About This Book
In 'Lab Coat Girl in Cool Fuel,' young Trudie, a budding scientist, applies her experimental prowess to a very real-world problem: helping her friend Ben win the fifth-grade class president election. Trudie believes the right combination of foods can provide the 'cool fuel' Ben needs to succeed, leading to a series of humorous and inventive experiments. This chapter book is perfect for early elementary readers, blending a fun school story with an accessible introduction to scientific thinking, problem-solving, and the value of friendship. It's an engaging read that encourages curiosity and perseverance.
Trudie continues her experiments trying to find the right combination of foods to help fellow fifth-grader Ben win the election for class president.
Discussion Prompts
1
What kind of experiments does Trudie do? Have you ever done a science experiment?
2
Why is Trudie so determined to help Ben win the election?
3
What qualities do you think make a good class president?
4
If you were Trudie, what kind of 'cool fuel' would you try to invent?
5
How does Trudie show perseverance when her experiments don't go as planned?
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