{"product_id":"mystery-at-the-aquarium-9781681889245","title":"Mystery at the Aquarium","description":"\u003cb\u003eDive into an OceanX Adventure! Junior\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e journalist Marena Montoya and her BFF Aisha use critical thinking, curiosity, and serious science to get to the bottom of strange goings-on at the aquarium and beyond!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eI felt the goose bumps rise on my arms. Could I really be seeing this? I didn't know whether to run and hide...or stay to say hello.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What's causing a mysterious power outage at the local aquarium? Best friends and curious 5th-grade conservationists Marena and Aisha have an exciting theory. Following the advice of their OceanX mentor, they search for real scientific evidence, and embark on a fact-finding mission that leads to some spooky sleuthing. Are they on the verge of an out-of-this world discovery? Or did their imaginations go entirely too far? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This page-turning adventure combines the scientific discoveries of the world-renowned OceanX project with an intrepid new heroine who learns the power of speaking up, asking questions, and learning from mistakes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e MEET THE OCEAN EXPLORERS: 5th-grade junior journalist Marena, her BFF Aisha, and Marena's teenage brother Lucas use critical thinking and sound science to solve mysteries at the aquarium and beyond. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e MENTORED BY OCEANX: Marena and Aisha are mentored by Dr. Anna Knowles, whose character is inspired by the real-life scientists of the world-renowned OceanX project. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e REAL SCIENCE: Each mystery is based on actual oceanic science research and discoveries, and is filled with fascinating facts about the ocean world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e MIDDLE-GRADE MILESTONES: Once proud of her curiosity and endless questions, 11-year-old Marena is starting to feel self-conscious about calling attention to herself. With the encouragement of her teacher and mentor, she learns to embrace the qualities that make her special. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e COLLECT THE SERIES: \u003ci\u003e Deep Sea Danger \u003c\/i\u003ealso available!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKate B. Jerome is an award-winning author who has written more than 100 science books for children, including a\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller. A lifelong science literacy proponent with a special interest in ocean conservation, she is a Director Emeritus of the \u003ci\u003eSouth Carolina Aquarium.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Weldon Owen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50660931043602,"sku":"9781681889245","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c92d813c-f173-49ae-bb53-3b789ce93dff.jpg?v=1733480055","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mystery-at-the-aquarium-9781681889245","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}