The mysteries are back! The 3rd book in the "One Minute Mysteries" series has more fun brainteasers you solve with science. And each mystery takes just one minute to read!
Eric Yoder is an author and editor who loves making science come alive. A reporter for The Washington Post, he lives in Arlington, VA.
Natalie Yoder (his daughter) is a college student at Penn State University in State College, Pennsylvania. She loves science, mysteries and writing.
Yoder and Yoder are not typical relatives writing this collection of science mysteries. They are a father and daughter writing team. The elementary or middle school "voice" in these stories is most likely a product of Natalie, who began writing this series when she was a middle school student. The short science mysteries are similar to Encyclopedia Brown stories. A pair or trio of students encounter a mystery on one page, and in the format of many "minute mysteries," the explanation is revealed on the next page. According to the copyright page, the intended audience is 8–12 years old. Besides independent reading opportunities, the format allows the teacher to use these for guided reading or read–aloud challenges. The authors make a smart decision in using a multicultural parade of names, and each story has a new set of characters. Clever titles and black–and–white pictures accompany every story. The witty titles include "Horsing Around," "It's Alien to Me," and "Order in the Courtyard." Finally, the mysteries are arranged according to content area: life sciences, Earth and space science, physical and chemical science, general science, and mysteries that can be solved with math. Since this book contains engaging, multi–cultural and educational mysteries, it would be a perfect treat in any science or reading classroom.This book is also available in electronic format. Science teachers will thank you for having this book in your collection! Readers will be lured by the catchy story titles and short mysteries that cover wide variety of science themes in Life Science, Earth and Space Science, Physical and Chemical Science, and General Science. The science content is woven into the story seamlessly, while keeping the stories to a page length.With the Common Core Standards requiring reading and writing across the subject areas, this book is perfect. The stories provide a wonderful opportunity to use content knowledge and critical thinking skills to construct a response. The captivating stories will encourage even the most reluctant reader. this is a great read for kids who love science as well as a valuable resource for teachers. Recommended. Apparently, parents are more comfortable talking with their kids about drugs than about science and math. One Minute Mysteries: 65 More Short Mysteries You Solve With Science is the third title in this award-winning to connect math and science to real life. For those who loved the Encyclopedia Brown mysteries, these books harken back to them, though in a shorter format. Kids with inquisitive minds, interest in understanding how things work, or enjoyment of puzzles will be drawn to these quirky stories. Adults, too, might learn a few things, like whether or not all metals are magnetic. An excellent narrative format for learning about nature and how things work! Why? This book helps kids answer that important question. Filled with kid-centric mini-mysteries and clear and concise solutions, One Minute Mysteries: 65 More Short Mysteries You Solve With Science encourages kids to think critically about real-life situations. With Next Generation Science Standards on the horizon, this book will be a sure hit in the classroom. An entertaining and educationally-engaging tool for science teachers everywhere! I have been using your first One Minute Mysteries book as BRAIN activities with my 6th grade science class. It has been such a hit! The students love them because they are challenging-puzzles to be solved with their peers. They
