Alien in My Pocket #8: Space Invaders: A Thrilling Science Chapter Book for Kids (Ages 6-10) About Saving the World

Ball, Nate

ISBN 10: 006237091X / ISBN 13: 9780062370914

Published by HarperCollins, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Alien in My Pocket #8: Space Invaders: A Thrilling Science Chapter Book for Kids (Ages 6-10) About Saving the World
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 006237091X
• ISBN 13: 9780062370914
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Pamintuan, Macky
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

It’s the thrilling conclusion to the Alien in My Pocket series! With a page-turning plot, plenty of fun science facts, illustrations throughout, and a do-it-yourself, hands-on experiment at the end, this is an appealing chapter book series for young readers. And it’s all from the amazing brain of MIT graduate Nate Ball, host of PBS’s Emmy Award–winning Design Squad series.

Zack has grown fond of his troublesome buddy, Amp, since the four-inch-tall alien crash-landed his spaceship through Zack’s bedroom window. They’ve gotten into more than their fair share of trouble together, but they’ve always invented a way out of it. Until a fleet of ships from Amp’s home planet filled the sky and started firing its weapons. Zack and Amp have to do the thing most kids only dare imagine―save the world!

Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts

• Reluctant Hero: Zack is just a regular fourth grader who loves baseball. Now he and his four-inch-tall alien buddy have to stop an invasion and save the entire planet.
• Inventive Problem Solving: From escaping soldiers to figuring out the perfect peace offering (hint: it involves Ritz Crackers), Zack and Amp must invent their way out of their biggest trouble yet.
• Hands-On STEM Project: Includes a fun, do-it-yourself stomp rocket experiment designed by the author, an MIT grad and host of PBS’s Design Squad.
• Thrilling Series Conclusion: Fans of the Alien in My Pocket series will love this action-packed final installment that wraps up Amp’s journey.

About the Authors

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.

Macky Pamintuan is an accomplished artist who lives in the Philippines with his wife, Aymone; their baby girl, Alison; and a West Highland white terrier named Winter.