Book excerpt: Encourage your child to explore STEM as they get ready to read with these fun and colorful picture puzzles. Puzzlers practice STEM skills such as observation and critical thinking as they improve their text awareness, knowledge of letters and sounds, sight-word vocabulary, and other aspects of literacy. A range of puzzle types keep kids challenged and engaged, and offer something for everyone. The book includes experiments that encourage kids to apply their skills to the world around them. Spiral binding allows the book to lay flat. Answer key in the back. 128 pages.