Mark Rober’s new CrunchLabs mysteries turn reading into a hands-on STEM adventure
The CrunchLabs Mysteries book series by scientist and inventor Mark Rober combines illustrated detective adventures to inspire the young minds and boost their problem-solving skills.
Mark Rober, renowned for his engaging science and engineering videos, is expanding his influence into children’s fiction with the CrunchLabs Mysteries series. The first three books, Toy Store Trouble, The Arcade Thief, and The Stolen Bike, are aimed at young readers in grades three through six. Each story follows a fictionalized Mark Rober, a 12-year-old protagonist who employs scientific principles to solve mysteries.
After the main plot concludes, readers are presented with a hands-on STEM project related to the story, along with a video featuring the real Mark Rober. This approach aims to make science feel more approachable, creative, and fun, encouraging children to see themselves as problem-solvers. The series is currently available as a monthly add-on for existing CrunchLabs subscribers, with the first three books also available as a special bundle.
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