Cece Loves Science

Cece Loves Science

by Kimberly Derting, Shelli R. Johannes, Vashti Harrison (Illustrator)

Cece loves science! This STEM-themed picture book, the first in a series, follows inquisitive Cece as she poses one of life’s most pressing questions—do dogs eat vegetables? With her best friend, Isaac, Cece uses science to uncover the answer. This entertaining and educational book is perfect for readers who love Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist and the companion volumes.

Cece’s parents say she was born asking questions. Why? How? What if? So when her science teacher, Ms. Curie, assigns a project about zoology, Cece has the perfect question: Do dogs eat vegetables? Working from their treehouse lab, Cece and her best friend, Isaac, investigate, research, and collect and analyze data, using Cece’s adorable (and hungry!) dog, Einstein, as their case study.

In their picture book debut, authors Kimberly Derting and Shelli Wells and illustrator Vashti Harrison have created a diverse and charming cast of characters who love school and science. This engaging and educational STEM picture book is just right for readers of Andrea Beaty’s Rosie Revere, Engineer, and Kobi Yamada’s What Do You Do With an Idea?

Includes a glossary.

Genres: Picture Books, Science, Childrens, Stem, Realistic Fiction, School, Dogs

40 pages, Hardcover

First published June 19, 2018

About the author

Kimberly Derting once wanted to be a “foxy lady trucker” but changed her mind when she took 7th-grade journalism and discovered writing. She hasn’t looked back since.

She’s the author of award-winning young adult novels, including The Body Finder series, The Pledge trilogy, and The Taking trilogy. She’s also co-written many popular picture books, including the Loves Science series, the Farm Friends series, and Penny: The Engineering Tail of The Fourth Little Pig. Her first solo picture book is Baby Steps: A Picture Book For New Siblings.

Her young adult books have been translated into over 15 languages, and both THE BODY FINDER and THE PLEDGE were YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults selections. Her picture books have received starred reviews, been Amazon book-of-the-month picks, and were featured in Good Housekeeping.

These days, Kimberly lives in the Pacific Northwest, where she watches WAY too much Netflix, orders 20-pound boxes of Nerds gumballs from Amazon, and loves to complain about the rain even though she lives in Seattle, where it rains ALL of the time! You can find her online at www.kimberlyderting.com


Note: I'm the worst about checking my Goodreads email...I apologize if I don't get back to you! If you need to reach me, try emailing me at kim(at)kimberlyderting(dot)com

Reviews

[Cecelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve had a copy of Kimberly Derting, Shelli R. Johannes, and Vashti Harrison’s picture book Cece Loves Science sitting by my desk at work for a few weeks now. Whenever anyone sees the title, they smile and ask 1) if I love science, and/or 2) if I know the authors (Cece is one of my nicknames). That in turn makes *me* smile, and the circle is complete. I’ve found that the combination of cute cover and title make this book nearly irresistible for adults to page through, and I think kids will enjoy it as well.

Cece loves to ask questions about the world, to find out how and why things work. When her teacher asks students to try an experiment and record their results, Cece and her friend Isaac brainstorm ideas. Are bears ticklish? Do pigs know that they are smelly? But eventually Cece and Isaac decide to test if animals eat vegetables, and experiment on Cece’s family dog Einstein. Through the process Cece and Isaac learn about observing, asking the right questions, thinking outside the box, and never giving up.

Cece Loves Science is a charming, informative picture book featuring a curious scientist-in-training as main character. Cece's questions, frustrations and discoveries will please teachers, librarians, parents and kids (especially those learning about the scientific method for the first time). This title is a great candidate to read aloud during science- and STEM-related classroom units. Cece’s teacher Ms. Curie assigns a project worksheet that is very similar to ones found in most science lesson plans, and the folks at HarperCollins have created a fun tie-in activity kit for download as well.

A couple of other things that stand out: Cece is biracial girl from a blended family, and it’s great to read about her and her friend Isaac carrying out their experiments creatively in a supportive family environment. I also appreciated the final page of the book, which is a glossary of terms, or “Cece’s Science Facts” – this will prompt further interest in famous scientists and branches of science. Finally, I think this would be a fun read-aloud book or even a good candidate to act out – there’s dialogue assigned to each character that would be ideal for doing voices with.

