A fun book in a question and answer format. Our guide is Scarlett Fox who takes young readers through five chapters:

• CHAPTER 1 Act Natural
• CHAPTER 2 Party Animals
• CHAPTER 3 Sensational Senses
• CHAPTER 4 Wild Weather
• CHAPTER 5 Worldwide Wonders

Colorful photos are included throughout and blend well with the text. The questions are ones kids often ask but can’t find an answer.

Some of my favorites included:

Can the wind make me feel weird?

Why do people say to stop and smell the roses?

Can being outside help me de-stress?

Can bad weather make my grades better?

There are dozens more about how nature effects one’s mind and body. The back pages is where you will find a helpful Glossary, Index, and Resources page. Curious minds are the winners here. Read the chapters in any order and be rewarded with an engaging reading experience. ASK SCARLETT would make a great gift for the middle grader in your family.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Becky Baines is a children’s book writer and editor and former editorial director at National Geographic Kids. She has written books for kids about topics from dogs to bones to eggs to spiders.

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