The Science Unfair (Alien in My Pocket) - Hardcover

Ball, Nate

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062314947 ISBN 13: 9780062314949

Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2014

Synopsis

The must-read second book in the Alien in My Pocket series. Zack and Amp are back and up to even more trouble in this hilarious story, complete with a do-it-yourself science experiment!Ever since Amp crash-landed his spaceship through Zack McGee's bedroom window, Zack's life has gotten crazier and his grades have gone from bad to worse. Who has time for homework when there's an alien invasion to stop? But now Zack's up against his greatest challenge yet--the school science fair. If Zack doesn't get an A on his project, he's going to flunk the class. Luckily, Zack has Amp around to help, but when Zack's experiment turns out to be too good, he winds up in a whole different kind of trouble.Complete with many illustrations, a riveting plot, and fun scientific facts, this book is perfect for young readers!Supports the Common Core State Standards

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Ever since Amp crash-landed his spaceship through Zack McGee's bedroom window, Zack's life has gotten crazier and his grades have gone from bad to worse. Who has time for homework when there's an alien invasion to stop? But now Zack's up against his greatest challenge yet--the school science fair. If Zack doesn't get an A on his project, he's going to flunk the class. Luckily, Zack has Amp around to help, but when Zack's experiment turns out to be too good, he winds up in a whole different kind of trouble.

Like every book in the Alien in My Pocket series, The Science UnFair mixes Common Core-aligned science and safe, hands-on experiments with hilarious stories that young readers will love.

About the Author:

Nate Ball is the host of the Emmy and Peabody award-winning PBS reality shows Design Squad and Design Squad Nation. An MIT graduate with a master's in mechanical engineering, Nate is also the cofounder of Atlas Devices, a two-time All-American pole-vaulter, and a competitive beatboxer. He lives with his wife in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0062314947
• ISBN 13: 9780062314949
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 131
• Illustrator: Pamintuan Macky