Isabella sparks a love of learning. She is curious, she loves the outdoors, and she loves taking pictures. Isabella often shares her photos with her class. Her teacher, Miss Lucy, enjoys the photos but she also realizes that Isabella needs to stretch her capabilities. Miss Lucy challenges Isabella beyond her comfort zone. Miss Lucy suggests that Isabella should photograph something that she doesn't even know what it is. Determined and persistent, Isabella does not give up. She discovers that blending art and science is the key to learning something new and interesting.
Isabella's story celebrates curiosity and prompts readers to explore the numerous follow-up activities. Busy families with children of multiple ages or busy teachers with students who have different interests and ability levels will appreciate the variety of related activities included in the book. Because each child is unique, finding what interests them is often the key to learning. Opportunities for learning include art, science, engineering, memory and recall, vocabulary building, attention to detail, listening skills, storytelling, and poetry.
