Aliana Reaches for the Moon

<blockquote><p><em>"Aliana Reaches for the Moon</em> interweaves science and art to tell a beautiful story about a budding young scientist who serves as a wonderful mentor and role model for her younger brother." ~Grace Wolf-Chase PhD; Astronomer Adler Planetarium</p></blockquote><p><strong>In this charming STEAM book children will see how the light of the full moon inspires Aliana to create a present for her brother Gustavo which will surprise the whole family.</strong></p><p>Aliana loves observing everything in nature.</p><p>When she notices how bright the light of the full moon shines into her room she spends time learning about the moon and experimenting with light.</p><p>As she prepares for her brother's birthday she plans a wonderful surprise to be revealed with the next full moon.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What people are saying!</strong></p><p><em>"This short children’s book imparts many pearls of wisdom about the qualities of a scientist while telling an engaging story about a girl’s caring relationship with her younger brother. Using her ingenuity imagination and ordinary household materials Aliana creates a special experience for Gustavo’s 5<sup>th</sup> birthday. <strong>Aliana Reaches for the Moon</strong> encourages all children – and especially girls - to read explore experiment and to take notice of the natural world. There’s even an important message for parents – doing science can be messy!"    ~ </em>Grace Wolf-Chase PhD; Astronomer Adler Planetarium</p><p> </p><p><strong>"</strong><em>Curiosity and imagination paired with research and experimental play help Aliana bring her unique idea to life.</em> <strong>Aliana Reaches for the Moon </strong><em>will inspire readers to use science imagination and experimental play to create their own innovations."   </em>~Linda Schwab Flight Director  Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana</p>