Emily Calandrelli

Turn your very own kitchen into a spectacular science laboratory. This exciting collection features fifty big, bold, and incredibly fun experiments that will make science come alive for the entire family. Using simple grocery store ingredients and household items, you can conduct jaw-dropping projects that sparkle, bubble, and even explode. You will learn the hidden physics of an air hockey table by building an alien hovercraft, create an unpoppable bubble to understand the chemistry of toothpaste, and mix up color-changing slime to discover how dogs see the world. Every single activity includes clear instructions, helpful illustrations, and fascinating explanations of the real concepts making the magic happen. Along the way, you will read inspiring biographies of brilliant scientists and learn how to form your own hypotheses. Grab your safety goggles and get ready to spark your curiosity, because thinking like a scientist has never been this much fun.

From the very first moments of life, you are always reaching out to explore the amazing universe around you. You reach out to hold the hands of the people who love you, to grasp new ideas, and to chase after your biggest dreams. This beautiful and uplifting book celebrates the joy of discovering the world and the incredible potential inside of you. Whether you are learning something completely new, celebrating a special milestone, or simply looking up at the night sky in wonder, these warm words will encourage you to always stay curious. Filled with positivity and love, this gentle story is a perfect reminder that no matter how big you grow or where your adventures take you, you can always reach for the stars.

Third-grade scientist and inventor Ada Lace has a brand-new mystery to solve in her very own neighborhood. Something terrible has happened right next door, and a beloved pet Yorkie has been completely dognapped without a trace. Ada is ready to jump into action, but she is not going to investigate alone. She teams up with her quirky neighbor Nina, who is absolutely convinced that the dog was abducted by a visiting alien spaceship. Even though they have very different theories about the missing pup, Ada brings out her impressive collection of homemade gadgets and high-tech tools to start tracking down the culprit. As the clues pile up and the case becomes even stranger, the two girls learn how to combine their unique skills. You will love following along as Ada and Nina navigate false leads, test out scientific inventions, and discover that opposites can make the perfect investigative team when a furry friend is counting on them.

Group projects can be tough, especially when you are paired up with your classroom rival. Third-grade inventor Ada Lace and her best friend Nina have spent hours building a highly complex, perfectly to-scale model of a historic silver mine for their new social studies teacher. The only problem is their third partner, Milton. Right before turning the diorama in, Milton cheerfully announces he added his own special touch to the project. Knowing Milton, Ada immediately panics and assumes he has completely sabotaged all their hard work. Desperate to fix whatever disaster he created before grading day, Ada and Nina hatch a daring plan to infiltrate the classroom after school. Pulling off a high-stakes supply closet heist will require every ounce of their combined technical genius and creative problem solving. You will be on the edge of your seat as the girls try to outsmart the school security system and pull off an impossible mission without getting caught.

Third-grade inventor Ada Lace is ready for her close-up, but internet fame might be her trickiest experiment yet. When Ada realizes her teachers desperately need new school supplies, she wants to help raise the money. A regular bake sale seems too small, so she decides to launch a series of fun, educational science videos online to gather donations. With her best friend Nina directing the camera and her sometimes-rival Milton bringing the comedy, Ada takes the spotlight as the resident science expert. To their complete surprise, the videos go viral. Suddenly, Ada is a rising internet star, but the massive popularity brings a whole new set of confusing challenges. Between managing online trolls, facing intense peer pressure, and dealing with arguments on set, the production quickly turns into a disaster. You will find out just how complicated stardom can be as Ada tries to save her friendships, fund the school, and stay true to herself under the bright lights.

Spring break is supposed to be relaxing, but third-grade inventor Ada Lace is already on the case of a brand-new mystery. When her best friend Nina scores a chance to meet her absolute favorite artist, Miroir, the girls are thrilled. Nina even enlists Ada and a coding-whiz friend to completely revamp her online art portfolio for the big introduction. The excitement crashes when the famous artist turns out to be incredibly rude and completely dismisses Nina. Even with her confidence shaken, Nina refuses to miss his big gallery opening. It is a good thing she goes, because Ada notices something very strange hanging on the wall. One of Miroir's paintings looks highly suspicious and incredibly familiar, leading Ada to wonder if the artist is taking credit for work that is not actually his. Now, Ada must use her sharp scientific mind and keen observation skills to uncover the truth. You will have to follow the clues right alongside Ada and Nina as they work together to expose a potential art fraud before the fake genius fools anyone else.

Third-grade inventor Ada Lace is building a brand-new robot and is completely determined to beat her rival Milton in the upcoming robotics competition. However, a major distraction is standing in her way. Ada is finding her dad's art class to be nearly impossible, while her best friend Nina is shining as the star pupil. When Mr. Lace suggests that Nina should put on her very own art show, Ada becomes incredibly jealous and loses her temper. Suddenly, Ada is not speaking to her father, she is falling even further behind in art class, and she still cannot figure out how to fix her broken robot. As the big competition looms closer and closer, Ada realizes that holding onto her anger is not helping her build a better machine. You will have to wait and see if Ada can use a brilliant combination of science and art to mend her relationships and win a medal before time runs out.

Third-grade scientist and inventor extraordinaire Ada Lace is always looking for her next big project. Right now, she wants nothing more than to fix up an old ham radio. If she can get the complicated mechanics working, she might be able to communicate with people across the planet, or maybe even send a message out into deep space. The radio seems like a bust until a weekend sleepover changes everything. In the middle of the night, a strange and crackling voice comes through the radio speaker with a terrifying message telling them to release the swarm. Ada's best friend Nina is immediately convinced that extraterrestrials are hovering above Earth and preparing for an alien invasion. As the strange broadcasts continue, the two friends are thrust into a thrilling investigation to figure out exactly who, or what, is on the other end of the frequency. You will have to put on your detective hat and join the girls as they use logic, technology, and teamwork to decode the mysterious transmissions and find out if aliens have truly arrived.