Skip to main content

Dragons Vs Unicorns

By

 


Dragons vs Unicorns
Written by: Date Biberdorf
Illustrated by: Hillary Homzie
Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2020. Fiction. 

Do you know any science problem solvers? Kate is a problem solver in fact there isn't a problem she can't solve with a little science and chemistry. So when Kate and her two best friends decide to join the school's drama club musical Dragons Vs Unicorns, Kate isn't sure she is going to fit in. She is smart and organized but she doesn't sing and dance well. When the roles are announced she is excited to be given the role of assistant director where she can put her organizational skills to work. As rehearsals begin Kate jumps right in and is ready to help run a spectacular show but problems keep popping up and Kate wonders if someone is trying to sabotage the show. With some science in her back pocket and some excellent problem solving skills, Kate figures out a solution for the costume malfunction, adds some science based special effects and, figures out who is trying to sabotage her efforts with the show.

This is an entertaining story about friendship and science with a perfect introduction to the basics of chemistry. You can even find one of Kate's own science experiments in the book with directions for making your own unicorn glue. This is a perfect book for showing that science can be fun. If you have an interest in science you will really enjoy this series with Kate the Chemist. 


Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

From Story Time: The Letter "B"

By
From Monday Book Babies Bird, Balloon, Bear By Il Sung Na Alfred A. Knopf, 2017.  Picture Book. Bird is new to the forest, and he’s looking for a friend. Bear could use a friend, too. But Bird is too shy to introduce himself. Just as he musters the courage to say hello . . . it’s too late! Bear has already found a friend: a bright, shiny red balloon. Has Bird missed his chance?  From the acclaimed Il Sung Na comes a charming and beautifully illustrated story about courage, kindness, and friendship.  --Publisher From Monday Cuentos El primer día de un colegio Texto de Adam Rex Ilustraciones de Christian Robinson Traducción de Teresa Mlawer Editorial Corimbo, 2017.  Spanish Picture Book. Aquel verano, cuando terminaron de construir la escuela Frederick Douglass, el edificio comenzó a hacerse muchas preguntas: ¿Cuál será mi destino? ¿Quién vivirá entre mis paredes? ¿Para qué me utilizarán? Através de sus conversaciones con el conserje y t...
Post a Comment
Read more

An ABC of Flowers

By
An ABC of Flowers   by Jutta Hilpuesch New York, NY : Philomel Books, [2019] It turns out there really is a flower for every letter. This sweet book has a photograph of every flower and  a sweet cartoon illustration to go along with it. All your favorite flowers are here (forget-me-nots, mums, and sunflowers), along with some you probably haven't heard of before (billy ball, kalanchoe, xeranthemum?).  This is a perfect book for reading together, and readers of any age will enjoy every page. Don't miss this great springtime alphabet book. 
Post a Comment
Read more

Display: Teddy's Top Picks

By Suzanne
  Bear in the Air Written by Susan Meyers Illustrated by Amy Bates New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2010. Picture book. When a teddy bear is lost by the child who loves him, the bear begins an adventurous journey to get back home again. -- Editor Blanket and Bear, A Remarkable Pair Written by L.J.R. Kelly Illustrated by Yoko Tanaka New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2013. Picture book. When a boy loses his beloved blanket and bear, they travel a great distance to make their way back to him. -- Editor A Bear to Share Written by Jessica Alba, Nora Weinstein, and Kelly Patricof  Illustrated by Alicia Mas New York, NY : Baby2Baby/Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2021. Picture book. Tiana loves her teddy bear, Bach. She doesn't mind that he's a little worn and somewhat torn. So when her mother suggests she make room for a new bear, Tiana can't believe her ears! Will Tiana have to lose the one bear she really loves? Or will she find room in her heart for t...
Post a Comment
Read more