Science starts with a story

Big science.
Small explorers.

For the child who asks “why?”
And the parent who wants to keep that curiosity growing.

Meet the elements through Dr. Quazoo’s illustrated adventures. Bring science, discovery, and a little wonder to your next storytime.

Written by Dr. Quazoo · Illustrated by Rose Freeland
The Lonely Hydrogen by Dr. Quazoo, illustrated by Rose Freeland — book coverThe Friendly Carbon by Dr. Quazoo, illustrated by Rose Freeland — book coverThe Explosive Oxygen by Dr. Quazoo, illustrated by Rose Freeland — book coverThe Neutral Nitrogen by Dr. Quazoo, illustrated by Rose Freeland — book cover

The Molecule SeriesFour adventures in discovery

Made for curious mindsIllustrated science storiesRead & discover togetherA foundation for STEM conversations

The Molecule Series

A little atom.
A whole new adventure.

Hydrogen. Carbon. Oxygen. Nitrogen.
Get to know four elements with stories that open the door to the world around us.

Meet all four books

For parents & curious grown-ups

A story tonight.
A question tomorrow.

You don’t need a laboratory to start a science conversation. You need a good story, a little time, and a question worth exploring.

Open the parent’s guide
01

Make big ideas approachable.

Put a name and a character to an element. Then explore the real science behind the story.

02

Connect reading with discovery.

Talk about atoms, air, water, and the universe. Help your child notice science in everyday life.

03

Keep the questions coming.

Find book-by-book explanations, conversation starters, and simple ideas to try together.

A growing world of ideas

The adventure
is just beginning.

Start with the Molecule Series.
Look ahead to Life and Philosophy.

Discover our series

Meet the author

An engineer’s curiosity.
A storyteller’s imagination.

Dr. Quazoo is the creation of a retired Air Force pilot and electrical engineer. The books invite young readers to meet science through stories.

The story behind Dr. Quazoo