The Great Escape

Written by Kate Biberdorf

Part of the Kate the Chemist series

Can Kate solve the science escape room before time runs out?

4.0/5 Goodreads · 37 ratings

144 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a thrilling science-themed escape room, Kate and her friends must use their chemistry skills to crack a secret code. With magnetic slime and the periodic table as their tools, they race against the clock. Will their scientific know-how be enough to solve the mystery in time? Dive into this exciting adventure where every experiment could be the key to success. Perfect for young readers eager to explore the wonders of STEM, this story blends fun and learning seamlessly, proving that science is an adventure waiting to be discovered.

From the publisher

The second installment of the Kate the Chemist series that shows kids that everyone can be a scientist! Perfect for fans of the Girls Who Code series. What do magnetic slime, a secret code, and the periodic table have in common? They’re all part of the science-themed escape room that Kate’s science teacher puts on for their class. Will Kate and her friends be able to use their science know-how to crack the code before time runs out? From Kate the Chemist, chemistry professor and science entertainer as seen on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Wendy Williams Show, and The Today Show, comes a clever and fun middle grade series that is the perfect introduction to STEM for young readers! Make Your Own Magnetic Slime! Experiment Inside! Praise for Kate the Chemist: Dragons vs. Unicorns “Proves that science and fun go together like molecules in a polymer.”–School Library Journal “It’s a great introduction to the basics of Chemistry that is readily accessible to a variety of ages . . . . The way the everyday chemistry is blended in is done seamlessly, and has [me and my ten-year-old son] noticing how we are all doing a little bit of science everyday.” –GeekMom.com

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