Welcome to Charli's world…
Grab a friend and come along. Every Charli book starts with a curious question.
Charli Explores STEM® — First Three Books: Best In STEM™ Distinction, 95/100 STEM.org review
Meet the crew!
CHARLI
"Anything is possible!"
The girl with a million questions. She loves solving problems, trying new things, and her dog Paris.
EMMA
"Be yourself!"
An animal lover through and through. Plants, pets, sea turtles – if it's alive, Emma wants to help it.
MOLLY
"Girls are smart and strong!"
Puzzle solver, video-game champ, and the friend who's always ready to tell the world what they discovered.
PARIS
"Woof!"
Charli's fluffy sidekick with a super-sniffer nose. She's the one who finds the turtle first!
Charli's Turtle Triumph
What if one brave choice could help save the ocean?
On a school field trip to the aquarium, Charli meets a marine biologist who rescues sea turtles. Charli can't stop wondering what it would be like to be a marine biologist herself. When she finds a weak sea turtle stranded on the beach, it's up to Charli and her friends to save him — and to figure out a way to help save all sea turtles!
Grades 2–3 · Lexile 640L · 96 pages · Paperback
Keep the adventure going!
Charli's Pawsome Park
Book #2
Charli's Dorsal Device
Book #3
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WHY KIDS (AND GROWN-UPS) LOVE CHARLI
STEM, disguised as an adventure!
Big words, made easy
GPS, CAD and coding are explained in ways young readers understand.
Real STEM jobs
Kids meet a marine biologist, a landscape architect, and an engineer in the first three books.
Kindness solves problems
Charli uses science to help people, animals, and her town.
Mistakes are part of it
Failing is how inventors learn.
"In this chapter book, Burns teaches young readers about protecting sea life, problem-solving, and advocacy. . . Burns' breezy and delightful story introduces children to environmental responsibility while highlighting female empowerment."
--Kirkus Reviews
"This is exactly the kind of book parents, teachers, and librarians are always looking for—engaging, educational, and genuinely fun."
--Amazon Customer ★★★★★
"Developing Charli's story through her vivid imaginings is a clever tactic that will motivate younger readers to shoot for the stars themselves..."
--BookLife Reviews
"A warm blend of friendship, education, imagination, and environmental awareness, Charli's Turtle Triumph not only entertains but also inspires young minds to explore the wonders of science and the mysteries of the ocean."
--Indies Today
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Meet the Author
Hi, I'm Vicki Scott Burns. As a former educator, I've watched kids light up when they discover how things work. I created Charli, inspired by my granddaughters, to show young readers that STEM isn't just something you study. It's something you can use to make a difference.
When I'm not writing, you'll find me riding my horse, reading in my pollinator garden, or enjoying life with my dogs. And guess what? Paris in the books is based on my real dog named Paris!
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