Jinkies! Everyone's favorite crime-solving dog takes a break from hunting ghosts to help explain STEM fundamentals in this playful and engaging series. Each book opens with a fun scenario--whether the gang is investigating a Renaissance faire or Scooby and Shaggy are baking a cake--that naturally leads to a scientific inquiry. Why is my ice cream melting? What simple machines are used at the fair? The text connects the science behind these questions to real-world applications, such as how roasting marshmallows demonstrates combustion or how gears are used in clocks, bikes, and windmills. Diagrams clarify key processes, while fact boxes highlight essential scientific concepts. Familiar characters appear throughout, reacting to the information in entertaining ways. Each book also includes instructions for simple STEM projects. The back matter features a glossary, index, and additional resources. VERDICT A fun, fact-filled exploration of STEM principles that's informative and entertaining.