The Meteor Shower

Gr 2-5–This second installment in the “Kaleidoscope Club” series is narrated by the enthusiastic and curious Nour. She and her best friend, August, live in the same apartment building and share a love for learning new things and creative problem-solving. It is summer vacation, and the young scientists are busy planning to view a spectacular meteor shower. When Nour and August realize they may have a difficult time viewing the shower, they embark on a mission to reduce city lights to combat light pollution. All the while they work on overcoming their personal phobias of insects, the dark, and speaking to strangers. Their initiative reflects a blend of STEM principles, showcasing their innovative thinking. In a little over a week, the duo tackles an impressive array of projects: designing and building a space capsule, researching the night sky, constructing a bat box, participating in a traveling carnival, creating a haunted house, and making new friends. Each activity seamlessly integrates the elements of science, technology, engineering, and math, while emphasizing environmental issues. The story includes many diverse characters and is thoughtfully designed with short, well-illustrated chapters that cater to young readers. The book’s back matter includes valuable information on light pollution and a link to a comprehensive 12-page teacher’s guide on the publisher’s website, enhancing its educational utility.