Let’s talk about Vashti Harrison’s art! Harrison’s illustrations were created in a digital medium, and the effect overall is colorful and soft (not line-heavy) – with cute human figures and the feel of a well-drawn animated short. In addition, the book design pops – I loved the endpapers and the softer crayon-drawn figures on some pages that represented Cece’s internal thoughts. Great art to match a good book, in other words!

In all, Cece Loves Science is a fun science-laden adventure that will appeal to 5-8 year olds and pair well with Izzy Gizmo and Ada Twist, Scientist.

Recommended for: parents, teachers, and librarians looking to beef up their STEAM- and STEM-related libraries for kids, and any child that likes to ask “How?” “Why?” and “What if?”

[VBergen · Rating 2 out of 5]

the illustrations are beautiful, but the book is not that nice after one has read Zoey and Sassafras . This book is like a very light and lost version of Dragons and Marshmallows :-/

[Jillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this adorable book! Great science content connections to scientific method & experimenting, in language that is accessible to even young children. Vashti Harrison's delightful illustrations highlight diversity in the characters as well. Provides strong STEAM connections and girl power/science-loving girl messages.

[Dina · Rating 4 out of 5]

CeCe is a child full of life and questions. According to her parents, her first words were, how? Why? What if? As she grew older, those questions turned more complex when she wanted to know if fish get thirsty and hummingbirds actually hum. After learning about the many famous scientists and the different scientific studies, she decided to investigate zoology with her partner Issac. While brainstorming many ideas and questions about their favorite animals. Cece and Issac were left a little stumped until that evening, her dog ate her food off her dinner plate, except the vegetables. At that moment, she knew she had the perfect question to ask for her science projects. She and Issac observe all the foods that Einstein, the dog, loves to eat, and it just so happens Einstein is not a fan of veggies. CeCe and Issac learn a valuable lesson throughout their project, that even though finding answers can be challenging, that is what makes the scientific process fun. With digital illustrations that make the pages pop, readers can quickly discover an appreciation for CeCe, her story, and the scientific method. However, the story felt rushed towards the end, but it does not take away from it, serving as a worthy read.

[La Coccinelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I appreciate the premise of this book, I found it just a little basic and kind of young.

Cece loves science! And she loves her teacher, Ms. Curie. When the teacher assigns the class a project to do in pairs, Cece and her friend Isaac come up with a question and then use the scientific method to answer it.

I like that this book demonstrates the scientific method in an easy-to-understand way. The kids' experiments with trying to get the dog to eat his vegetables are kind of amusing, too. What really brought up this book's rating for me, though, are Vashti Harrison's adorable illustrations. I first came across her work in her duo of books featuring strong women from history. The style is a little different here, but no less cute. The kids and the dog, as well as Cece's treehouse, are drawn in a colourful, animated way that's likely to appeal to young readers.

It's nice to see a book about a girl so interested in science. I would recommend it; even though it read kind of young for me, I'm sure kids will enjoy it.

[Nancy Kotkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and informative picture book about a boy and girl team of friends who are budding scientists. They work on a science project for school, which demonstrates the scientific method. The question they investigate is whether or not the girl's dog will eat vegetables. The digital art is warm, colorful, and rather appealing. Especially love the girl's treehouse laboratory. Glossary of scientific terms included in the back of the book. Makes a terrific classroom tool, but is also entertaining enough to be read independently.

[Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cece has a lot of curiosity about the world, and her teacher tells her she would make a great scientist. Cece and her friend Isaac decide to perform a scientific experiment to find out if her dog likes vegetables.

A nice introduction to the scientific method, with an emphasis on girls in science.

[Mitchell Friedman · Rating 3 out of 5]

A pretty good idea for a picture book. Showing science being done at a kid level. And with pretty good art. But it came off just a little bit boring. It needed a bit of an oomph. Maybe more from the characters point of view. Or more significant science. Not bad but I definitely wanted more. 3.5 of 5.

[Tabi Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Copyright 2018. Genre Science-fiction. I enjoyed Cece’s curiosity and questions that she used to better understand the world around her. I would use this book in my future classroom to introduce the scientific method to my students.

[David Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Text-to-Teaching Connection

This book is great for either getting students interested in science or for introducing the inquiry based learning. Students need to know the importance of the scientific method and why asking questions and experimentation are important. In the book, Cece's love of science and founding out new information is fostered by her science teacher who allows her to ask questions and develop an experiment with a partner.

