Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo by Jon Scieszka
Frank Einstein's adventures continue--this time involving the science of the human body--in this winning combination of real-life science and humor from the New York Times bestselling team of Jon Scieszka and Brian Biggs!
The two-color cartoon illustrations are detailed and engaging…facts are educational and presented in an interesting way…draws readers into the book with its boy-friendly hijinks…This book teaches kids a lot in an accessible, easy-to-read format… -- Kira Moody, Whitmore Public Library, Salt Lake City, UT * School Library Journal *
Scieszka's third joke-filled Frank Einstein adventure jam-packed with sneaky science lessons is perfect for young scientists who may prefer fact to fictionBiggs' ample tricolor (orange, black, and white in this outing) illustrations extend both the story and the science. Aftermatter broadens the fun with additional science facts, puzzles, and even baseball tips. Halfway through the series, the science and the sly (and slapstick) laughs are still going strong. * Kirkus *
A perfect page-by-page balance of nerdy science and zany humor will draw readers in and keep them moving. * Booklist *
Scieszka's third joke-filled Frank Einstein adventure jam-packed with sneaky science lessons is perfect for young scientists who may prefer fact to fictionBiggs' ample tricolor (orange, black, and white in this outing) illustrations extend both the story and the science. Aftermatter broadens the fun with additional science facts, puzzles, and even baseball tips. Halfway through the series, the science and the sly (and slapstick) laughs are still going strong. * Kirkus *
A perfect page-by-page balance of nerdy science and zany humor will draw readers in and keep them moving. * Booklist *
Jon Scieszka is one of the most important, iconic and best-loved voices in children’s literature. From his classic picture books; The True Story of the Three Little Pigs! and The Stinky Cheese Man, and chapter books; the Time Warp Trio series, that have sold millions of copies to his literacy initiatives such as Guys Read and his tenure as the first National Ambassador of Young People’s Literature, Jon Scieszka has cemented his reputation as one of the most trusted and respected authorities on what middle-grade boys read.Brian Biggs has illustrated books by Garth Nix, Cynthia Rylant and Katherine Applegate and is the writer and illustrator of the Everything Goes series.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781419716430 |
| ISBN 10 | 1419716433 |
| Title | Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo |
| Author | Jon Scieszka |
| Series | Frank Einstein |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Harry N. Abrams |
| Year published | 2015-08-25 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Grades 3-6) 2016 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |