The Acadia Files

By Katie Coppens, Holly Hatam (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the The Acadia Files series

Curious Acadia seeks answers to nature's mysteries through scientific exploration.

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88 pages

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Acadia Greene is on a quest for answers. From vanishing frogs to the mystery of changing leaves, her curiosity knows no bounds. Her parents challenge her to use the scientific method, leading Acadia to conduct experiments and uncover the secrets of the natural world. As she navigates the wonders of science, Acadia learns about the water cycle, time zones, and more. Will her investigations reveal the truth behind these phenomena, or will new questions arise? Join Acadia on her journey of discovery, where every question leads to a new adventure in understanding the world around her.

From the publisher

Acadia Greene wants answers. What happened to the frogs she used to see at her favorite local pond? Why do leaves change color in the fall, and why don’t evergreen needles do the same? What is the water cycle, and what is transpiration? How do time zones work, and why does the sun set at different times in different places within a single zone? How do germs infect us? Acadia doesn’t mean to do science, but she has questions and her parents refuse to simply give her the answers. “Conduct an experiment,” they tell her. “Use the scientific method.” So Acadia makes hypotheses, designs experiments, analyzes data, and draws conclusions. Acadia does science.The author, Katie Coppens writes a recurring column for NSTA’s middle school magazine Science Scope on science and literacy called “The Integrated Classroom.”

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