As a teacher, I would use this book as a way to introduce a new science experiment. For example, if the class is going to start a unit on pollution. We would read this book, discuss what we read and allow the students the time to ask questions about the process. Then, they would be given the assignment of developing a way to reduce pollution in their neighborhood. This book would show them the process of coming up with a question, doing basic research and evaluation and then redefining their experiment. This is just one basic example. This book has a wealth of possibilities and could really be used multiple times a year for multiple subjects. Cece shows a passion for learning and for having fun while learning that many students will find relevant as they try to find subjects that interest them.

On a side note, the author does an excellent job of dispelling many stereotypes. Cece is an African-American female who is very interested in STEM. Getting females and minorities interested in STEM is an important topic and the book is able to have a main protagonist that is female and enjoys what she is working on.

[Cierra · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was such an easy, fun read. I appreciate how different historical figures were mentioned . I enjoyed the pictures and attention to detail.

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great connection to scientific method: observing, questioning, experimenting, interpreting.

[Brie-Lenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Text-to-Self Connection: Cece Loves Science shows the story of a girl who asks questions. I think this is a great story for children because it shows the curiosity of a young girl. I feel like I relate to this story because I had the same mind-set as Cece when I was a child. I was always trying to find something to experiment with. My mother introduced me to the scientific method at a young age and we would work together to find out answers to my curiosities. She would read me books about women in science and help me develop my own sense of self. I did not realize there were any women scientists when I was a kid until my mom told me. This story shows the scientific method in action and can be a great read for the whole class!

[Patricia N. McLaughlin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hurray! CeCe loves science, and this book portrays the qualities necessary to become a scientist. However, the ethical ramifications of conducting science experiments on the family pet far outweigh the merit of the scientific methods being taught in this story. Some of the experimental foods, such as ketchup, contain ingredients (tomato, onion, garlic, preservatives) that are toxic for dogs. Plus, pancreatitis is a painful, life-threatening health issue commonly caused by altering a dog’s normal food and portions. The appealing illustrations make it all too tempting for kids to duplicate CeCe’s experiments at home. Kudos for the multicultural schoolmates, family, and protagonist.

[Kate Sumner · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is about a curious girl named Cece. One day, her teacher asks students to try an experiment and record their results. Cece partners up with her friend Isaac and brainstorm ideas. They decide to test if animals eat vegetables. They choose to experiment on Cece’s family dog, Einstein. Through the process Cece and Isaac learn about observing, asking the right questions, thinking outside the box, and never giving up!
This book is a nice introduction to the scientific method. The book’s content connects to the method and experimenting in an easier and more understandable language to their young audience. What’s more important is that the book does show the frustrations when feeling stagnate in an experiment, rather than just an easy discovery. Young readers may even see exactly and follow how the experiment was written down through the character’s notes (this may be used as a template in the classroom setting)! The book also contains an awesome glossary for students to utilize and refer to.
This would be a great read-aloud source for: teachers, librarians, and parents, who are introducing the scientific method for the first time. They will especially be introduced to asking more: how, why, and what if’s.

Other things I personally liked:
Vashti Harrison’s illustrations! Created in a digital medium, she portrayed diversity in all characters. The main character, as a biracial girl, also shown in a supportive environment. providing an emphasis on females in science. CeCe loves science, and this book portrays the qualities necessary to become a scientist.

Other things I was personally concerned with:
A little bit concern some of the experimental foods (ketchup and bacon) shown fed to the dog. Foods rich in fat, like bacon, can lead to the disease pancreatitis in dogs. Once a dog has developed pancreatitis, their pancreas' become inflamed and stop functioning correctly. This leads to all sorts of problems with digestion and nutrient absorption. I just hope children won’t try to experiment and start feeding their dogs anything and everything!

