Merhorses and Bubbles

Zoey and Sassafras #3

By: Asia Citro, Marion Lindsay (Illustrator)

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Hardcover | 14 March 2017

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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.

Zoey & Sassafras series book #3, Science fiction/fantasy, Life science; ecosystems; streams, pollution, point of view; Zoey, 8 yr. old female main character (science buff), figurative language, nuances in word meaning, new scientific vocabulary, Story elements; setting, plot and character development, problem and solution, illustrations enhance meaning and tone, Comprehension strategies; cause and effect relationships, sequence of events, compare and contrast themes, setting, plot and characters of books in a series. Themes: family, science, magic, protecting our environment

Industry Reviews

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

"...Citro gracefully balances her story's scientific and fantasy elements." -- Publishers Weekly

"...the imaginative premise and the incorporation of STEM elements make this an attractive and engaging choice." -- Booklist

"...tales for young audiences that model the scientific method are nice to see." -- Kirkus Reviews

"...a delightful beginning reader. I will definitely recommend this to kids and I look forward to the other books in this series." -- Mel Barnes, University Bookstore

"Zoey and Sassafras are our heroes! My kids love unravelling their mysterious circumstance, and they even made their own "thinking goggles." Zoey is an awesome role model." -- Megan Lingo, Reading Teacher and Educational Therapist at Chickadee Lit

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