Kids' Chemical Solutions

Chemistry is the story of connection— between atoms, ideas, and all of us. Through art, play, and storytelling, we’re building Molecular Literacy, empowering learners to see the invisible and understand the world on a molecular level.

Because when you can read molecules, the whole world becomes a story.

At Kids’ Chemical Solutions, we believe the best way to learn science is through imagination and play. Our award-winning M.C. Detective Agency comic book and game series transform chemistry into an unforgettable adventure, where kids solve molecular mysteries alongside quirky characters like Poppi and Ray.

TEDx

Molecular Literacy for Ages 8-108

What happens when storytelling meets science? Curiosity and humor ignite understanding.

Dr. Colleen Kelley shares how imagination and creativity can open the molecular world to everyone.

Listen to Our Free Audio Books

"What if World" podcast

Chapter 1: You Can Fondue It!

Mr. Eric has been hard at work adapting a comic book for kids into an audio drama! Join Poppi and Ray as they learn about chemistry and travel through time to help solve a molecular mystery.

Chapter 2: The Periodic Table of Ice Cream

In chapter two of our audio drama, Poppi and Ray meet Thomas Edison and learn about the Periodic Table. Ray also discovers a love of calcium. Can the kids help the Radium Girls in time? We’ll find next month in the exciting conclusion.

Chapter 3: The Famous Flip Flop

It’s the exciting conclusion of File 1: The Case of the Deadly Dials! In chapter three of our ongoing comic book adaptation, Poppi and Ray finally meet the Radium girls and expose the truth about their working conditions. Also, Ray reveals his great invention as we learn more about the Periodic Table of Elements!

Chapter 4: Don't Try This At Home

It’s the beginning of File 2: The Case of the Missing (Atomic) Model. In chapter four of our ongoing comic book adaptation, Poppi and Ray travel back in time to meet Albert Einstein and start learning about what an atom truly is. Can you help them along the way?

Chapter 5: Clouds Not Orbits

Poppi and Ray will need your help, and Albert Einstein’s, to wrap up their second adventure with the MC Detective Agency. As the kids work to save the future, we’ll learn about Electrons, Protons, Neutrons, and cotton candy!

Chapter 6: Time Raiders

Poppi and Ray are headed to the Caribbean in 1707 for their most fantastical time-travel adventure yet. They’ll need your help learning about ions and ionic compounds as they prepare to face the dreaded pirate Chlorine Clive, a notorious electron thief!

Chapter 7: Follow the Red-Dotted Road

Meet the Dread Pirate Chlorine Clive and his crew of electron-stealing elements aboard their ship, The Grand Anion. They’re racing toward a king’s ransom of gold and silver, but our detectives, Poppi and Ray, are determined to get there first. Can you learn enough about ions and ionic compounds to help?

Chapter 8: It’s Ion Town

Poppi and Ray finally find the treasure and meet the pirates. Can their knowledge of ions and ionic compounds save the day, or will Chlorine Clive take the treasure and rule the seven seas?

Chapter 9: Chemistry is Yummy

Join us for File 4: The Case of the Vanishing Van Gogh, and help Poppi and Ray by learning about polyatomic ions. It’s gonna rock!

Chemistry is more than science… it’s the shared joy of everything.

We're Building Molecular Literacy With kids' chemical solutions

Because when you can read molecules, the whole world becomes a story.

TEDx

Molecular Literacy for Ages 8-108

Listen to Our Free Audio Books

"What if World" podcast