Merhorses and Bubbles

Zoey & Sassafras series book #3, Science fiction/fantasy, Life science; ecosystems; streams, pollution, point of view; Zoey, 8 yr. old female main character (science buff), figurative language, nuances in word meaning, new scientific vocabulary, Story elements; setting, plot and character development, problem and solution, illustrations enhance meaning and tone, Comprehension strategies; cause and effect relationships, sequence of events, compare and contrast themes, setting, plot and characters of books in a series. Themes: family, science, magic, protecting our environment