Name: Acadia Files: Book Three, Winter Science, The
SKU: 978-0-88448-608-4

THE ACADIA FILES is a STEAM series that uses stories to make scientific inquiry relatable. Written by Katie Coppens, an award-winning middle-school teacher who is a columnist for Science Scope (the magazine of the National Science Teachers Association), the books are Illustrated by Holly Hatam, the NYT best-selling illustrator of Dear Girl.

A melting snowman leads Acadia to explore climate change and how to reduce her carbon foot- print. The helium balloons at her eleventh birthday party beg questions of molecular structure, weights of gases, and neutral buoyancy. Making paper airplanes with her friends brings discover- ies in aerodynamics. Tracks in the snow lead to questions of how animals survive winter. And an afternoon of sledding slides into an investigation of momentum, acceleration, and friction.

KATIE COPPENS lives in Freeport, Maine, with her husband and two children. She is an award-winning middle-school teacher of science and language arts, and her books include a teacher’s guide for the National Science Teachers Association entitled Creative Writing in Science.

Children’s book illustrator and graphic designer HOLLY HATAM loves to combine line drawings, photography, and texture to create illustrations that pack energy and personality. Her picture books include What Matters (SONWA children’s awards honorable mention), Bear is Not Scared, The Boy in the Box, and the forthcoming picture book series Maxine the Maker (Dial, 2018).

“An excellent series that will help its audience look at the worId in a new way.” — Foreword Reviews

“Accessible and approachable, a useful tool for science learning.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Outstanding series. Unreservedly recommended.” — Midwest Book Reviews

“If you are looking for an educational fun book, this is the book for you.” — Kids Book Buzz (starred review)

“Perfect for children who enjoy science but do not want something too technical.” — Youth Services Book Review (starred review)