Art Smart, Science Detective

Art Smart, Science Detective

The Case of the Sliding Spaceship

  • Author: Long, Melinda; Wyrick, Monica; Jeffcoat, Kim Shealy
  • Publisher: University of South Carolina Press
  • Serie: Young Palmetto Books
  • ISBN: 9781611179354
  • eISBN Pdf: 9781611179361
  • Place of publication:  South Carolina , United States
  • Year of digital publication: 2018
  • Month: December
  • Language: English

Three friends prepare for an alien invasion with aluminum foil, peanut butter, and science

When Art and his friends—Robbie, Jason, and Amy—are having a sleepover, they decide to use Art's telescope for some stargazing. They are shocked to see a purple spaceship hurtling toward Earth. While his parents think his imagination is getting the best of him, Art thinks Earth is at risk of an alien invasion. What should he do? Should Art and his fellow science detectives alert the authorities, or should they take matters into their own hands?

When the local police don't seem concerned about Art's report, the kids decide to apply their knowledge of science and critical thinking skills to prepare for the impending attack. They need a plan—and fast!

What transpires as they gear up for the spaceship's arrival will amuse and educate. Art Smart, Science Detective will appeal to budding scientists and even reluctant young readers as it answers burning questions such as "How close is science fiction to real life?" and "Can peanut butter really keep your brain safe from an alien assault?" This entertaining journey through the science of the sky is easily incorporated into middle-grade science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics courses.

  • Cover
  • ART SMART, SCIENCE DETECTIVE
  • Title
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • CONTENTS
  • Chapter One THEY’RE COMING!
  • Chapter Two THE MOVIE THAT ATE MY REC ROOM
  • Chapter Three THE CREATURE FROM THE DEEPEST NIGHT!
  • Chapter Four STORIES OF THE SKY
  • Chapter Five WHAT'S FUZZY, PURPLE, AND COMING OUR WAY?
  • Chapter Six ONE MORE DEFENDER OF THE BLUE PLANET
  • Chapter Seven READY OR NOT!
  • Chapter Eight PURPLE SPACESHIPS EVERYWHERE
  • Chapter Nine IT'S ALL IN THE WAY YOU LOOK AT IT
  • EPILOGUE SCIENCE IN THE SKY

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