Now in paperback! The second book in the
laugh-out-loud series by children's literature legend Jon Scieszka.
"[I]n true Scieszka style, the majority of the book is a joyful
exploration of what he does best―make the known seem absurd and the absurd seem
perfectly reasonable. A funny, ridiculous journey into space infused with a
thoughtful ecological message." ―School Library Journal
AstroWolf, LaserShark, SmartHawk, and StinkBug are ready for
a new mission to find a planet fit for human life after we've finally made
Earth unlivable. When they splash-land on the Water Planet, they find
power-hungry clams, a rebellious underwater force, and a world full of
too-good-to-be-true. Can this aquatic world really be humans' new home? And why
are these clams so eager to swap planets?
The AstroNuts series continues “with all
the same punchy puns and visual panache as its predecessor. Scieszka skillfully
weaves facts about climate change and environmental and social commentary into
his jet-propelled zaniness, bringing a subtle undercurrent of relevance into a
seemingly goofy tale. . . . A high energy follow-up proving silly can still be
smart.” ―Kirkus Reviews
POPULAR SERIES: The AstroNuts Mission series
has taken off with starred reviews and lots of love for the first two titles.
These books are LOL funny and will delight kids who gobble up series like The
Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The 39-Story Treehouse, Big Nate, Dog
Man, and Captain Underpants.
FUN AND SCIENTIFIC: Each book incorporates STEM elements in
an entertaining way, and readers will recognize quite a few dilemmas the
AstroNuts face from current events on Earth. Teachers and librarians love them
as much as kids do. Space, science, and talking animals: There's something here
for everyone!
GREAT FOR RELUCTANT READERS: Featuring cool topics and
bright art, and relying on visual literacy and minimal text, this is a quick,
easy, and fun read.
BELOVED AUTHOR: Jon Scieszka is the author of many
bestselling children's books, including The True Story of the Three
Little Pigs! and The Stinky Cheese Man. He was the first
National Ambassador of Young People's Literature and is a passionate reading
advocate.
Perfect for:
- Kids
ages 8-12
- Readers
seeking fun elementary school chapter book series
- Family
and classroom read-aloud
- Parents,
grandparents, teachers, librarians, and educators looking to introduce
STEM and environmental topics to children
- Fans
of Jon Scieszka
- Readers
who love series like Dog Man, Big Nate, Diary
of a Wimpy Kid, and Captain Underpants
About the Author
Jon Scieszka is best known for his bestselling
picture books, including The True Story of the Three Little Pigs! and The
Stinky Cheese Man. He is also the founder of guysread.com and a champion
force behind guyslisten.com, and was the first National Ambassador of Young
People's Literature. He lives in Brooklyn.
Steven Weinberg writes and illustrates kids' books about dinosaurs, roller
coasters, beards, and chainsaws. He lives in the Catskills in New York.
