The Sassafras Science Adventures Novels

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Science can be fun and exciting!

With the Sassafras Science novels, we are zipping into homes around the world to deliver a living books education for science like you have never seen before!

Great story, very interesting! I ordered this for my youngest child's homeschool science(3rd grade). She asked for something with animals and this fit the bill perfectly. Really pleased with the story, she asks to read it and do more work....definitely a bonus. I would recommend the other two books that go with the series to make a full, engaging program. Really pleased we used this and will continue with this program. (review by JK)

Each adventure-style novel incorporates facts about science around the world seamlessly into an action-packed storyline. The activity guide and logbook save you time by providing you with the tools to construct a full homeschool science curriculum centered around the living book.

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The Sassafras Science Adventures Novels

The adventure begins...

The science adventure begins for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras with The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 1: Zoology! In this volume, the twins (and you) will learn all about the amazing animals that can be found around the globe. You’ll visit the African Grasslands, the Amazon Rainforest, and the Alaskan Tundra as you read through the book. The twins will learn about mammals, reptiles, birds and so much more from their fascinating local experts.  Don’t miss a minute of their summer-long zip line journey with their crazy Uncle Cecil!

The adventure continues...

The science adventure continues for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras with The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 2: Anatomy! In this volume, the twins (and you) will learn all about the human body as they zip around the globe. You’ll visit locations like an ancient tomb in Ethiopia, a garbage dump in Texas and a bistro in Italy.  Blaine and Tracey will meet a variety of local experts who help them to learn about the different systems of the human body.  This adventure will teach your students about anatomy in a way that they’ll never forget!

The adventure blooms...

Join the Sassafras twins on a photosyntastic journey around the world in The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 3: Botany!  In the next zip-lining stage of their summer science journey, they zip around the globe learning about plants. The twins visit the Amazon jungle, the pampas in Argentina, the French countryside, and more! Join them as they meet a variety of interesting local experts in their quest to study flowering plants, trees, and non-flowering plants found all over the world! Don’t miss a moment of the incredible, science-filled journey!

The adventure blows on...

The zip-lining science blows forward for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras in The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 4: Earth Science! The twins and your students learn all about our Earth as they zip around the globe. They will visit the plains of Oklahoma to learn about wind patterns and tornadoes, the mountains in Patagonia to discover more about snow and frost, and the open ocean to learn about coral reefs and currents! Along the way, Blaine and Tracey meet a variety of local experts who help them along the way to learn about the different weather patterns and features found on the Earth.

The adventure rolls forward...

The zip-lining science adventure rolls on for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras in The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 5: Geology! The twins and your students will learn about rocks, fossils, maps, and more as they zip around the globe. In this volume, you will visit the countryside of Norway to learn about igneous rock and fjords, the continent of Antarctica to learn about metamorphic rock and glaciers, and a deep, dark cavern in Australia to learn about stalagmites and stalactites! Blaine and Tracey meet a variety of local experts who help them along the way to learn about the different geological wonders found on the Earth.

The adventure blasts off...

The zip-lining science adventure blast off for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras in The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy! The twins and your students will learn about the planets, the stars, and more as the twins zip around the globe. In this volume, you will visit the International Space Station to learn about the planets, a Hawaiian observatory to learn about telescopes and galaxies, and an amazing Bollywood show to learn about constellations! Blaine and Tracey meet a variety of local experts who help them learn about different astronomical wonders in a way that they’ll never forget!

The adventure bubbles over...

The zip-lining science adventure bubbles over for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras in The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 7: Chemistry! The twins and you will learn all about the elements of the periodic table that can be found around the globe. In this volume, you will visit an underground Siberian mine to learn about alkali and alkaline earth metals, a Singaporean fashion show to learn about metalloids, and the desert in Chile to learn about halogens and more! Blaine and Tracey meet a variety of local experts who will help them learn about the elements and chemical principles in a way that they'll never forget!

