Chytilova, Lenka. Our Camping Trip: Physics, Chemistry & Fun. Xiana Teimoy, Illus. Addl. Creator Helena Harastova. Translated from the Czech by Mark Worthington. Everyday STEM. Albatros, 10/2024. 32pp. Nonfiction. Trade $16.95. 978-80-00-07285-2. GRADES 2–4. ADDITIONAL.
SERIES REVIEW: Readers can explore various science topics in these series titles. Each title has an overall theme and story, which is broken up into various segments, each of which focuses on specific science topics. For example, driving to the campground offers an opportunity to explore the physics of slopes; baking a cake covers units of volume and measuring time. Although the stories are slight, the scientific exploration and explanations tied to real-life situations are useful and engaging. Digital illustrations bring a comic-like feel to the story and explanations, while depicting the Bright family (two with auburn hair and white skin, and two with dark hair and brown skin) working together to understand the world via science. Every page is chock full of information that will keep young readers busy.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library