One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve with Science! (One Minute Mysteries (Paperback))

Conundrums, puzzles and enigmas! The scientific approach prevails overall. One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! turns us into sleuth hounds. If only textbooks were such fun!–April Holladay, Author of Globe and Mail’s online science column, WonderQuest

These clever little science-based mysteries will have a myriad of uses. I see them as the perfect solution for stimulating kids on car journeys by really getting them to use their intellect.–Kathleen Karr, Author of Born for Adventure and Agatha Award-winning The 7th Knot

Developing higher-level thinking skills should be commonplace in the curriculum now and this book does provide a way of doing that, it might even lead to students making up their own mysteries for their classmates to solve. I would recommend this book to teachers of years 5, 6 or 7.–The Association for Science Education

Parents and kids alike will be challenged by these stimulating, real-world science mysteries. One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! is a great way to grow a young scientist–or improve an old one! This book belongs in every school and every home.–Julie Edmonds, Co-Director, Carnegie Academy for Science Education

Everyone loves a mystery! The father-daughter team behind One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! have done a wonderful job writing stories that draw in curious young people… and show them that science can answer many of life’s mysteries!–Patricia Sievert, MS, Physics and Physics Education, Northern Illinois University

A wonderful novel way to get kids happily engaged in problem-solving. It not only teaches kids about science, but also demonstrates how to use science in everyday life. Relevant, real-life examples make One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! a great read for kids…and adults!–Marina Moses, Dr. PH, George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services

Like potato chips, one isn’t enough–with One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! you’ll just want to read more: These one-minute science mysteries are fun treats for readers that will sharpen their powers of observation and improve their reasoning abilities. –Brenda Seabrooke, Author of Award-Winning The Haunting of Swain’s Fancy

Brilliant idea! What a wonderful father-daughter venture! The short story form and lively, friendly writing style make reading easy and fun. I couldn’t put it down! When I thought I’d take a break from reading, my curiosity led me to read ‘just one more.’ One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! is not too theoretical, is easy to apply and boosts children’s natural curiosity to learn. –Shoshana Hayman, Life Center, Tel Aviv

I love One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! I’m delighted to see a book featuring critical reasoning rather than fact memorization offered as a science-education resource. This book keeps you turning page after page! –Ryan McAllister, Ph.D., Biophysics, Georgetown University