Name: Acadia Files: Book Two, Autumn Science, The
SKU: 978-0-88448-605-3
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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.

Acadia Greene, budding scientist, does science with flair. In these five stories of fall, each followed by Acadia’s science notebook pages with her simple explanations and lively, whimsical drawings of natural phenomena, she campaigns to clean up a local pond, figures out why leaves change color, learns about time zones and germs, and discovers why we might all be drinking dinosaur pee. Parents and educators can use The Acadia Files to let kids discover for themselves what it’s like to be curious about the world and to satisfy that curiosity with scientific thinking.

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)