
Written by Lois Lowry · Illustrated by Middy Thomas
Book #6 in the Gooney Bird Greene series
A mysterious box and a jingling bracelet spark curiosity in a second-grade science class.
At Watertower Elementary, Mrs. Pidgeon's class is set to explore the wonders of the human body. But Gooney Bird has a surprise in store. Her uncle, Dr. Oglethorpe, brings a mysterious box that captivates the class. What secrets does it hold, and how is it linked to the charms on Gooney's bracelet? As curiosity mounts, a new adventure unfolds, promising to make science unforgettable.
The morning bell has rung at Watertower Elementary School, and it’s time for Mrs. Pidgeon’s class to turn to page 52 in their science books to learn about one of the most spectacular scientific subjects of all—the human body! As usual, Gooney Bird has a special plan to make learning more fun. But what on earth is in that scary-looking box that her uncle, Dr. Oglethorpe, has brought to the second grade? And what does it have to do with the charms on Gooney’s jingling silver bracelet? It looks as if another special story is in the works!
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