Read the Voice of America review here.
"Easy to Use – Facing pages of English and Spanish make comparing vocabulary side-by-side very easy for students and parents.Visual Elements – The diagrams and pictures included with the stories help clarify important concepts and details.Science Stories – Both girls enjoyed reading realistic fiction about a subject that is usually very technical.Easy to Tackle – The targeted reading level for this book was great! They both agreed it was a challenging read, but not too hard.As a teacher, I really love this book, and I’m eager for additional copies and/or languages and hopefully some differentiated editions to be released. I think these books will be a great way to bridge the home-school connection and to strengthen the ties between my students’ native languages and their new language!"
-Is My Bilingual Kid Losing Literacy? Read the rest of the reveiw on Educents here.
"In the tradition of Encyclopedia Brown and "Solve Them Yourself" mysteries comes this STEM-friendly book filled with very short science-based mysteries. Each of the stories presents a "how" or "why" question that can be resolved through the application of scientific principles. The short, breezy, and fun entries range in topic from the colors of the rainbow to how to tell if eggs are fresh or hard-boiled. The authors give each tale a familiar and realistic setting—home, school—so that young readers will have an easier time grasping the concepts, which include general, physical, life, and earth science, with a bonus section on math. Each tale is presented in English, with the Spanish translation on the opposite page. At the bottom of each page is a reminder to think/piensa before turning the page to read the solution. The bilingual solutions are also on facing pages. Photos are sprinkled throughout, and a bilingual glossary is also included. VERDICT In a STEM-conscious curriculum environment, this book is a boon for teachers, who can use it to create interest in the subject matter."
-Tim Wadham, Children's Literature Consultant, WA, School Library Journal, September 26, 2016
"If you have children who like science, or conversely, you're trying to encourage a little more interest in this area, I suggest you look into More Short Mysteries You Solve with Science! For children that like mysteries, logic problems or riddles, this book might make science even more appealing. Written by a father and daughter team as part of the One Minute Mysteries series, this book aims to show the real-life applications of science and how it surrounds us as part of our everyday life. This book is excellent for helping children see how science really is part of their life all day, every day. The Mathematics Bonus Section also gives a sneak-peak into how the similarly titled math books can offer the same experience with mathematical concepts. The fact that it is bilingual makes it useful for second language learners and for using in bilingual homes, schools, co-ops or tutoring environments. It's a quick and painless way to spend a few minutes together, thinking about the world around us."
-Brittney Rutherford, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, LLC, October, 2016
"Bachelet’s colloquial Spanish translation reads well, and this layout of the mysteries and solutions enable English-speakers, hablantes, and bilingual students to work in the language in which they’re most proficient, and look to the other side for corresponding words, phrases, and particular idioms that interest them. Engaging and fun for both science- and math nerds (and their parents, if permitted), as well as youngsters who could benefit from some time away from video games, One Minute Mysteries: More Short Mysteries You Solve with Science! / ¡Más misterios cortos que resuelves con ciencias! is highly recommended."
-Beverly Slapin, De Colores: The Raza Experience in Books for Children, October 25, 2016
"Science, Naturally has released a powerful new educational tool that encourages kids to solve science brainteasers in two languages. One Minute Mysteries: More Short Mysteries You Solve with Science! ~ Misterios de un minuto: ¡Más Misterios Cortos que Resuelves con Ciencias! was created to grow reading, reasoning, and language skills using a science mystery that takes just one minute to read. Each mystery challenges a student’s knowledge in essential, age-appropriate, scientific topics in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth, Space, and General Science. Kids in grades 4-8 will be entertained and educated at the same time!The father and daughter team, Eric Yoder and Natalie Yoder, wrote each story working together, side by side. Eric started giving Natalie stories when she was eight years old, with the hope of spurring her interest in science and emphasizing its real-life applications in daily life. It worked. And it can work for your kids, too!Natalie shared that they had a really weird technique they used whenever they got stuck looking for a new idea. “We stared at a dead spider on the ceiling above my dad’s desk for hours and hours.” The result? They ended up with dozens of mystery stories—and three award-winning books!"
-Latin Times, October 8, 2016
"As a bilingual mathematics educator, it is refreshing to discover a resource that is both mathematically rich and of such good quality. I appreciate the way these short stories are displayed in both English and Spanish—it is very clear that careful attention was paid to both the language and the mathematics. This book is an excellent addition to any bilingual mathematics program!"
-Marta Civil, Ph.D., Roy F. Graesser Chair, Department of Mathematics, University of Arizona
“A wonderful resource to introduce real-life math problems to students...provides insights into how math can be applied in the real world. Intriguing, useful, and challenging! / Un magnifico recurso para introducir a los estudiantes problemas de matemáticas de la vida real… provee ideas sobre como las Matemáticas pueden ser aplicadas en el mundo real. Interesante, útil, y desafiante!"
-Jennifer G. Martin, NCTM, Mathematics Teaching in Middle School
"I wish this book had existed while I was still teaching. This is one of the few books that allows readers to grasp difficult math concepts and learn another language. It is an enjoyable and enlightening read. I highly recommend it! / Ojalá este libro hubiera existido mientras yo estaba enseñando. Éste es uno de los pocos libros que le permite a los lectores entender conceptos matemáticos difíciles y aprender otro idioma. Es una lectura entretenida e iluminadora.Lo recomiendo encarecidamente."
- José N. Pecina Ph.D., Retired Mathematics Professor, The University of Texas Pan-American