These adventure-style living books weave information about science into action-packed storylines that are sure to inspire your students!

The completed series will have 8 books in all.

  1. Volume 1: Zoology
  2. Volume 2: Anatomy
  3. Volume 3: Botany
  4. Volume 4: Earth Science
  5. Volume 5: Geology
  6. Volume 6: Astronomy
  7. Volume 7: Chemistry 
  8. Volume 8: Physics  (Currently in progress!!)

Our goal is to release at least one book per year until the series is done.

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    $ 66.99
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    $ 79.95

    Give the gift of science with this amazing Sassafras Science bundle!

    Get all five of the Sassafras Science Adventures delivered to your door for one low price!

    Our readers have the following to say about the series:

    “My kids absolutely love these adventures! They talk about them all day long. Even my 3- and 5-year-old can remember animal facts from these books. Highly recommend!” (Review from Amazon)
    "We love Blaine and Tracy!" – Heather

    This exclusive bundle includes the following:

    Plus media mail shipping is absolutely free to the continental US! 

    *Note - We cannot substitute or delete any of the products from this bundle.

    SKU: ALL5SASS

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    $ 75.00
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    Save your voice and still enjoy the Sassafras Science Adventures! 

    Download all 5 mp3 audiobooks from the Sassafras Science Adventures series.

    Here are a few people's thoughts on this series:

    "I love the readers and the characters. It is just very exciting." – Salena
    "We enjoy the Sassafras books!" – Theresia
    - See how we use these audiobooks to learn about science.

    This exclusive bundle includes the following mp3 downloads:

    That's over 50 hours of science-learning fun! This bundle does not include the chapter-by-chapter audio, only the full audiobook for each novel.

    *Note - This is a digital product and cannot be refunded. It is a large file (around 4GB), so please make sure your Internet connection can handle that. We cannot substitute or delete any of the products from this bundle.

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    Take an adventure to learn about animals with Sassafras Science!

    The science adventure begins for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! In this volume, the twins (and you) will learn all about the amazing animals that can be found around the globe. 

    You'll visit the African Grasslands, the Amazon Rainforest, and the Alaskan Tundra as you read through the book. The twins will learn about mammals, reptiles, birds and so much more from their fascinating local experts. Don’t miss a minute of their summer-long zip line journey with their crazy Uncle Cecil!

    Read an excerpt from the book or see inside this novel in the peek inside our Sassafras Science Zoology materials.

    If you are interested in purchasing a digital copy of The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 1: Zoology, please visit our Kindle page.

    Want someone to read this novel to you? Check out our audiobook!

    Product Details 

    The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 1: Zoology

    • perfect bound book (black & white interior)
    • 5.5 by 8.5 inches
    • 316 pages
    • 5th-grade reading level 
    • ISBN: 978-1-935614-20-3

    SKU: SSAV1N

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    $ 18.00
    $ 18.00

    Eavesdrop on the Sassafras Twins as they zip around the world learning about zoology!

    The science adventure begins for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! In this audiobook the twins (and you) will learn all about the amazing animals that can be found around the globe. 

    Listen as the talented Christine Myrick takes you on a journey to the African Grasslands, the Amazon Rainforest, and the Alaskan Tundra with the Sassafras Twins. You will learn about mammals, reptiles, birds and so much more from their fascinating local experts. 

    Listen to an audio excerpt here:

    Take an adventure to learn about the human body with Sassafras Science!

    The science adventure continues for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras with The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 2: Anatomy! In this volume, the twins (and you) will learn all about the human body as they zip around the globe.

    You will visit locations like an ancient tomb in Ethiopia, a garbage dump in Texas, and a bistro in Italy.  Blaine and Tracey will meet a variety of local experts who help them to learn about the different systems of the human body.  This adventure will teach your students about anatomy in a way that they will never forget! 

    Read an excerpt from the book or see inside this novel in the peek inside our Sassafras Science Anatomy materials.  

    If you are interested in purchasing a digital copy of The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 2: Anatomy, please visit our Kindle page.

