Caterflies and ice

By: Asia Citro

Published by Innovation Press, 2017

<p>A Mighty Girl Book of the Year </p> <p>With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the series <i>Zoey and Sassafras</i> has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages. <p>In the fourth book, an unexpected snow storm causes trouble for the magical creatures of the forest. When Zoey and Sassafras attempt to rescue trapped caterfly eggs, they make a mistake. Can they figure out a way to fix things before the baby caterflies hatch?</p><br> <p>Each story in the <i>Zoey and Sassafras</i> series features a new magical animal with a problem that must be solved using science. There isn't a set formula for each book; Zoey sometimes needs to run experiments, while other times she needs to investigate a mystery, and yet other times she needs to do research. Zoey models how to keep a science journal through her handwritten entries in each story. Each story is complete with a glossary of the kid-friendly definitions for scientific terms used. The series highlights child-led inquiry science and the topics covered align with both Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.</p>