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The Birthday Blastoff

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"Will appeal to fans of other ­STEM-infused series like Emily ­Calandrelli’s 'Ada Lace' and Asia Citro’s 'Zoey and Sassafras.'"—School Library Journal
 
The fourth installment of the Kate the Chemist fiction series that shows kids that everyone can be a scientist! Perfect for fans of the Girls Who Code series.
When Kate's brother Liam is having a science-themed birthday party the very same day that the science club in Kate's school is planning a special rocket launch experiment, Kate isn't sure how she'll manage to do it all: be a great big sister AND a great science club member. But with a little help from chemistry—and her friends—Kate figures out a way to be in two places at once. That is, until she is late to pick up the ice cream cake, which means Liam won't have a birthday cake for his party! Will science be able to save the day?
From Kate the Chemist, chemistry professor and science entertainer as seen on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Wendy Williams Show, and The Today Show, comes a clever and fun middle grade series that is the perfect introduction to STEM for young readers!
Make Your Own Rocket! Experiment Inside!
 
Praise for Dragons vs. Unicorns:
"Proves that science and fun go together like molecules in a polymer."—School Library Journal
"It's a great introduction to the basics of Chemistry that is readily accessible to a variety of ages . . . . The way the everyday chemistry is blended in is done seamlessly, and has [me and my ten-year-old son] noticing how we are all doing a little bit of science every day." —GeekMom.com
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    • School Library Journal

      June 1, 2021

      Gr 2-5-The fourth adventure in the "Kate the Chemist" series follows the titular hero as she navigates chemistry experiments, rocket launches, school drama, and more. Kate befriends a new member of the science club, Tala, and the two bond over a shared passion for science. But their burgeoning friendship causes Birdie, Kate's art-loving best friend, to feel isolated. She immediately distances herself from the pair, much to Kate's confusion and dismay. Meanwhile, the science club plans a rocket launch, an experiment suggested by Tala. There is one major problem: The launch falls on the exact same day and time as Kate's younger brother's birthday party. Through clever thinking and no shortage of STEM, Kate works out a way to attend both events, mend friendships, create new ones, and support her brother. Kate and her family are white, Tala and her family are Filipino, and their classmates are racially diverse. Instructions for a double balloon rocket experiment, including materials, protocol, and an explanation of the science behind the experiment, follow the story. VERDICT With numerous scientific concepts and terms scattered throughout, this pleasant title will appeal to fans of other STEM-infused series like Emily Calandrelli's "Ada Lace" and Asia Citro's "Zoey and Sassafras." An additional purchase for middle grade collections.-Olivia Gorecke, Cape May Cty. Lib., Ocean View, NJ

      Copyright 2021 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • English

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  • Lexile® Measure:600
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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