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Books in The Magnificent Makers series

  • The Magnificent Makers #1: How to Test a Friendship

    Theanne Griffith, Reggie Brown

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 19, 2020)
    BOOM! SNAP! WHIZ! ZAP! The Magnificent Makers series is filled with science, adventure, and characters that readers will love! A modern-day Magic School Bus for chapter book readers!This book includes two science activities kids can do at home! These quick educational activities (30 minutes or less) use items you probably already have on hand!Violet and Pablo are best friends who love science! So when they discover a riddle that opens a magic portal in the Science Space at school, they can't wait to check it out! Along with their new classmate, Deepak, the friends discover a magical makerspace called the Maker Maze. It's a laboratory full of robots, 3D printers, an antigravity chamber, and more. Doors line the walls of the makerspace, with a new science adventure waiting behind each one.With the help of a hilarious and odd scientist, the Magnificent Makers embark on out-of-this-world adventures that help them master the science concepts they are learning in school. This series will cover several scientific topics (at an age-appropriate level) ranging from human biology to ecology, while also exploring issues such as managing failure, teamwork, courage, and jealousy.Don't miss book #2: Brain Trouble!
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  • The Magnificent Makers #2: Brain Trouble

    Theanne Griffith, Reggie Brown

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 19, 2020)
    BOOM! SNAP! WHIZ! ZAP! The Magnificent Makers series is filled with science, adventure, and characters that readers will love! A modern-day Magic School Bus for chapter book readers!This book includes two science activities kids can do at home! These quick educational activities (30 minutes or less) use items you probably already have on hand--or can easily order if needed!Violet and Pablo are best friends who love science! So when they discover a riddle that opens a magic portal in the brain fair at school, they can't wait to check it out! In this adventure, the friends enter the Maker Maze--a magical makerspace--along with a set of twins who are interested in learning all about the brain. The kids can't wait to solve science puzzles . . . if first, they can learn to work together! With the help of a hilarious and odd scientist, the Magnificent Makers embark on out-of-this-world adventures that help them master the science concepts they are learning in school. This series will cover several scientific topics (at an age-appropriate level) ranging from human biology to ecology, while also exploring issues such as managing failure, teamwork, courage, and jealousy.
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  • The Magnificent Book of Animals

    Tom Jackson, Val Walerczuk

    Hardcover (Silver Dolphin Books, May 1, 2017)
    The Magnificent Book of Animals showcases fascinating mammals from around the world with colorful, oversized illustrations and captivating facts.Wild and wonderful mammals are everywhere--in the mountains, across the savanna, on the frozen tundra, and high in the trees. The Magnificent Book of Animals features oversized pages with detailed full-color illustrations of 36 of the world's most majestic mammals, including giant pandas, African elephants, polar bears, and ring-tailed lemurs. Concise facts highlight each animal's unique behaviors and abilities, and fact boxes allow the reader to compare each animal's size, habitat, life span, and diet. Rich, authentic illustrations will capture the reader's interest in the magnificent animals that live all across the world.
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  • The Magnificent Makers #3: Riding Sound Waves

    Theanne Griffith, Reggie Brown

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 8, 2020)
    Boom! Snap! Whiz! Zap! The Magnificent Makers chapter book series is filled with science, adventure, and characters kids will love! Every book includes two science activities kids can do at home! A modern day Magic School Bus for the chapter book reader!A wacky scientist, Dr. Crisp loves to invite students to the her Maker Maze for a STEM-filled adventure! Just solve a riddle and the portal to the Maze will appear! But there's a catch...if the kids don't complete a challenge fast enough, they can never come back to the Maze!Pablo and Violet are on a field trip to the science museum and today they're paired up with a classmate they don't know very well--Henry. As they enter the Maze and learn about touch, hearing, and vision, Pablo and Violet learn that there's more to Henry and his odd behavior than meets the eye - Henry has a sensory processing disorder. Together they'll learn a little something about feelings (literally!), acceptance, and what makes us special.
  • The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures

    Tom Jackson, Val Walerczuk

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, June 1, 2017)
    The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures introduces young readers to the diversity of marine life through stunning, oversized illustrations and fascinating facts.The world's oceans are teeming with amazing animals, and The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures brings this undersea world into the reader's hands with dazzling, oversized illustrations and captivating facts. Each of the 36 animals is presented in full color, accompanied by interesting information about how it survives in its natural habitat. Key characteristics of each creature are also presented in fact boxes for easy reference. From the reclusive giant squid and the awe-inspiring blue whale to the colorful insulamon freshwater crab and the mysterious oarfish, the magnificent creatures of the oceans lie in wait on these pages.
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  • Magnificent Book of Reptiles and Amphibians

