All That Glitters Isn't Gold - Paperback

by Melanie Fine (Author)

"Sam Gold is the new, modern Encyclopedia Brown."

Girl science detective Sam Gold is back!

In this second book of the Rocket Girls series, Sam must replace Kimberly's gold bracelet that she ruined in an unfortunate lab accident. As she works to pay off the bracelet, she learns all about jewels and precious metals and discovers that all that glitters is not necessarily gold. Does she replace Kimberly's bracelet and keep their friendship, or does she tell Kimberly the truth and risk it all?

Included are 10 Science Activities you can do at home!

All That Glitters Isn't Gold is a fiction chapter book for upper elementary, middle school readers with high school level science explained in the simplest of terms.

Praise for Sam Gold and the Case of the Missing Uranium

"Sam Gold is the new, modern Encyclopedia Brown. Great book that has a smart girl as the main character, one that loves science and is still a typical 8th grader."

- Micheal Marsh, math educator

"This book reminded me of the Nancy Drew mysteries I read as a tween and teen, but with a science twist. Readers of all ages will love following along with Sam's adventures as she solves the mystery and navigates the pressures of middle school."

- Pamela Greenstein, educator and literacy specialist

"The theme of the book is that science is fun and interesting and challenging, and that girls are just as successful in science - if not more so - as boys. The book is well written, and unlike many others, it does not talk down to the reader."

- Amazon Review of "Sam Gold and the Case of the Missing Uranium"