Science Stories: Science Methods for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (MindTap Course List) by Janice Koch offers a unique approach to teaching science in real-world classrooms. This 432-page book, published on January 1, 2017, by Cengage Learning, employs stories of science to demonstrate key content and strategies. Each story is followed by reflections linking them to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and underlying teaching ideas, making their instructional value clear. Authored by Janice Koch, this edition aims to help teachers connect with their “scientific self,” fostering a sense of empowerment in delivering science education. With a narrative style that is both warm and inviting, the book encourages exploration across life, physical, and earth and space sciences, while also emphasizing engineering design and practices.