Book Series · 11 Books

Science Solves It! Books

In order from The Nose Knows to The Secret of the Circle-K Cave.

The Science Solves It! series is a set of 11 picture books by Ellen Weiss, published between 2002 and 2006. Written for ages 5–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2002

The Nose Knows

By Ellen Weiss, Margeaux Lucas (Illustrator)

Can Peter solve the mystery of the funny smells before catching a cold himself?

32 pages· 1,435 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud

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Summary: Peter is the only one in his family without a cold, making him the designated 'nose' to solve the mystery of strange smells. But can he uncover the truth before he, too, succumbs to the sniffles? Dive into a world where science meets fun, and discover if Peter can outsmart the odds in this engaging STEM adventure. With each page, young readers will explore the wonders of the sense of smell through exciting experiments and activities. Will Peter's scientific curiosity lead to a solution, or will he be left sneezing like the rest?

The complete set

Science Solves It! Series

11 books · Published 2002–2006

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The Nose Knows

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2002

Can Peter solve the mystery of the funny smells before catching a cold himself?

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Ant Attack!

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2002

Ants threaten to reveal a hidden candy stash.

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The Rainbow Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2002

A young girl and her friend try to solve the mystery of little rainbows that appear on the wall of her family room.

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Slow Down, Sara!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2003

Can Sara's speedy soapbox racer win the derby with a lesson in friction?

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Clever Trevor

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2003

Can Trevor outsmart bullies with science? Discover the power of levers.

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Buried in the Backyard

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2003

Kids uncover a giant mystery in their backyard. Can they solve it using science?

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$574

The Case of Vampire Vivian

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2003

Can science explain the mysterious bats and green dogs?

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$574

Monster Bug

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2004

Can shadows help Kyle outsmart his teasing siblings?

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Picky Peggy

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2004

Can Peggy save her duckling with science and nutrition?

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A Moldy Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2006

A moldy mix-up forces Jeff to act fast. Can science save the day?

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The Secret of the Circle-K Cave

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2006

Can a hidden cave reveal secrets of a century-old robbery?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Science Solves It! series?

There are 11 books in the Science Solves It! series. It began with The Nose Knows in 2002, and the newest book, The Secret of the Circle-K Cave, was published in 2006.