In an age where social media conspiracy theories and alternate facts threaten the understanding of the most basic scientific knowledge, Greathouse, Hundley, and Wendt’s collection provides both English language arts and science teachers with concrete pedagogy to counteract the rising wave of disinformation in society. With an impressive array of chapters that pair popular young adult titles with topics such as extreme weather, botany, plagues, and evolution, Exploring Science through Young Adult Literature is an indispensable resource for teachers interested in going beyond textbooks and engaging students with exciting instruction that shows why science matters.

Victor Malo-Juvera, Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator at the University of North Carolina Wilmington

Exploring Science through Young Adult Literatureis a unique collection of possibilities for promoting scientific literacy in the classroom by incorporating a variety of contemporary young adult (YA) literature. Through a variety of examples and instructional activities, the authors provide much-needed support to science teachers who are unfamiliar with YA literature and how to use it within their science instruction. This book also serves as an invaluable reminder of the importance of relating scientific concepts to adolescent learners and their world.

Chris Bowen, PhD, District STEM Specialist, Johnson City Schools