were right.
Maybe she couldn't do it.
She was little.
And the doctors were very
smart.
Maybe she should leave it
to the experts.
But then she remembered
what Grandpa had told her.
She would find the cure ... "
In this second book about using the scientific method to do research and find a solution to a big problem, Charlotte sets out to discover why illness is infecting the animals of the forest. Her grandfather, a noted doctor, has always encouraged Charlotte in her work and lets her know that she can make a difference in the world with the work she is doing.
Taking what she has learned along the way, Charlotte moves out of the lab and into the community with hopes that she will find a cure for what is ailing her community. She talks with each patient, learning their history and examining them carefully. She can draw no conclusion based on the information she gathers. But, the infection is spreading. She finds it very difficult to keep the various animals under quarantine, and worries about it spreading even more.
Other doctors arrive to speak with her grandfather, ignoring Charlotte's work. Should she leave it those more educated and experienced? Nope, she has confidence in herself and she decides to continue the work despite setbacks. It doesn't take too long for her to make an important connection between those who are sick.
"If the carrots were bad, then eating
them was making everyone sick."
Further research confirms her thinking. A disaster is averted ... all because of a young rabbit who sees herself making a difference.
A glossary and an invitation to find our more completes the book.
Humorous, expressive illustrations allow readers to see how a careful, scientific look at community problems can bring a solution. With ingenuity, intelligence, and persistence, Charlotte is able to contain a health crisis despite some understandable misgivings.
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