Publisher Description

Max Axiom has a mission. His nephew Nick wants to take his skateboarding skills to the next level but he needs a new board to accomplish his dreams. Join Max as he uses the engineering process to design and build a totally rad skateboard.
Max Axiom super cool super scientist extraordinaire is back in action in these nonfiction graphic novels Using the powers he acquired in a freak accident Max demonstrates and explores these science technology engineering and math STEM concepts in ways never before experienced in the classroom. See firsthand how cool and exciting science can be

Author Biography

Tammy Enz holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a master's degree in journalism and mass communications. She teaches at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and has written dozens of books on science and engineering topics for young people. 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.

Table of Contents

Engineering rules -- How do these things work? -- Building the better board -- Testing it out.

Review

Max Axiom, the supercharged scientist of series past, moves from the natural world into the realm of high-tech (mostly) in this graphic novel-style STEM-focused subset. In Scientists and in Engineers he puts together teams for, respectively, a science fair and a lunar colony by zipping from the International Space Station to the ocean's bottom for quick interviews with a range of STEM specialists. The other two volumes are more process oriented, following each stage in the design and construction of a super skateboard and a large recycling facility. Sidebars clarify and expand upon information presented in the narratives. Enhanced by their visual format, resource lists, and closing spreads containing historical background notes and additional information, these volumes offer stimulating glances at their topics-- "School Library Journal, Series Made Simple"

Review Quote

Max Axiom, the supercharged scientist of series past, moves from the natural world into the realm of high-tech (mostly) in this graphic novel-style STEM-focused subset. In Scientists and in Engineers he puts together teams for, respectively, a science fair and a lunar colony by zipping from the International Space Station to the ocean's bottom for quick interviews with a range of STEM specialists. The other two volumes are more process oriented, following each stage in the design and construction of a super skateboard and a large recycling facility. Sidebars clarify and expand upon information presented in the narratives. Enhanced by their visual format, resource lists, and closing spreads containing historical background notes and additional information, these volumes offer stimulating glances at their topics

Promotional "Headline"

* Features the popular super scientist, Max Axiom, in an original adventure * Incorporates dynamic, full-color comic book art and paneling * Packed with solid science and engineering content that supports the STEM initiative

Feature

Illustration(s)/Drawing(s), More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading

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