Mya McLure, The Brave Science Girl: The Toad Cave

Mya McClure, a brave science girl, rescues toads from a forest near her school that is being cut down. She creates a new habitat for them with the help of her teacher, Mrs. Russell, and redirects a bee swarm to protect them.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 07 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing

Mya McClure, a brave young scientist, is deeply passionate about nature. One night, as Mya sleeps with her window open, a group of tiny toads unexpectedly enters her room. These toads are desperately fleeing from the forest near her school, which is currently undergoing a devastating process of being cut down and destroying their natural habitat.

Determined to help, Mya scoops up the toads and takes them to her basement, where she spends the night contemplating her next steps. The following day, Mya approaches her teacher, Mrs. Russell, with a request for guidance on creating a new home for the toads. Mrs. Russell, who is passionate about nature conservation, eagerly agrees to assist Mya in her noble endeavor.

Together, Mya and Mrs. Russell embark on a mission to create a new habitat for the toads. They dig a hole deep into the forest, carefully releasing the toads into their new surroundings. As they forage for sticks to build their new home, Mrs. Russell accidentally upsets a bee hive. The swarm of bees quickly chases her back to the toads.

Quickly thinking on her feet, Mya uses a portable fan to redirect the bees towards the toads. The toads, being natural predators of bees, eagerly devour the insects, providing a delicious meal for them.

The following day, Mrs. Russell presents Mya with a letter from her state legislator. The letter announces that all tree removal in the forest will be halted, effectively saving the toads' habitat from destruction. Mya's efforts have paid off, and she feels a sense of pride and accomplishment for her contribution to nature conservation.

From that day on, Mya continues to explore the wonders of nature and advocate for its protection. She inspires others to appreciate and care for the environment, and her dedication to making a positive impact on the world is truly commendable.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 262 x 211 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781493070121