Description
Winner of:
2015 Golden Duck Picture Book Award, Children's Science Fiction
The long-awaited prequel to the other books in the Science Adventures with Max the Dog series, this installment follows Max on his trip to the International Space Station where he shares in the adventures of astronaut life and helps save everyone from a potential disaster along the way. The book teaches children to see themselves and the planet in a new light and encourages readers to discover how they can help make the world a better place. Accompanying the story of how Max saves the day are numerous "Big Kid Box" sidebars that offer science facts and other pieces of fascinating information. Grown-ups and kids learn about science together with this fun and educational picture book.
About the Author
Jeffrey Bennett is an astrophysicist and educator who proposed the idea for and helped develop the Voyage Scale Model Solar System -- the first science-oriented exhibit approved for permanent installation on the National Mall in Washington, DC. He is the lead author of best-selling college textbooks in four distinct disciplines: astronomy, mathematics, statistics, and astrobiology. He lives in Boulder, Colorado. Alan Okamoto is a children's book illustrator and a space artist who has done commissioned work for the Air Force, numerous aerospace corporations, and college textbooks. He lives in Lodi, California. Michael Carroll is a business expert with management and Human Resources experience at major corporations throughout the United States. Michael lends his expertise in trend analysis and the macro-business environment to provide an integrated look at the impact millennials have on today's companies.
Reviews
A "charming series". -- Boulder Daily Camera on the Max Books
"The artwork is plentiful, colorful, and realistic. The material has been vetted by a baker's dozen of educators (and one astronaut) and should blend seamlessly into the curriculum." -- School Library Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9781937548285
Author Jeffrey Bennett
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Big Kid Science
Publisher Big Kid Science
Weight(grams) 603g
Dimensions(mm) 279mm * 279mm * 10mm
2015 Golden Duck Picture Book Award, Children's Science Fiction
The long-awaited prequel to the other books in the Science Adventures with Max the Dog series, this installment follows Max on his trip to the International Space Station where he shares in the adventures of astronaut life and helps save everyone from a potential disaster along the way. The book teaches children to see themselves and the planet in a new light and encourages readers to discover how they can help make the world a better place. Accompanying the story of how Max saves the day are numerous "Big Kid Box" sidebars that offer science facts and other pieces of fascinating information. Grown-ups and kids learn about science together with this fun and educational picture book.
About the Author
Jeffrey Bennett is an astrophysicist and educator who proposed the idea for and helped develop the Voyage Scale Model Solar System -- the first science-oriented exhibit approved for permanent installation on the National Mall in Washington, DC. He is the lead author of best-selling college textbooks in four distinct disciplines: astronomy, mathematics, statistics, and astrobiology. He lives in Boulder, Colorado. Alan Okamoto is a children's book illustrator and a space artist who has done commissioned work for the Air Force, numerous aerospace corporations, and college textbooks. He lives in Lodi, California. Michael Carroll is a business expert with management and Human Resources experience at major corporations throughout the United States. Michael lends his expertise in trend analysis and the macro-business environment to provide an integrated look at the impact millennials have on today's companies.
Reviews
A "charming series". -- Boulder Daily Camera on the Max Books
"The artwork is plentiful, colorful, and realistic. The material has been vetted by a baker's dozen of educators (and one astronaut) and should blend seamlessly into the curriculum." -- School Library Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9781937548285
Author Jeffrey Bennett
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Big Kid Science
Publisher Big Kid Science
Weight(grams) 603g
Dimensions(mm) 279mm * 279mm * 10mm
