If you’re looking for fun ways to bring Science and Math to life for kids aged 10 and up, the One Minute Mysteries series is just the ticket! Filled with fascinating factoids and simple, one-minute experiments kids can use to experience scientific and mathematic answers to everyday questions for themselves, these books make Math and Science fun.
One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $8.34)
Note that the title shown on the product page mistakenly includes the word “More”, but this is the FIRST One Minute Mysteries Science book in the series – use the ‘Look Inside’ feature to verify this before buying if you have concerns.
These fun mysteries are each one minute long and have a unique twist—you need to tap into your science wisdom to solve them.
Here’s what Amazon reviewers are saying about this book:
“I shared this book with my 9 year old granddaughter; we enjoyed reading the stories together and trying to figure out the answer before we turned the page. It is a novel way of bringing the scientific method into our lives.”
“Science can be a highly entertaining and appealing subject, if presented right. “One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science!” is a collection of simple science experiments to get children motivated and excited by science. Encouraging critical thinking skills, it teaches children to think quickly and scientifically. “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. ”
One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve with Math! (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $8.49)
These aren’t your ordinary mysteries!
One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Math! challenges readers of all ages to become super sleuths. These fun mysteries are each one minute long and have a unique twist–you need to tap into your mathematical wisdom to solve them.
Plus, they will help you figure out the greatest mystery of all…why you actually need the skills you learned in math class!
Written by the same father/daughter team who brought you the award winning One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! ,this entertaining and educational book is easy to use at home, in school, or in the car.
This book is the perfect solution for any kid, parent, or educator who loves good mysteries, good math, or both!
One Minute Mysteries: 65 MORE Short Mysteries You Solve with Science! (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $8.49)
The mysteries are back! The 3rd book in the “One Minute Mysteries” series has more fun brainteasers you solve with science. And each mystery takes just one minute to read!
Science teachers will thank you for having this book in your collection! Readers will be lured by the catchy story titles and short mysteries that cover a wide variety of science themes in Life Science, Earth and Space Science, Physical and Chemical Science, and General Science. The science content is woven into the story seamlessly, while keeping the stories to a page in length. With the Common Core Standards requiring reading and writing across the subject areas, this book is perfect. The stories provide a great opportunity to use content knowledge and critical thinking skills to construct a response. The captivating stories will encourage even the most reluctant reader. This is a great read for kids who love science as well as a valuable resource for teachers. (Pamela K. Simmons – Library Media Connection, 10/2013)
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