Parker Bell and the Science of Friendship

In this fun young-middle-grade novel with STEM appeal, Parker really wants to win the school Science Triathlon—but first she’ll have to figure out how to keep her BFF from being stolen.

Budding scientist Parker Bell really wants to win the school Science Triathlon and follow in the footsteps of her idols, chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall and astronaut Mae Jemison. She’s sure that if she teams up with her trivia whiz BFF, Cassie, they will dominate the Science Bee, Egg Drop, and Animal Adaptation Presentation. When Cassie invites her new friend, Theo, to join their team, Parker is worried—that Theo won't help them win and might steal her best friend. As the three work together, Parker learns that you don’t have to be the best to be a real scientist and a good friend.

What happens when your biggest scientific challenge isn’t the project, but the team?

Girls in STEM: Meet Parker Bell, a budding scientist with big dreams, a lab full of gadgets, and idols like Jane Goodall and Mae Jemison. Friendship Story: When her best friend Cassie teams up with the quiet new kid Theo, Parker has to figure out if three’s a crowd or a winning combination. School Competition: From an egg drop challenge to a chaotic presentation involving guinea pig robots, the Science Triathlon pushes everyone to their limits. Coding and Robotics: A perfect read for kids who love coding clubs, building contraptions, and figuring out how things work.