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Science in Fairy Tales: Hidden STEM Magic in Classic Stories

Fun Science Stories and Experiments for Curious Kids Ages 7–12

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Pub Date Nov 27 2025 | Archive Date Dec 19 2025

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Description

Discover the magic of science hidden inside your favorite stories!

What if The Tortoise and the Hare, Snow White, or Jack and the Beanstalk were more than just tales?

In Science in Fairy Tales: Hidden STEM Magic in Classic Stories, science meets storytelling in a delightful journey designed especially for young readers.

Join Detective Oinklock and his clever assistant Gaeko as they travel through the enchanting Fairy Tale Village, solving mysterious incidents that reveal the hidden scientific principles behind each story. Whether it’s understanding motion and force through a race, or exploring light and reflection in a mirror, every case is an adventure in discovery.

This book turns complex scientific concepts into fun, easy-to-understand stories that flow like fairy tales. With warmth, humor, and imagination, it helps children see how science connects to everyday life — and how curiosity can turn anyone into a great problem-solver.

Perfect for:

Curious young readers aged 7–12

Parents and teachers who want to spark a love of science through stories

Classrooms, science clubs, and bedtime reading alike

Learn science the storybook way — where every mystery solved is a lesson discovered!

Key Features

Science Comes Alive Through Stories – Transforms complex integrated science concepts into engaging, easy-to-follow fairy tales that young readers love.

Meet Detective Oinklock and Gaeko – Follow a witty detective duo as they solve fun, mysterious cases in Fairy Tale Village — each revealing a scientific secret.

Familiar Tales, New Discoveries – Classic stories like The Tortoise and the Hare, Snow White, and Jack and the Beanstalk come to life with exciting scientific twists.

Build Curiosity and Understanding – Helps children grasp key science principles — from motion to energy — while encouraging imagination and inquiry-based thinking.

Perfect for Home and Classroom Learning – Ideal for ages 7–12, this book bridges storytelling and science education for parents, teachers, and young explorers alike. 

Discover the magic of science hidden inside your favorite stories!

What if The Tortoise and the Hare, Snow White, or Jack and the Beanstalk were more than just tales?

In Science in Fairy Tales: Hidden...


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EDITION Ebook
ISBN 9781952787690
PRICE $9.99 (USD)
PAGES 151

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