This playfully introduces the scientific method, but it is also just a funny story about big families and problem solving.

Charlotte is a science-minded rabbit in a large rabbit family, and she doesn't have room to do her experiments. So, she uses the scientific method to solve her problem, and builds a carrot-shaped rocket ship to find some space (literally). But it's lonely out there, and Charlotte returns.

Very cute, and a nice example of the scientific method. Excellent endpapers. See also: Molly on the Moon, Ada Twist Scientist ( )

Charlotte the Scientist is Squished is a wonderful book about a young female (rabbit) scientist who uses the scientific method to figure out how to get away from her too-big family. She goes through each step of the scientific method and ends up in space. Eventually, misses her family and goes back down to join them. The illustrations are fun and silly, the story is engaging, and the integration of science curriculum is seamless. I also love that it's a female scientist. This would be a great way to introduce the scientific method, but I also plan on reading it to my kindergarten students. It was a great library book-sale find! ( )

This book is about a bunny who loves conducting her science experiments but can’t quite do them being surrounded by her entire family. She just wants her space. I’ve never read a children’s book that contained that scientific notation so that was very new to me and I loved it! Since he first time hearing of the scientific notation for me was in high school, this would definitely be something I would introduce to children. ( )

Wow! I love seeing the scientific method presented so clearly to preschoolers ... there is no need to wait until you are in high school!!
Scientist bunnies, unite! ( )