Vivi Loves Science: An Inspiring STEM Picture Book About Tide Pools and Ocean Life for Children (Ages 4-8)

“Rivals those of DreamWorks or Disney in cuteness and charm while also providing information.”—Kirkus Reviews

Vivi loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, part of a series about girls who love science, Vivi and her classmates go on a field trip to the ocean to investigate tide pools. A must-have for fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer and What Do You Do with an Idea? and anyone who loves to ask questions and learn about the world. Features a glossary and a fun tide pool activity to do at home.

In the companion to Cece Loves Science and Libby Loves Science, Vivi and her classmates take a field trip to the beach to study tide pools. With help from her teacher and a park ranger, Vivi and her friends make aquascopes, participate in a marine-inspired scavenger hunt, and learn about different species that call the ocean home.

At the end of their trip, there’s one more surprise for Vivi! Full of fun facts about marine biology and conservation, Vivi Loves Science is a perfect pick for aspiring scientists, classrooms, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist.

Features a glossary and instructions on how to make your own tide pool at home. 

What amazing discoveries will Vivi make at the water’s edge?

• Inspiring Girls in Science: Vivi, a curious and knowledgeable aspiring marine biologist, leads the way, showing that science is exciting and for everyone.
• A Tide Pool Adventure: Join Vivi and her lab partner Graeme on a class field trip to the beach where they build their own aquascopes to explore the wonders of ocean life.
• Real Marine Biology for Kids: Learn amazing facts about jellyfish, sharks, and even a surprising discovery: a plainfin midshipman dad fish protecting his eggs!
• Hands-On Learning and Activities: Includes a fun scavenger hunt within the story, plus a glossary of science terms and a guide to making your own tide pool at home.

Kimberly Derting is the author of the Cece Loves Science series, the Body Finder series, the Pledge trilogy, and the Taking series. She lives in the Pacific Northwest, where the gloomy weather is ideal for writing anything dark and creepy. Her three beautiful (and often mouthy) children serve as an endless source of inspiration and frequently find things they say buried in the pages of their mother’s books. You can visit her online at www.kimberlyderting.com.

Shelli R. Johannes is coauthor of nine books in the Loves Science series (co/Kimberly Derting), Theo Thesaurus series, Shine Like a Unicorn, and Penny: An Engineering Tale of the Fourth Pig (Capstone, Fall 2022).

She is also the critically-acclaimed author of teen novels (written as SR Johannes) including the Nature of Grace series (Untraceable, Uncontrollable, and Unstoppable), Rewired, and On the Bright Side.

She can often be found on highways and country roads saving strays and other jaywalking critters, or volunteering with animal conservation groups like the Atlanta Zoo, the Dolphin Project, and Bosley’s puppy orphanage. After earning a master’s in marketing and working as an executive in Corporate America, Shelli traded out her heels and suits for flip-flops and jeans so she could follow her passion of writing.

She lives in Atlanta with her pack of animals: a British husband, two kids, one bird, one fish, and two crazy Goldendoodles who hate vegetables.