• Playful illustrations keep readers’ imaginations active
• Challenges readers to think critically about cause and effect
• Covers topics including technology, environmental science, space, ecology, and more
• Invites readers to consider main questions and guides them through possible situations
- Think About It! feature throughout the books encourages readers to offer their own thoughts
- Before, during, and after reading questions give teachers and parents strategies to keep readers engaged
- Comprehension questions and a chain of events activity at the back of each book help readers review and reflect
Join us as we consider the following questions – What Would Happen If…
• We Stopped Using Plastics?
• All the Fossil Fuels Ran Out?
• Illnesses Became Resistant to Medicine?
• The Moon Disappeared?
• We Stopped Using Cars?
• We Could Bring Back Dinosaurs?
"This series explores both plausible scenarios, like the depletion of fossil fuels, and fantastical ones, such as the moon’s disappearance. Readers are encouraged to explore topics like genetic engineering, tidal activity, and plastic usage while reflecting on their own beliefs. The content is brought to life with vibrant photographs, illustrations, and text boxes packed with fun facts. While the series addresses the serious repercussions of human activity, it maintains a balanced tone, offering potential positive outcomes alongside the challenges. Readers are introduced to scientists from around the world who share insights into their work related to the topics being examined. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, a chain of events activity, a writing prompt, and reading tips for caregivers. VERDICT A highly entertaining exploration of “what if” scenarios."
- School Library Journal 2024