Book Series · 3 Books

STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales Books

In order from Keep It Simple, Rapunzel! to Keep It Simple, Rapunzel!.

The STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales series is a set of 3 picture books by Thomas Kingsley Troupe, published in 2018. Written for ages 5–8, most books run about 30 pages.

What's the Matter with the Three Little Pigs?

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$2659

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

Keep It Simple, Rapunzel!

By Thomas Kingsley Troupe, Jomike Tejido (Illustrator)

A clever Rapunzel uses science, not hair, to escape her tower and teach a prince.

32 pages· 1,593 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud

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Summary: In a twist on the classic tale, Rapunzel is trapped in a tower but relies on her STEM skills instead of her hair. She educates a curious prince on simple machines, turning a fairy tale into a lesson in physics. Can her knowledge save the day and change their fate? Discover how brains triumph over brawn in this innovative adventure.

The complete set

STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales Series

3 books · Published 2018

Series

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$2659

Keep It Simple, Rapunzel!

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

A clever Rapunzel uses science, not hair, to escape her tower and teach a prince.

Series

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$2799

What's That Sound, Cinderella?

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

Cinderella's STEM adventure turns a fairy tale into a sound science quest.

Series

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$2799

What's the Matter with the Three Little Pigs?

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

Three pigs face a clever wolf who defies their every defense.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales series?

There are 3 books in the STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales series. It began with Keep It Simple, Rapunzel! in 2018, and the newest book, What's the Matter with the Three Little Pigs?, was published in 2018.