    Tom Jackson, Mat Edwards

    Hardcover (Silver Dolphin Books, March 5, 2019)
    An illustrated introduction to the stunning diversity of reptiles and amphibians around the world!The Magnificent Book of Reptiles and Amphibians is a beautifully illustrated collection of the some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth. From the fierce king cobra to the colorful fire-bellied toad, each animal is explored in-depth with fact files and a selection of awe-inspiring information. This large format features stunning illustrations that provide an up-close view of some of the rarest reptiles and amphibians. This volume is a wonderful keepsake that will be revisited time and again.
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  • Bright Ideas

    Ben Humeniuk

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2019)
    Maralys has a rival at school, and it's getting under her skin. Susan Ashby's father owns a technology company, and Susan uses that to her advantage during a class presentation. Maralys decides to show Susan how to do things Maker Club style. After a hectic trial-and-error period involving tea and lemon juice, not to mention a ton of pennies, Maralys assembles her own battery. How will her battery perform for the class presentation? Will Susan Ashby have the last laugh? Curious readers find the answers to these questions in the pages of this exciting and humorous narrative.
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  • The Magnificent Makers #1: How to Test a Friendship

    Theanne Griffith, Reggie Brown

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 19, 2020)
    BOOM! SNAP! WHIZ! ZAP! The Magnificent Makers series is filled with science, adventure, and characters that readers will love! A modern-day Magic School Bus for chapter book readers!This book includes two science activities kids can do at home! These quick educational activities (30 minutes or less) use items you probably already have on hand!Violet and Pablo are best friends who love science! So when they discover a riddle that opens a magic portal in the Science Space at school, they can't wait to check it out! Along with their new classmate, Deepak, the friends discover a magical makerspace called the Maker Maze. It's a laboratory full of robots, 3D printers, an antigravity chamber, and more. Doors line the walls of the makerspace, with a new science adventure waiting behind each one.With the help of a hilarious and odd scientist, the Magnificent Makers embark on out-of-this-world adventures that help them master the science concepts they are learning in school. This series will cover several scientific topics (at an age-appropriate level) ranging from human biology to ecology, while also exploring issues such as managing failure, teamwork, courage, and jealousy.Don't miss book #2: Brain Trouble!
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  • The Magnificent Makers #2: Brain Trouble

    Theanne Griffith, Reggie Brown

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 19, 2020)
    BOOM! SNAP! WHIZ! ZAP! The Magnificent Makers series is filled with science, adventure, and characters that readers will love! A modern-day Magic School Bus for chapter book readers!This book includes two science activities kids can do at home! These quick educational activities (30 minutes or less) use items you probably already have on hand--or can easily order if needed!Violet and Pablo are best friends who love science! So when they discover a riddle that opens a magic portal in the brain fair at school, they can't wait to check it out! In this adventure, the friends enter the Maker Maze--a magical makerspace--along with a set of twins who are interested in learning all about the brain. The kids can't wait to solve science puzzles . . . if first, they can learn to work together! With the help of a hilarious and odd scientist, the Magnificent Makers embark on out-of-this-world adventures that help them master the science concepts they are learning in school. This series will cover several scientific topics (at an age-appropriate level) ranging from human biology to ecology, while also exploring issues such as managing failure, teamwork, courage, and jealousy.
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  • The Mighty Magnet

    Ben Humeniuk

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2019)
    After accidentally causing every computer in the school to fill up with memes, Felix receives some straight talk from his older brother, Michael. Michael gives Felix an iron ring once worn by their father as a way to inspire him to embrace his strengths and work to overcome his weaknesses. Despite the pep talk, Felix loses the ring down a pool drain at school the next day. What can he do? He goes to the other Makers for help. Together, the Magnificent Makers create their own electromagnet! But will it work?
  • The Robot Frog Guy

    Ben Humeniuk

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2019)
    Wayne, the Maker Club's vegan member, wants to stand up for his beliefs, but his biology teacher, Mr. Jensen, has other plans. After refusing to dissect a frog in Jensen's class, Wayne is sent to the principal's office. Luckily, other people including the principal, the Maker Club adviser, and the other members of the club are more understanding. And they have an idea! Readers will follow along as Wayne, Sadie, Felix, and Maralys make a robotic frog for a class of third graders. How will Mr. Jensen respond to this alternative project? Readers will thoroughly enjoy discovering the answer.
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  • Bright Ideas

    Ben Humeniuk

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2019)
    Maralys has a rival at school, and it's getting under her skin. Susan Ashby's father owns a technology company, and Susan uses that to her advantage during a class presentation. Maralys decides to show Susan how to do things Maker Club style. After a hectic trial-and-error period involving tea and lemon juice, not to mention a ton of pennies, Maralys assembles her own battery. How will her battery perform for the class presentation? Will Susan Ashby have the last laugh? Curious readers find the answers to these questions in the pages of this exciting and humorous narrative.
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