One Minute Mysteries: 65 MORE Short Mysteries You Solve With Science!

By Science, Naturally
Price $9.95
Age 8-12 yrs.

As with previous entries in the excellent 'One Minute Mysteries' series, this book focuses on real-life applications of science in a way that young readers find engrossing and thought-provoking. There are four main sections - Life Science, Earth and Space Science, Physical and Chemical Science, and General Science - with 15 mysteries apiece that demonstrate just how thoroughly science permeates our everyday lives. These are followed by 5 additional mysteries and a bonus section. Each two-page mystery is a highly enjoyable story in and of itself, with well-defined characters and settings. By the end of the first page, those characters (invariably kids) have been confronted with the science mystery at hand, leaving the reader to ponder the solution or to simply turn the page and read the clearly explained solution. Young readers eagerly plow through these stories, readily embracing challenges that give their critical thinking skills a workout.