligent cuddly creature, people's memories of pet animals or cherished stuffed animals are triggered, helping patients feel amused, relaxed, and motivated. ​ Here, Science Naturally president and founder Dia Michels poses with a PARO representative and a PARO baby harp seal therapeutic robot. July 11-13, 2018 STEM Forum and Expo Philadelphia, PA July 7-10, 2018 UNIDOS Annual Conference Washington, DC "We are so excited to be a Latino Literacy Now award winner! It is very important to us that our content is accessible to both English and Spanish speaking students. This recognition will help spread the word about the quality STEM books that are available for the Latinx community!" ​ -Dia Michels, Science Naturally founder and president We had an incredible time at the 2018 UNIDOS US National Latino Family Expo at the Latino Literacy Now booth. Dora explores Cuddled and Carried / Consentido y cargado On Saturday Dia worked the Latino Literacy Now table with Randy Jurado, author of In The Struggle , and Diana Santamaria, author of the DLee's World series . Big thanks to Kirk Whistler (right), cofounder of Latino Literacy Now. On Sunday, Dia worked the Latino Literacy Now table with Randy Jurado and Fey Berman, author of the Mexamerica . We also had the pleasure of meeting Jose Sueiro, the executive director of the National Association of Hispanic Publications . June 12, 2018 Capitol Hill Maker Faire Washington, DC May 6, 2018 Literary Hill BookFest Washington, DC The Savor family took the Science in a Minute book set home from the festival with them. Don't worry! According to his mom, this frowning nine year-old actually does like books—he just hates posing for pictures! April 5-7, 2018 USA Science & Engineering Festival and Expo Washington, DC The Science Naturally team shows off our Math and Science books to convention-goers. Our corner booth had a great view of the US Postal Service area and the Einstein Stage! Company founder and president Dia Michels poses with one happy customer at the booth.

​​ ​​ ​ Authors: ​ If you are submitting a manuscript, please fill out this form: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Illustrators: If you would like to submit your portfolio to us, please use the following form: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​​ ​ We do not accept physical submissions. Please be aware that we are a small company and response times may vary from a few weeks to a few months. ​ If you have any inquiries or require further information, do not hesitate to contact us at Submissions@ScienceNaturally.com . ​ Thank you for considering Science Naturally as the platform for your creative endeavors. Science Naturally Team Manuscript Submissions Form Illustrator Submissions Form Author & Illustrator Submissions Thank you for your interest in Science Naturally. We publish a handful of books each year, yet we are always looking for manuscripts that promote the values we espouse. We are looking for books that help support family life through education, positive images and role models, and entertainment.

Internship Opportunities We are always seeking interns to help us out in the off ice and provide opportunities for young people to expand their knowledge of the publishing industry. Through our internship program, students gain invaluable, real-life working experience, new skills, and a passion for educational children's books. ​ Science Naturally's unique Editorial and Marketing Associate Program gives our interns an opportunity to assist in all aspects of a small publishing house, including manuscript evaluation, editorial, marketing, sales, inventory management, and administration.​ Editorial and Marketing Associate Internship Program ​Duties may include, but are not limited to: ​ Reading and critiquing manuscript and art submissions Editing manuscripts in production and creating marketing materials Supporting the launch of new titles Assisting with arranging author appearances and events Supporting trade show endeavors Maintaining various media resources, customer records, and other lists Researching new media and sales outlets Customer follow up and sales Packing orders Helping support the work of the office ​​ ​We mentor 2-4 interns in all aspects of the publishing business each semester and during the summer. Interns are expected to work 12-20 hours/week during the semester and 20-30 hours/week during the summer. Our internships are unpaid, but we do reimburse local travel expenses up to $7.00/day. ​ We are located in Washington, DC, near the U.S. Capitol (at the Union Station Metro stop). ​ ​ For summer internships, please apply by April 1. For fall internships, please apply by August 1. For spring internships, please apply by November 1. ​ To apply, send a resume, writing sample, two references, and availability to: ​ ​ Ali Trujillo ​ Ali.Trujillo@ScienceNaturally.com 202-465-4798

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