The Science Squirrels

By Daniel Kirk

Book #1 in the Newton and Curie series

Squirrels use science to solve a falling nest crisis.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Newton the squirrel, inspired by a falling apple, embarks on a journey of discovery with his sister, Curie. As they eavesdrop on a classroom lesson about gravity, they experiment with simple machines, proving that science is for everyone—even squirrels. When a birds' nest tumbles from a tree, only their inventive minds and quick thinking can save the day. Will their newfound knowledge be enough to tackle real-life challenges? Join this curious duo as they explore the wonders of STEAM and learn that problem-solving can be both fun and lifesaving.

From the publisher

Daniel Kirk introduced kids to writing in his bestselling Library Mouse series—now he tackles STEAM!

Science

Technology

Engineering

Art

Math

When an apple falls on his head, Newton the squirrel begins to wonder how the world works. Listening in on a lesson about the force of gravity, he decides to try his own experiments with the help of his sister, Curie. Learning to make simple machines, they discover that science is for everyone—even squirrels. And when a birds’ nest falls out of a nearby tree, only Newton and Curie, using their inventions and quick scientific thinking, can save the day! This always inquisitive and resourceful pair solves real-life problems and has fun along the way. This latest from bestselling author Daniel Kirk is a light introduction to the principles of STEAM, which is taught in schools.

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