As the leaves turned golden and the air grew crisp, October brought with it the perfect opportunity for Carly and Adam to dive into the world of STEM through reading. Every afternoon, the pair sat cross-legged on the living room floor, surrounded by a delightful array of books filled with tales of adventure, exploration, and scientific discovery.

Carly picked up a vibrant book titled The Science of Spookiness, which delved into the fascinating phenomena behind common Halloween myths. With each turn of the page, Adam’s eyes widened at the scientific explanations for things like floating ghosts and glowing pumpkins.

“Did you know that the glow from a jack-o'-lantern comes from a chemical reaction in the pumpkin?” Carly asked, her voice tinged with excitement. Adam nodded, already envisioning his own pumpkin masterpiece lit up on their doorstep.

The duo decided to accompany their reading with hands-on experiments. Inspired by their latest book, they fashioned a simple volcano using baking soda and vinegar, watching in amazement as it erupted like a mini Halloween masterpiece. With laughter filling the air, October transformed into a month of imaginative discovery, where stories came to life and science became an enchanting adventure.