Dr. Maya, Ice Cream Scientist: Real Women in STEAM (The Look Up Series)

Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards Best Nonfiction Book Series American Chemical Society’s Middle School ChemClub Book Pick Inspire curiosity and confidence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with this award-winning kid’s book series that disrupts the status quo and invites everyone into the unbelievably fun world of STEM. When girls can see it, they can be it! This best-selling chapter book series smashes gender barriers, celebrates diversity, and launches the next generation of leaders with some serious girl power. The Look Up Series introduces kids to real, modern career women in Science , Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math–impressive fields that tackle the world’s most important problems yet sorely lack female representation and diversity. In the third book in the series, kids meet and befriend Dr. Maya, a food scientist who gets to eat ice cream every day—it’s her job! Readers follow Dr. Maya’s journey from curious kid to confident grown-up , complete STEM activities like developing their very own ice cream flavor, learn the science behind frozen desserts, and more, all with engaging design and bright colors for even the most reluctant readers. Collect all five STEM/STEAM favorites in The Look Up Series from award-winning American Girl author Aubre Andrus: Amanda, Toy Engineer Zi, Video Game Developer Dr. Maya, Ice Cream Scientist Angella, Beauty Chemist Tracey, Theme Park Designer