Vela's STEM Adventures: A Girl's Bold Journey Through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Vela doesn't wait for a science class to start being curious. A wobbly step, a stuck robot, an unfair paper airplane race, to her, every ordinary problem is an invitation to figure something out. Vela's STEM Adventures follows one bold, curious girl through twelve real adventures, each one built around a genuine problem she solves using real science, engineering, coding, or math, discovered the way real discoveries actually happen: through trying, failing, and trying again. No lectures. No inserted lessons. Just a girl, a problem, and the kind of persistence that turns a muddy failure into an "aha" moment. Every adventure is followed by a hands-on activity your child can try using things you likely already have at home, along with a simple discussion question perfect for winding down the day or extending the fun into a classroom lesson. Inside, you'll find: 12 original adventures rotating through engineering, chemistry, coding, and math, so no single subject gets stale A relatable, spirited girl character who struggles, gets muddy, and figures things out through curiosity and persistence, not effortless genius A real "Try It Yourself" activity after every adventure, using simple household materials, with a measurable element built in for extra learning A "Think About It" discussion question closing every chapter, perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschool read-alouds Real, accurate STEM concepts explained in a way that never feels like a textbook Whether your daughter already loves science or has never thought of herself as "a STEM kid," Vela's adventures show her that curiosity, not perfection, is what STEM is really about. A perfect gift for: curious girls ages 6 to 10, classroom read-alouds, homeschool science units, birthdays, and any child who needs to see herself as the one who figures things out.