[Kristen LeBlanc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kimberly Derting creates a "STEM" themed book, "Cece Loves Science," that introduces young readers to the steps of an observation, collecting data, and trying again when your experiment does not fully go as planned. "Cece Loves Science" is the first book in a series of adventures that the main character, Cece, embarks on. The illustrations done by Vashti Harrison that accompany Derting's story are hyper-realistic, bright, eye-catching, and her use of light is incredible, lending to the reader's intrigue as to what Cece will do next. Cece is a curious young girl, whose favorite question to ask is "What If?" When her science class project involves an experiment, Cece seems stumped until she notices that her dog, Einstein, eats everything off her plate, besides the vegetables. When her curiosity strikes from this observation, she tells her best friend and project partner, Isaac, about Einstein's dislike of certain foods. They decide that their project will be on Einstein and the question they pose to answer is, "Do dogs eat vegetables?" As they hypothesize the reasoning behind Einstein leaving Cece's vegetables on her plate, they observe Einstein, feed him different things, and watch what he eats or turns his nose up at. Feeling stuck, Cece wants to find a way to get Einstein to eat the vegetables, and after Einstein tries to eat her fruity dessert, Cece realizes that they can "trick" Einstein into eating vegetables if they mixed them with other things. Cece suggests they try putting the vegetables in a blender with bananas and acknowledges that they were still vegetables, but in a different form. To Cece and Isaac's amazement, Einstein enjoys the sweet mixture they create, "In science, not all results are totally predictable." Another mentionable quote from Cece would be, "Science isn't just about asking questions...real scientists have fun funding answers, too."

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first book in the series, Cece Loves Science, features Cece, a spunky young scientist with her own lab where she works out answers to questions such as “Why?”, “How?”, and “What if?” Tasked by her teacher to pick a scientific question to investigate, Cece and her best friend, Isaac, decide to study in the field of zoology, eventually landing on “Do dogs eat vegetables?” As they work through the scientific process of building their experiment and coming to a conclusion, Harrion’s illustrations show their progress on “Ms. Curie’s Science Project Worksheet,” which introduces readers to terms like observations, variables, and data. Budding scientists will delight in the fact that Cece’s teacher is named Ms. Curie and her dog is Einstein (Derting and Johannes also include Caroline Herschel, George Washington Carver, Thomas Edison, and Jane Goodall in the story if you need more conversation starters about scientists and their accomplishments). Back matter includes a spread of “Cece’s Science Facts,” a glossary of scientific terms and people presented throughout the story.

The whole series is wonderfully diverse, featuring interracial families, highlighting women in science, and celebrating friendships between boys and girls. My girls love the stories themselves, and I am delighted by how much science they learn (without even realizing it) and are inspired to do themselves (we’ve got grand plans to do all 4 experiments outlined in Libby Loves Science over the next few weeks). Though Derting is an accomplished author, she did major in biology, and her deep understanding of scientific processes shines in each book.

[Leanna Bellevue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Cece Loves Science
Author: Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes
Illustrator: Vashti Harrison
Genre: Children's Literature, Fiction
Theme(s): Science
Opening line/sentence (type directly from text): “Cece loved to ask questions”
Brief Book Summary (2-3 sentences in your own words):
In the book, Cece Loves Science, she is assigned a science project from her teacher named Ms.Curie. This science project is to answer the question, do dogs eat vegetables? She then asks her best friend Isaac to help her discover the answer to this question.
Response to Two Professional Reviews (3-4 sentences in your own words):
According to kirkusbookreviews.com, this book is great to read to children when thinking about Science. At the end of the review it is explained that this novel earns its place in the children's STEM shelf. In another review written by blogs.iwu.edu, it is again explained that this book encourages children to question and wonder why things are the way they are just like Cece.
Tell Me Framework (4 sentences in your own words):
Like(s): I liked the illustrations.
Dislike(s): I did not dislike anything in this story.
Patterns(s): Cece was always asking questions.
Puzzle(s): I was not puzzled by anything in this book.
Consideration of Instructional Application (3-4 sentences in your own words):
A way that one could incorporate this book into a classroom is by reading it before doing a science project. Though out the book Cece demonstrates what it is like to be scientist and shows that it is okay to ask questions, especially during a science experiment.

[Armando Lopez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cece was a very smart and curious girl who loved science. Her science teacher would tell Cece that she would one day make a great scientist because she loved asking questions. Her science teacher Ms. Curie introduced her class to many famous scientists and also talked about the different types of sciences like biology, entomology, and geology. Ms. Curie gave the students a science project. She had them choose a type of science to study and come up with a question. Cece was paired up with her best friend and together they began to brainstorm ideas on what to research. They decided to find out if dogs like eating vegetables. Together, they worked on finding the answer to their question by doing experiments on Cece's dog. They found out that dogs do like vegetables if they are mixed with bananas. I really like how this story talks about science and shares science facts such as famous scientists. It also talks briefly about certain types of sciences like biology, geology, and entomology and what those sciences are. I especially like how Cece and her friend do their own research to come up with the answer to their question. This is a book I would read to children before we covered any science topics to introduce them to the subject of science and also introduce them to the scientific method. We could discuss questions that they have on certain topics and come up with ideas on how to do research to find the answers to their questions, just like Cece and her friend did.

