Nick D'Alto
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Mary Catherine and her friends have the easiest assignment ever. They just have to design an 'oil-free' car. Electric cars are totally oil-free vehicles, aren't they? Not exactly. Readers of this humorous play will learn all about the sneaky materials hiding in even the 'greenest' cars. Charming illustrations and plenty of humor will draw in developing readers. This informative play is the perfect way to show readers how much we rely on oil, and how...
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How is a supersized soda like a giant redwood tree? Mary Catherine and her friends are going to get to the root of the matter in this engaging play about how trees transport water. Readers will learn about important concepts, including capillary action, root pressure, and transpiration. The narrative structure of the play helps simplify complex topics into concrete examples. Charming illustrations and plenty of jokes will keep developing readers absorbed....
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Leonardo da Vinci is famous for painting the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, but what about his other contributions to society? Art and science collide in this engaging play as Mary Catherine and her friends learn about da Vinci's studies in anatomy. Readers will learn how this famous painter was also the first real medical examiner. They'll explore the fascinating, yet creepy history of autopsies. This fun, informative text abounds with original illustrations...
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Could aliens really be out there in the universe? Mary Catherine and her friends want to believe, but first they need to find out if there is any scientific evidence of life on other planets. What are the conditions like on the other planets in our galaxy? Are there life-forms on Earth that could survive in space? Readers of this fascinating play will explore these and other questions about alien life. Beautiful illustrations and plenty of humor will...
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Mary Catherine's class is on a field trip to an amusement park, but it isn't just fun and games, there's also plenty of science behind every ride. Why does Mary Catherine feel weightless as she plunges down a hill on a rollercoaster? She and her friends are determined to find out. This entertaining play is a fun introduction to physics. Concrete examples of complex concepts help readers process important information. Charming illustrations and goofy...
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Mary Catherine is running for a seat on the science council, and she has the most votes. That means she wins, doesn't it? Mary Catherine and her friends are about to find out that voting isn't always that simple. Readers of this entertaining play will learn about the different systems of voting and the philosophy behind each one. Concrete examples of each method help readers understand complex processes. Charming illustrations and plenty of jokes...
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It's Mary Catherine's turn to skate, but her friends are busy with their science homework. Could her performance hold the answers they need? Readers of this engaging play will find out how a skating competition can demonstrate the Earth's gravitational pull on the moon. Fun, informative, and loaded with charming illustrations, this play is a great introduction to gravity in space.
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Bionics is the combination of biology and electronics, but sometimes the line between the biological and mechanical is hard to define. Will Mary Catherine and her friends be able to figure out what makes a person 'bionic' or not? This engaging and informative play is the perfect introduction to the science of bionics and the questions it raises. It repositions complex scientific concepts into concrete examples to help readers process and retain important...
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Air pollution is no joke, but Mary Catherine's wacky treasure hunt for clean air is full of fun and humor. Readers of this engaging play will join Mary Catherine and her fellow students on a mysterious quest, answering riddles and exploring nature. They'll learn about the different causes of air pollution and how to test an environment for signs of its impact. The narrative structure makes complex concepts simple and fun. Humorous, informative, and...
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Class has started, but the science teacher Mr. Bluni is nowhere to be found. Instead, he's left a riddle about underground resources on the chalkboard for Mary Catherine and her friends to solve. Can the class figure out which natural resource Mr. Bluni means? This engaging play introduces readers to important facts about water, from exploring the water cycle to discovering underground aquifers. Beautiful illustrations and humorous jokes entertain...
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Mary Catherine and her classmates are on a field trip to the water park, and they're in charge of running the wave pool! Can these five friends figure out the science behind generating waves, or will the park guests be disappointed? Good thing they have notes from Mr. Bluni's science class to help them. This engaging play introduces readers to the science of waves, simplifying complex concepts into concrete examples. Adorable illustrations accompany...
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The film Jaws is famous for its gory effects and ominous music, but it is not very scientific, is it? Mary Catherine and her classmates are going to find out. In this immersive play, readers will learn about the real-life shark attacks that inspired the classic horror movie. They'll also learn about the history of marine biology, and how sometimes even scientists don't get things right the first time around. This fun, informative play introduces readers...