    Product Details

    The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 2: Anatomy

    • perfect bound book (black & white interior)
    • 5.5 by 8.5 inches
    • 354 pages
    • 5th-grade reading level 
    • ISBN: 978-1-935614-24-1

    SKU: SSAV2N

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    $ 18.00
    $ 18.00

    Eavesdrop on the Sassafras Twins as they zip around the world learning about anatomy!

    In this audiobook, the zip-lining science adventure continues for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! The twins, and your students, learn all about the human body as they zip around the globe.

    Listen as the talented Christine Myrick takes you on a journey to Ethiopia, Texas, and Italy with the Sassafras Twins. You will learn about the different systems of the human body.

    Listen to an audio excerpt here:

    Take an adventure to learn about plants with Sassafras Science!

    In The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume Three Botany, the zip-lining science adventure advances for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! 

    The twins, and your students, learn all about the wonderful world of plants as they zip around the globe. In the book, they visit locations like the Amazon Jungle to pick up facts about orchids and ferns, the pampas in Argentina to learn about grasses and wildflowers, and the French countryside to discover several different kinds of trees! 

    Blaine and Tracey meet a variety of local experts who help them along the way to learn about the variety of plants found around the world. Read an excerpt from the book or see inside this novel in the peek inside our Sassafras Science Botany materials. 

    If you are interested in purchasing a digital copy of The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 3: Botany, please visit our Kindle page.

    Product Details

    The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 3: Botany

    • perfect bound book (black & white interior)
    • 5.5 by 8.5 inches
    • 356 pages
    • 5th-grade reading level 
    • ISBN: 978-1-935614-33-3

    SKU: SSAV3N

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    $ 18.00
    $ 18.00

    Eavesdrop on the Sassafras Twins as they zip around the world learning about botany!

    In this audiobook, the zip-lining science adventure advances for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! The twins, and your students, learn all about the wonderful world of plants as they zip around the globe.

    Listen as the talented Christine Myrick takes you on a journey to the Amazon, Argentina, and France with the Sassafras Twins. You will learn about orchids, ferns, wildflowers, trees, and more.

    Listen to an audio excerpt here:

    Take an adventure to learn about the weather and our planet with Sassafras Science!

    In The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume Four Earth Science, the zip-lining science blows forward for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! 

    You'll visit the plains of Oklahoma, the mountains of Patagonia, and the Pacific Ocean as you read through the book. The twins will learn about the weather, natural cycles, and so much more from their fascinating local experts. 

    Don’t miss a minute of their summer-long zip line journey with their crazy Uncle Cecil!

    Read an excerpt from the book or see inside this novel in the peek inside our Sassafras Science Earth Science materials.

    If you are interested in purchasing a digital copy of The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 4: Earth Science, please visit our Kindle page.

    Product Details 

    The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 4: Earth Science

    • perfect bound book (black & white interior)
    • 5.5 by 8.5 inches
    • 352 pages
    • 5th-grade reading level
    • ISBN: 978-1-935614-43-2

    SKU: SSAV4N

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    $ 18.00
    $ 18.00

    Eavesdrop on the Sassafras Twins as they zip around the world learning about earth science!

    In this audiobook, the zip-lining science blows forward for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! The twins, and your students, learn all about weather and more as they zip around the globe.

    Listen as the talented Christine Myrick takes you on a journey to Oklahoma, Patagonia, and the Pacific Ocean with the Sassafras Twins. You will learn about the weather, natural cycles, and so much more from their fascinating local experts. 

    Listen to an audio excerpt here:

    Take an adventure to learn about rocks and more with Sassafras Science!

    In The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume Five: Geology, the zip-lining science adventure rolls on for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras!

    The twins and your students will learn about rocks, fossils, maps, and more as they zip around the globe visiting the Norwegian countryside, the ice of Antarctica, and a deep, dark cavern in Australia!

