by Margaret Bechard (1990)
Though Tess is stuck with the class nerd for a partner in a science project, they become good friends as they study the unlikely subject of Tess's older sister.
Sandy McKay
It's science fair time again and, as usual, Joey and Todd are stuck for ideas. Their teacher keeps imploring them to look for things in their every day lives that they could make better, but they still don't have a clue. Then, Eureka! Joey decides the thing that needs the most improvement is his frazzled single mother, so he starts experimenting. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
David Ward
Chris Graham, a student at a science academy on one of Jupiter's moons, becomes involved in a secret project to build a sentient humanoid, not knowing that the device is intended for destruction.
O. T. Nelson
When a plague sweeps over the earth killing everyone except children under twelve, ten-year-old Lisa organizes a group to rebuild a new way of life.
Clare Jarrett
Arabella Miller finds a caterpillar and decides to make him her new friend. She makes a cosy home for him and feeds him lots of crunchy leaves. But caterpillar soon begins to grow and grow and Arabella must watch and wait for his wonderful secret to be revealed.