Mary Catherine's Adventures in Science!: Exploring Science Through Plays

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 important it is to find new materials.

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 information. Charming illustrations support this humorous and educational interactive experience.

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 jokes keep readers on track as they learn about the wonders of physics.

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 readers. This amusing and educational play is the perfect tool for introducing students to water conservation.

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. This fun and informative play will be a useful tool in any science curriculum.

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 keep developing readers engaged in this fun, informative play.