Librarianjk recommends The Secret Science Project that Almost Ate the School

The Secret Science Project that Almost Ate the School

by Judy Sierra

Summary: A boy sends off for "Professor Swami's Super Slime" to use as his science fair project and then has to cope with the funny disaster that follows.

This is an awesome, humorous book for reluctant readers. This book is a nice introduction to young students first doing science projects. The lesson is that you should create your own project and make sure you know what you are doing before you begin! During a library program, I read this book, and we made our own slime afterwards. I read a non-fiction book about real slime, as well-The Book of Slime by Ellen Jackson. I did this with younger children; the purpose was mostly to have students interested in books and enjoy time in the library. However, with older children, it is appropriate to discuss scientifically how the slime is created.

Interest Level: grades K-3
Reading Level: grade 3