    Don’t miss a minute of their summer-long zip line journey with their crazy Uncle Cecil! Read an excerpt from volume 5 or see inside this novel in the peek inside our Sassafras Science Geology materials.

    If you are interested in purchasing a digital copy of The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 5: Geology, please visit our Kindle page.

    Product Details 

    The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 5: Geology

    • perfect bound book (black & white interior)
    • 5.5 by 8.5 inches
    • 362 pages
    • 5th-grade reading level
    • ISBN: 978-1-935614-54-8

    SKU: SSAV5N

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    $ 18.00
    $ 18.00

    Eavesdrop on the Sassafras Twins as they zip around the world learning about rocks and more!

    In this audiobook, the zip-lining science blows forward for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! The twins, and your students, learn all about rocks and more as they zip around the globe.

    Listen as the talented Christine Myrick takes you on a journey to Norway, Antarctica, and Australia with the Sassafras Twins. You will learn about rocks, fjords, caves, and so much more from their fascinating local experts. 

    Listen to an audio excerpt here:

    Take an adventure to learn about space with Sassafras Science!

    The zip-lining science adventure blasts off for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! On this leg of their journey, the twins (and you) will learn about planets, stars, telescopes, and more, as the Sassafras Twins zip around the globe.

    You will visit locations like a Hawaiian observatory, a European museum, and even head out of this world! Along the way, Blaine and Tracey will meet a variety of local experts who help them learn about the different astronomical wonders found here on Earth and out in space. This adventure-style living book weaves information about astronomy into an action-packed story that is sure to inspire your students!

    Read an excerpt from the book or see inside this novel in the peek inside our Sassafras Science Astronomy materials (Coming Soon).

    If you are interested in purchasing a digital copy of The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy, please visit the Kindle page. 

    Product Details 

    The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy

    • perfect bound book (black & white interior)
    • 5.5 by 8.5 inches
    • 374 pages
    • 5th-grade reading level 
    • ISBN: 978-1-935614-93-7

    SKU: SSAV6N

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    $ 18.00
    $ 18.00

    Eavesdrop on the Sassafras Twins as they zip around the world learning about planets and more!

    In this audiobook, the zip-lining science blasts off for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! The twins, and your students, learn all about the planets and more as they zip around the globe.

    Listen as the talented Christine Myrick takes you on a journey to Hawaii, Poland, and out into space with the Sassafras Twins. You will learn about planets, stars, telescopes, and so much more from their fascinating local experts. 

    Listen to an audio excerpt here:

    Take an adventure to learn about chemistry with Sassafras Science!

    The science adventure bubbles over for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! In this volume, the twins (and you) will learn all about the elements of the periodic table that can be found around the globe. 

    You'll visit a Siberian mine, a Singaporean fashion, and a desert in Chile as you read through the book. The twins will learn about chemical principles, elements, and so much more from their fascinating local experts. Don’t miss a minute of their summer-long zip line journey with their crazy Uncle Cecil!

    Read an excerpt from the book or see inside this novel in the peek inside our Sassafras Science Chemistry materials.

    If you are interested in purchasing a digital copy of The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 7: Chemistry, please visit our Kindle page. 

    Want someone to read this novel to you? Check out our audiobook. (Currently in Production - Coming Soon!)

    Product Details 

    The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 7: Chemistry

    • perfect bound book (black & white interior)
    • 5.5 by 8.5 inches
    • 334 pages
    • 5th-grade reading level 
    • ISBN: 978-1-953490-18-6

    SKU: SSAV7N

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    $ 18.00
    $ 18.00

    Eavesdrop on the Sassafras Twins as they zip around the world learning about the periodic table!

    In this audiobook, the zip-lining science bubbles over for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! The twins, and your students, learn all about the periodic table and more as they zip around the globe.

    Listen as the talented Christine Myrick takes you on a journey to Siberia, Chile, and Singapore with the Sassafras Twins. You will learn about the elements of the periodic table and the chemistry behind them from their fascinating local experts. 

    Listen to an audio excerpt here: