Ezra and the Impossible Water Bear

By Sarah Lynn Spark

Book Overview

One tiny creature. One enormous adventure.

Ezra loves looking closely. When he discovers a tardigrade beneath his microscope, he meets a creature so small it is easy to miss, and so tough it seems impossible.

How can a water bear survive freezing temperatures, extreme heat, and even the harsh conditions of space? Ezra's questions lead him on an imaginative journey through the remarkable science behind one of Earth's most resilient animals.

Blending an illustrated fictional adventure with real scientific discoveries, Ezra and the Impossible Water Bear invites young readers to explore microscopes, extreme environments, and the surprising secrets of the natural world. Along the way, it celebrates curiosity, careful observation, and wonder at God's creation.

Written by Sarah Lynn Spark, this science adventure encourages children to ask questions, look a little closer, and discover how much there is to learn, even from the tiniest living things.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0473810832
• ISBN13: 9780473810832
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Open Notebook
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7