Max Axiom Science and Engineering Activities series information from publisher website.
From bouncing eggs to monster toothpaste to color changing liquids, Super Scientist Max Axiom makes hands on science experiments super cool! From the secret files of Axiom Laboratories comes a collection of kid friendly chemical reaction experiments and activities. With clear step by step, photo illustrated instructions, these projects will not only teach core curriculum science concepts, but also amaze aspiring young scientists.
Marcelo Baez is a professional illustrator and designer who has worked for international clients such as Microsoft, ESPN Magazine, Dallas Observer, The Weekend Australian Magazine just to name a few. Agnieszka Biskup is a writer and editor based in Chicago. She is a former science editor at the Boston Globe as well as a Knight Fellow at MIT, where she studied science journalism. She served as managing editor of the children's magazine Muse and has written numerous children's books in addition to many articles for newspapers, magazines, and websites. Her books have received awards from Learning magazine, the Association of Educational Publishers, the Society of School Librarians International, and have been chosen as Junior Library Guild selections. She is also a winner of the 2015 American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award in the Writing for Children category.
Super cool chemical reactions -- Bubbling blobs -- Endothermic baggies -- Monster toothpaste -- Mini magic fire extinguisher -- Egg-cellent eggsperiment -- Funny bones -- Polished pennies and copper nails -- Lactic plastic -- Glue goo -- Magic color change.
...an engaging, kid-friendly graphic-novel-style introduction to their theme. . . .follow-up "Axiom Alternatives" prompt open-ended exploration.-- "Booklist"
STARRED REVIEW! In this collection, superhero scientist Max Axiom shares the secrets of how to produce and perform hands-on activities and experiments with every turn of the page. Written in graphic novel format with brightly colored illustrations, the easy-to-follow text engages the reader and even appeals to reluctant readers or those not interested in science. . . .Future engineers and scientists will have fun building a structure, creating chemical reactions, observing forces and motion, or designing and constructing machines.-- "School Library Connection"
STARRED REVIEW! In this collection, superhero scientist Max Axiom shares the secrets of how to produce and perform hands-on activities and experiments with every turn of the page. Written in graphic novel format with brightly colored illustrations, the easy-to-follow text engages the reader and even appeals to reluctant readers or those not interested in science. . . .Future engineers and scientists will have fun building a structure, creating chemical reactions, observing forces and motion, or designing and constructing machines.
Each book includes 8 to 10 Science or Engineering Experiments, Activities, and Projects Hosted by Super Scientist Max Axiom; Curriculum Topics Include Chemical Reactions, Forces and Motion, Mechanical Engineering, and Structural Engineering; Axiom Alternatives for Each Project to Modify or Enhance Results;Full-color, Comic Book-style Introduction to Each Book Featuring Max Axiom; Photo-illustrated Instructions of Each Project's Steps; Callout Definitions; Glossary; Read More, Internet Sites, About the Author
Activities, Bolded Glossary Words, Glossary, Heading(s)/Subheading(s), Illustration(s)/Drawing(s), Index, More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading, Photograph(s), Table of Contents