[Kathryn (Dragon Bite Books) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review originally posted on my blog, Nine Pages .

I was pleased to see a surprisingly honest comment from Derting on Goodreads admitting that her four-year-old grandchild struggled to make it through this book. My story time audience was a bit squirmy through this long story too—but they made it, and they made it through Two Problems for Sophia on the same sitting. Assigned to complete a research project, Cece with her friend and assigned research partner Isaac set out to experiment on Cece’s dog Einstein to see if dogs eat vegetables. They try offering Einstein vegetables in various forms, which he won’t eat, causing Cece to question her credentials as a scientist, but she persists, and eventually they do find a way to get Einstein to eat veggies. I’m not sure about the ethical implications of trying to get your family dog to eat foods outside of his normal diet without consulting a veterinarian first—I don’t recommend doing it at home—but I have known dogs who like carrots, so I’m fairly sure that this experiment won’t harm Einstein. The book ends with a glossary of science terms and scientists.

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a longer picture book that illustrates the scientific method. The main character is a young girl named Cece, who is multi-racial and lives in a diverse community. She loves science thanks to her teacher, Ms. Curie, who always makes it interesting. When it is time to choose an "-ology" and create an experiment, Cece and her friend Isaac choose zoology. This makes a project hard to decide on, as they can't use wild animals. They decide to use Cece's dog as a subject, trying to see if he will ever eat his vegetables. The scientific method comes in as they observe the current situation, introduce variables, discuss the results, and change the variables. There is also a running lab report throughout the book keeping track of their findings.

This is a fun way to introduce an important but often dry topic. Others have mentioned that children should not be encouraged to experiment on their pet, which is true. However I see this book being used in an elementary school classroom, where the experiments that follow are highly unlikely to involve animals. And of course, the teacher can address that issue with the students as well. The illustrations are vibrant and full of energy, and the multicultural classroom is beautiful to behold.

[Joecel Franco · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cece Loves Science is a story of a bright young girl who never stop asking herself "why?" She always have an idea about all the things in the world for example, she ask herself questions like, "Can pig smell if they are stinky?" it's always those questions that requires data and observation. One day, for her science class, Cece's teacher wanted them to conduct an experiment about the things they have interest on. During supper, Cece's pet dog ate everything on her plate besides vegetables. That's when she thought about an idea that she wanted to prove. She asked herself whether dogs eat vegetables. After all the trial and errors, Cece and her friend were satisfied with their findings.

I love stories like this. Where children always ask questions about anything; it makes me happy to see/hear that they are willing to learn. We know that kids are super curious about all the things they see or hear that's why most of the time, they always asks adults about their findings. I feel like as an adult, it is our responsibility to explain these things clearly to children so they can have a better understanding at an early age. Also, we never know whether these things are the ones they are passionate about.

[Thumbnail That · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great book for kids interested in science or those that ask lots of questions. The main character is from a mixed family which is really cool to see in a picture book. The books works through the steps of the scientific method. I love the science project worksheet that follows the project step by step. This isn’t the drab science that we read about in textbooks. The authors demonstrate how the collaboration of boys and girls in the sciences can solve some interesting questions.

It is impressive that the illustrations were done in Photoshop. Harrison’s illustrations were fun and colorful. They seemed to melt into the pages. This book is definitely a keeper and a real asset to science teachers in elementary school. It could be used as an introduction to the scientific method. The text breaks down the steps simply and in a manner that could be appreciated by a child. The experiment is fun and could get the students’ creative juices flowing. Derting and Johannes make science fun again.

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cece Loves Science would be a great addition for 1st-4th grade libraires. The topic of the book is how to perform a science experiment and what steps are needed to complete the experiment. I selected this book because I work in a science classroom and was interested to see what Cece was doing, the cover was also alluring. This would be a great book used to introduce the Scientific Method and how observations play a huge part of experimenting. A teacher can use this book to introduce definitions used when doing experiments, to teach students to think and question everything like scientists, and to encourage science to be fun and exciting. Cece Loves Science was fun to read because I was able to see how a little girl thinks about the process of observations. This book provides a great building block for words for students to be familiar with. I truly enjoyed seeing the back of the book was like a textbook including a glossary filled with terms used in the story. I also enjoyed the bright pages and colorful drawings done by Vashti Harrison; it brought the words on the pages to life.

