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Merhorses and Bubbles

by Asia Citro

Book 3 in Zoey and Sassafras

Subject
Fantasy & Magic
Age
6-8 years
Format
Hardcover
Pages
96
Publisher
Innovation Press
Size
13.7 cm × 19.6 cm
ISBN
9781943147182

A Mighty Girl Book of the Year

With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages.

In the third book of this series, Zoey and Sassafras head to the stream only to make a terrible discovery. Things get even more urgent when they learn that the magical creatures living in the stream are in danger! Can Zoey and Sassafras solve the mystery of the stream and save the Merhorses?

Each story in the Zoey and Sassafras series features a new magical animal with a problem that must be solved using science. There isn't a set formula for each book; Zoey sometimes needs to run experiments, while other times she needs to investigate a mystery, and yet other times she needs to do research. Zoey models how to keep a science journal through her handwritten entries in each story. Each story is complete with a glossary of the kid-friendly definitions for scientific terms used. The series highlights child-led inquiry science and the topics covered align with both Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.

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What reviewers said

"...the imaginative premise and the incorporation of STEM elements make this an attractive and engaging choice."
Booklist
Praise for DRAGONS AND MARSHMALLOWS (Zoey and Sassafras, Book 1): "Concepts are explained concisely and clearly, and a short glossary provides valuable vocabulary building. The slightly larger font makes the text inviting for emerging readers, and the illustrations blend perfectly into the story. Sassafras and the dragon prove to be able sidekicks in the vein of Disney characters...while this book is a natural fit for STEM collections, it deserves a place in all libraries serving young readers."
School Library Journal
"...tales for young audiences that model the scientific method are nice to see."
Kirkus Reviews
"...Citro gracefully balances her story’s scientific and fantasy elements."
Publishers Weekly
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