Jeffrey O Bennett
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Max the dog and his friend Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo missions, inspiring the nations of the world to build a Moon colony. Scientific principles that support the story are clearly explained in "Big Kid Boxes" appearing on each page.
Author
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Diego daydreams of being a wizard with magical powers. He imagines using these powers to make the world a better place, and in particular to fight global warming. But when he snaps out of his daydreaming and remembers that he can't really do magic, he wonders whether there is anything he can do in real life to help save the world. As the book draws to a close, he walks past a mirror--and in the reflection, he sees that he has become a wizard after...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Scientifically-accurate illustrations and information-packed sidebars enrich this fascinating tale, the third in this acclaimed series about diversity and space exploration. Set in the future, Max the Dog’s friend Tori is all grown up and is the chief scientist of the Jupiter Mission. In order to reach their spacecraft, Max and his crew must take an amazing ride on a new device called the Space Elevator. Once they’ve probed the planet’s atmosphere,...
Author
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This exciting picture book combines an engaging story with real science to help children and parents learn about Mars. Back from his trip to the moon, Max the dog is ready for his next adventure the first human mission to Mars. But the trip is too long for his human friend Tori to make, so she helps Max prepare for the journey. On the red planet, Max sniffs out many mysteries and makes one of the most important discoveries of all time. The engaging...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
A brief path through astronomy that helps students gain an appreciation for astronomy and discovery in science
The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals is the briefest introduction to astronomy in the Bennett series and supports instructors using an active or collaborative approach to teaching. By focusing on the process of science and fundamental concepts of astronomy, The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals allows time for the use of other instructional...
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