n nA New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2017 Selection nA Mighty Girl Book of the Year nIllinois Monarch Award Nominee 2018-2019 nFlorida SSYRA Book Award Nominee 2018-2019 nWashington OTTER Award Nominee 2018-2019n nWith magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages. n nIn the first book of this series, Zoey discovers a glowing photo and learns an amazing secret. Injured magical animals come to their backyard barn for help When a sick baby dragon appears, its up to Zoey and Sassafras to figure out whats wrong. Will they be able to help little Marshmallow before its too late? n nn nEach story in the Zoey and Sassafras series features a new magical animal with a problem that must be solved using science. There isnt a set formula for each book; Zoey sometimes needs to run experiments, while other times she needs to investigate a mystery, and yet other times she needs to do research. Zoey models how to keep a science journal through her handwritten entries in each story. Each story is complete with a glossary of the kid-friendly definitions for scientific terms used. The series highlights child-led inquiry science and the topics covered align with both Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.n