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Join Snickers the Borkie and her backyard friends on real science adventures — where every question leads to a wonderful discovery.
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Snickers’ Moonlight Discoveries
A Coloring & Activity Adventure
More moonlight, more imagination, and more fun for curious young explorers. Discover Snickers’ new paperback coloring and activity adventure!
Releases December 1, 2026 · Paperback · $12.99
Preorders are expected to ship during the second or third week of December. Shipping may be delayed depending on demand. Delivery before Christmas is not guaranteed.
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Book 1 · Snickers' Science Adventures™
Where Did the Moon Go?
When Snickers looks out the window one evening and doesn't see the moon, she's sure something is wrong. With the help of Luna, Pip, and Professor Hoot, Snickers sets out to find the answer. Along the way, they make observations, try a simple experiment, and discover that the moon hasn't disappeared at all — it just looks different!
Snickers and the Missing Moon is a heartwarming and engaging story that introduces young readers to the phases of the moon while showing the importance of curiosity, careful observation, and never giving up until you find the truth.
Sometimes the biggest discoveries happen when you look again!
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curious friends on every adventure
The Backyard Science Team
Meet Snickers & Friends
Four curious friends, one big backyard, and a whole sky full of questions.
Learning Through Adventure
Real science, wrapped in a story
Every book follows the same steps real scientists use — so kids learn how to think, not just what to know.
Ask
Every adventure begins with a big “why?” — just like Snickers wondering where the moon went.
Observe
Look closely, like Pip with his binoculars. What do you notice? What changed?
Record
Write it down like Luna. Notes help you spot patterns night after night.
Experiment
Try a simple test with Professor Hoot and discover the answer for yourself.
Science Fun Zone
Explore the Phases of the Moon
Tap through each phase to see how the moon seems to change shape — just like Snickers discovered!
Phase 2 of 8
Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of light appears on the right side. “Waxing” means the lit part is growing bigger each night.
The moon doesn’t make light
It shines because it reflects light from the Sun, like a giant mirror in the sky.
About 29½ days
That’s how long it takes the moon to go through all of its phases — about one month!
Footprints that last
There is no wind on the moon, so astronauts’ footprints can stay there for millions of years.
Always the same face
We always see the same side of the moon, because it spins exactly once each trip around Earth.
More Adventures Coming Soon
Snickers’ Science Adventures™ is a growing series. Each adventure combines a fun story with real science, showing young readers that questions lead to discovery and the world around them is full of wonder.
More wonder. More adventures. More stories to come!
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The adventure doesn’t end when the book closes!
Calling all curious minds! Parents, teachers, and homeschool families are invited to join Snickers’ Discovery Club™ for exciting science activities, fun learning ideas, behind-the-scenes updates, and news about upcoming Snickers’ Science Adventures™ books.