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Not an ordinary mystery book, One Minute Mysteries makes science fun! Each one-minute mystery (solutions included) exercises critical thinking skills while covering earth, space, life, physical, chemical, and general science. A bonus section includes five mysteries from our upcoming title in the series, One Minute Mysteries: Solve 'em with Math! This entertaining and educational book is great for kids, grown-ups, schools, educators, homeschoolers and anyone who loves good mysteries, good science, or both!

Encouraging critical thinking skills, it teaches children to think quickly and scientifically. One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! is a highly recommended purchase for science teachers who want to introduce a bit of extra fun into the classroom.--Willis B. Buhle, Reviewer "Buhle's Bookshelf "

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