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Synopsis
Jan and her best friend Sarah have visions of their home-made volcano erupting wildly in class, lava running down its sides as their classmates stare in awe. They want to be the only grade three kids at the Science Fair, and their teacher Mrs. Nelson says they can go. But in her next breath she says, "just don't try the baking-soda-and-vinegar-volcano." They're devastated, but decide to look for another project anyway. Finding a safe Science Fair exhibit proves harder than they thought, but with the help of a box full of garbage and thousands of worms, they find an explosive solution. Jan's Big Bang is a story about two extremely resourceful girls and the rewards they gain for persevering.
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About the Author
CARLOS FREIRE lives in Toronto. He is an illustrator who apprenticed with a leading muralist in his native Chile. He has illustrated numerous books that have been published throughout the world.
Review
"This enjoyable novel's centreal themes—protecting the environment and the importance of perseverance—are well developed. The book is also quite humourous. The fact that the two budding scientists are girls is another plus, given that the disciplines of math and science are sometimes still considered to be male preserve. Recommended." (Canadian Book Review Annual 1998-12-22)
"It is very difficult in this genre to find good books, with good writing and believable characters. Hughes has succeeded admirably... join Jan and Sarah on their adventures. You'll get a big bang out of it." (Lethbridge Herald 1998-01-24)
"...the novels in this series provide good transition material for children who are moving from picture books to novels. Children who read these novels all by themselves will, like the narrators, feel justifiably proud of themselves." (London Free Press 1997-06-28)
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- PublisherFormac
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0887803849
- ISBN 13 9780887803840
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages64
- IllustratorFreire Carlos
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