Libby Loves Science

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A successful marriage of solid information and good fun.School Library Journal (starred review)

A natural fit for classroom science units and home use.Booklist

Libby loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, a companion to the popular Cece Loves Science and Vivi Loves Science, Libby and her friends are put in charge of the science booth at their school fair. Theres only one problem: no one is visiting their booth! Does everyone think science is boring

Libby and her friends use teamwork, creativity, and just a bit of chemistry to turn things around and prove that science is for everyone. Perfect for aspiring scientists, story times, classrooms, homeschooling, and fans of Andrea Beatys Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes a glossary and four super-fun experiments to try at home!

Libby Loves Science is just right for fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer and What Do You Do with an Idea and anyone who loves to ask questions and learn about the world.

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Libby loves performing science experiments and exploring the world around her. . . . Included are instructions for a series of accessible science experiments with simple drawings making them approachable for young children. . . . A successful marriage of solid information and good fun, this book expresses a love for the topic that will encourage kids to follow their curiosity and develop their own appreciation for science. School Library Journal (starred review) Joining the ranks of strong girls in STEM [is] Libby . . . Brightly colored artwork bubbles with Libbys enthusiasm . . . This book is a natural fit for classroom science units and home use. Booklist

Author Bio

Kimberly Derting is the author of the Body Finder series, the Pledge trilogy, and the Taking series. She lives in the Pacific Northwest, where the gloomy weather is ideal for writing anything dark and creepy. Her three beautiful (and often mouthy) children serve as an endless source of inspiration and frequently find things they say buried in the pages of their mother's books. Joelle Murray is currently a character artist at Disney Interactive. She has done work for the National Science Foundation and was previously the art director and animator at Recurious. She lives in California.