Book 1 of Miss Sophia’s Science Class, Maria Blewitt’s Going Bananas Over the Law of Conservation of Matter, is now available in eBook and paperback.
True Haven Press is proud to announce the release of Going Bananas Over the Law of Conservation of Matter by Maria Blewitt, Book 1 of Miss Sophia’s Science Class.
Can a burp help you learn science?
Meet Marcus, whose upset stomach leads to the biggest “aha!” moment of the year. DeShaun, who’s never met a question he won’t ask. Gigi, who’s convinced she’s not good at science (spoiler: she’s wrong). And Sarah, the shy new kid whose doodles say what words can’t. Together, they’re about to tackle one of the biggest ideas in all of science: the Law of Conservation of Matter.
It sounds complicated, but it’s not when you’ve got glow sticks, a can of compressed air, banana peels, and one very loud burp to help you figure it out.
Through hands-on experiments, real conversations, and the kind of messes that only happen in a science lab, Miss Sophia’s class works out the difference between a physical change and a chemical reaction and discovers that nothing in the universe truly disappears—not a melting ice cube, not a burning candle, and definitely not the banana Will tried to sneak before lunch.
Each chapter includes Questions to Ponder for curious thinkers and Problems to Solve for readers ready to dig deep. Answers are in the back, but try them first. Getting it wrong is one of the best ways to learn. Scientists do it all the time.
Going Bananas Over the Law of Conservation of Matter is a middle grade story for every kid who’s ever wondered where things go when they seem to disappear and for every teacher and parent looking for a book that makes science click without feeling like homework.
In Miss Sophia’s sixth-grade science class, it absolutely can.
Praise for Going Bananas Over the Law of Conservation of Matter
One Amazon reviewer said the book is “thoughtfully structured, accessible, and adaptable to a variety of learning environments” and “the kind of resource that can help children not only understand a scientific concept but also grow in confidence and curiosity as learners.”
Author Bio
Maria Blewitt’s lifelong interest in science and nature was sparked by early experiences with the outdoors and gardening. From there, her path unfolded along several journeys that intersected and influenced each other in unexpected ways.
Her first jobs were in research after earning her master’s degree in biology. She monitored air quality, looked for viruses in water, and conducted agricultural biotechnology research, learning to appreciate the process by which science proceeds.
After spending time as a researcher, she switched careers to teach science, working with students in grades 6–12 and learning to appreciate the process by which others learn science. She brought research into the classroom by involving her students in authentic research through citizen science projects—collaborative efforts in which students contribute real observations and data to ongoing scientific research alongside working scientists. While still teaching, she returned to school to complete an Ed.D. in science education.
Now, as an author, she is melding her experiences in research and teaching, grateful for the journeys that have shaped her career path.
Beyond writing, Maria is involved in volunteer work. She volunteers both at her local church and in her community because she feels that connectedness with others is important. She also co-founded Youth.Work.Connect. with her husband, Stephen—a mission-based organization that helps high school youth from underserved communities build the social capital and professional networks they need to achieve economic mobility. Through training, resources, and mentoring, Youth.Work.Connect. partners with students, schools, employers, and youth agencies to open doors that education alone cannot.
When she is not working, volunteering, or walking her Springer Spaniel Luke, Maria can be found creating with yarn through knitting and crocheting.
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