“With his exuberant personality, emphasizing humor above all, Mr. Piazza has earned the reputation as the archetypal cool teacher among the younger set.” — The New York Times on Carmelo "the Science Fellow"

Did you ever think you could teach kids to uncover the layers of the earth using clay, together time, and five simple steps? What if they learned with jokes, vibrant colors, and animated illustrations? Would you guide them with a book filled with fact boxes, real-world applications, and boundless humor? Well then, check out Crazy for Science with Carmelo the Science Fellow, a book that fosters kids’ interest in scientific observation, exploration, and investigation through do-it-yourself experiments! 

Carmelo Piazza is a legendary figure in the New York City community. The New York Times has featured parents – just like you – braving the cold in the dead of winter, so children – like yours! – could attend his coveted science workshops. Carmelo’s book features those beloved, hands-on, inquiry-based approaches to biology, chemistry, and physics that appeal so much to children. 

This interactive book is even directly linked to curriculum requirements for grades K through 3. Help your young ones to build their own earthquake, construct a straw rocket, even make boogers all in the name of science! This interactive book encourages you to teach your kids the skills to excel in the classroom and beyond.

Carmelo "the Science Fellow" Piazza has been teaching science for more than 16 years, and has become locally famous for his signature high-energy, funny, charismatic style. “The Science Fellow” has a bachelor’s in elementary education and a master’s in environmental science. Carmelo has taught thousands of kids, and will emphatically do so for years to come. Due to overwhelming popularity, Carmelo opened New York City's first Preschool of Science in 2013. He has been featured in The New York Times, Scholastic, Discover, Time Out New York, and many other prestigious publications.

Jim Buckley, Jr. is the author of more than 25 books for kids, and has contributed hundreds of articles to dozens of national magazines. Formerly editor of two national children's magazines, Jim was also senior editor with NFL Publishing and editorial projects manager for Sports Illustrated. Jim lives in San Diego, CA.

High-res scans to your specification are available upon request; scanning from the book or lifting images from the mechanical file are strictly prohibited. Mandatory credit line: From Crazy for Science with Carmelo the Science Fellow by Carmelo Piazza and James Buckley, Jr., published by POW!/powerHouse Books.