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The Clue in the Painted Pattern - (Jesse Steam Mysteries) by Ken Bowser (Paperback)

The Clue in the Painted Pattern - (Jesse Steam Mysteries) by  Ken Bowser (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math."<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>While on a camping trip, Jesse finds a curious piece of stone with an interesting pattern on it. With research and the help of Professor Peach, she learns that it's a piece of broken pottery with a pattern unique to a certain Native American tribe. After an archaeological dig with the Professor and her friends she finds more pieces of the ancient artifact. Using her art skills, Jesse is able to preserve the clay pot.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>In this offering in a new series, naturally curious fourth grader Jesse uses science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills to solve simple mysteries.</p> <p>Jesse makes mistakes estimating volume, resulting in spilled juice when she overfills her glass and, more critically, a popped bike tire when she puts in too much air. When the local toy store offers a prize of a new bike to whomever is the first to guess (within 500) the number of jelly beans in a large container, she welcomes the assistance of neighbor Professor Peach in learning how to calculate volume. He provides easy-to-understand step-by-step instructions that help Jesse measure how many jelly beans fit into a cubic inch (which they make with construction paper) and then determine the volume of a container. Jesse makes her own calculations to figure out how many jelly beans should be in the jar--leading to a smart estimate. Jesse and the other principals are white; racially diverse friends play supporting roles. Four companion titles publish simultaneously, each focusing on a different aspect of STEAM. The stories are appropriately short for emergent readers, lavishly illustrated with Bowser's attractive, colorful illustrations, and present commonplace, recognizable situations. The other stories explain pendulums, discuss geology and archaeology, provide information on the aerodynamics of a sycamore seed, and illustrate how a lens can focus light. Backmatter in each includes a surprisingly amusing glossary and a supporting activity.<br /> <br /> <strong>This effort models STEAM concepts in such an inviting way that readers will be inspired to make their own explorations.</strong>--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em></p>-- "Journal" (6/3/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br>

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