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summary:
This book is about Cece, Cece loves science. Cece and her friend have to do a science project for school. They have to brainstorm ideas. Then Cece comes up with a scientific question. Does her dog, Einstein, eat vegetables. Cece and her friend try all combinations to see if they can trick Einstein into eating the vegetables but he doesn't. Then, Einstein tries to eat Cece's bananas in her banana split at dinner. Einstein seems to really like bananas so Cece and her friend blend up bananas and vegetables and Einstein eats them. Cece can conclude her research. She also concludes that science isn't always about finding the right answer right away but having fun in the process.

Age appropriate:
K-3rd

Review:
This book does a great job of introducing the scientific process to students. This book represents women in science both through Cece, her science teacher, and some of the scientists they are learning about in class.

[Edna Gonzalez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cece Loves Science is a great story about another young brilliant girl. She always asks "Why" to everything and "What If?" Her head is full of ideas, and she wants answers to her questions. Is the bear ticklish? Is one of her questions when working with her partner on a science project. Ms. Curie answers with much love all of Cece's questions. She tells her that scientists think outside the box. One day during dinner, Einstein, Cece's dog ate everything off her plate except for the broccoli. That gave Cece the idea of experimenting if dogs liked vegetables. This experiment requires data and observation. Cecy and her friend Issac concluded that Einstein was a picky eater after many observations. Children are curious mostly about everything. This is their way of learning what's new to them. As educators, we will have this kind of student, and we need to answer their questions at our best with love and patience.

[QNPoohBear · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cece loves science. Her teacher, Ms. Curie, teaches the class about famous scientists like Caroline Hershel, Thomas Edison, Jane Goodall, and George Washington Carver.

Miss Curie assigns the class a science experiment project. Cece and her friend decide to experiment and see if her dog will eat vegetables. The task seems kind of boring but a good scientist will always have fun trying to find the answer. Cece comes up with a creative solution to her dilemma. She's a girl who loves science and that's great!

This is a cute story. I like Cece but I can't relate. I'm not into science but I AM into dogs and her science experiment is right up my alley. Now why didn't I think of that? Maybe because I don't eat vegetables and I know my dog didn't either?

Cece just happens to be brown. She's biracial with light brown skin, freckles and straight dark hair.

Includes Cece's science facts.

[Ellee Nichols · Rating 4 out of 5]

Copyright date: 2018
Star rating: 4
Award: N/A
Genre: Fiction
Summary w/ themes: This book is about Cece, who loves science. One day her teacher assigns the class a science project where they have to create their own scientific question and to explore it. With her dog as the test subject and her friend as a lab partner, the two investigate how to get the dog to eat vegetables. This book has themes of science and investigation.
Use for future classroom: This could be a good book to read aloud if I were to introduce a similar topic of study for my students.
Thoughts of book: I thought this was a pretty good book. I like that they were able to explore different types of vegetables, but I wish that they would have had at least one more dog to do the experiment on because then it would make the data more conclusive.

[Xuewei Wu · Rating 3 out of 5]

In the story, Cece shows many different sciences: Geology (the study of earth), Biology (the study of living things), Entomology (the study of insects), zoology (the study of animals). They(Cece and Isaac) said that science is all about possibilities. First, they must brainstorm and ask questions. In the book says that scientist thinks outside of the box and never ever gives up some science is about to wait. It is a good science education book for students. In the book, they are doing an experiment and found out Does dogs eat veggies. They use the scientific method: Make observations, ask a question, Research existing data, form a hypothesis, design, and perform an experiment, accept the hypothesis, or Collect data and Report results.

[Sandy Brehl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cece had me at her first word as an infant, "WHY?" She's a natural at science because she is always asking questions, organizing her thinking, analyzing results, and thinking out of the box. Definitely a STEAM title to include in classrooms and libraries, but also a fun story to share that will certainly have kids sharing their own pets' picky eating habits and possibly designing studies of their own. The accurate but accessible glossary of important science words/people in the back pages is an added bonus that will be helpful. Speaking as a teacher, it was very helpful to include examples of Cece's ongoing lab notes and her final report as a template for young investigators.