George the Flybot and the Lost Camera on Mount Everest

Meet GEORGE the flybot, a one-of-a-kind robotic fly on his first official mission! With instructions from Darcy Luna, his boss at Fly on the Wall Inc., GEORGE zips off to the Himalayas to search for a camera that went missing during an ill-fated 1924 Mount Everest summit attempt. GEORGE understands that he might change history by discovering who really conquered Mount Everest. But GEORGE has a mission of his own: to learn more about how humans act and feel, and maybe - just maybe - find a friend. Book 1 in the GEORGE THE FLYBOT series.

"Based on real historical events, this series cleverly combines robotics with history. The grayscale illustrations complement the narrative, bringing GEORGE and his adventures to life. -VERDICT: A great addition to any chapter book collection." -School Library Journal

Nessa Bellido Schwarz is a Latina author who writes about history, science, nature, and the joys and perils of growing up. She lives in Southern California with her husband, son, and a tortoise named Leonardo Da Vinci. Nessa is a longtime member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and her work has been published in Highlights magazine. GEORGE the Flybot is her debut chapter-book series for children.

Jason Fruchter is an illustrator and animator living his childhood dream. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Jason moved to New York City and worked for MTV Animation. Later, he cofounded A&J Studios, working with Cartoon Network, Disney, Nickelodeon, and Sanrio to illustrate popular characters for children. He now lives in Seattle, Washington, where he continues to draw well-known characters and create new character designs.