Pirate, Viking & Scientist

Author: Chapman, Jared

Format: Picture Book

Number Of Pages: 40

Details:

In this funny story that's perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, a determined little boy won't rest until he proves his theory that you really can have more than one best friend! Pirate is friends with Scientist. Scientist is friends with Viking. Pirate and Viking are NOT friends. What can Scientist do? Use his brain, of course--and the scientific method! He forms a hypothesis, conducts an experiment, observes his results, and tests his subjects again and again until he discovers the perfect formula for friendship. Includes a bonus list of scientific terms and definitions, just right for young readers. From School Library Journal K-Gr 2—In this quirky story, young Scientist is friends with Viking and Pirate, but the latter two absolutely do not get along. Tensions run high at Scientist's birthday party, so he turns to science to try to bring his buddies together. He forms a hypothesis, conducts an experiment, studies his results, and adjusts his calculations. After reflecting on his work, Scientist ultimately unites Viking and Pirate around their shared interests: boats, swords, pillaging, and plundering. Scientist's final experiment is a success, and all three characters become friends. The accessible text, silly premise, and simple yet accurate incorporation of scientific principles make this a unique gem for elementary collections. Onomatopoeia features prominently in action sequences that invite inferences, and the ink and digitally colored illustrations employ a fun and funky use of color. The graph-paper background and Venn diagram on title page are delightful references to the scientific theme. This is a great read-aloud to foster discussions around the scientific process and important lessons about friendship. An excellent addition.—Whitney LeBlanc, Staten Island Academy, NY

Reviews:

"A clear triumph for the scientific method....as funny as it is sneakily informative."

― Kirkus Reviews

"The accessible text, silly premise, and simple yet accurate incorporation of scientific principles make this a unique gem for elementary collections.... This is a great read-aloud to foster discussions around the scientific process and important lessons about friendship. An excellent addition."

― School Library Journal

"With boisterous drawings...and a preface providing key terms in the scientific method, it's great inspiration for classroom science units or at-home Venn-diagramming."

― Publishers Weekly

"From the informative endpapers to the graph paper backgrounds, readers will be absorbed by every playful scientific detail. Terrific choice for classrooms and read-alouds to introduce themes of friendship and science."

― Booklist

About the Author:

Jared Chapman is the creator of Pirate, Viking & Scientist; Steve, Raised by Wolves; Vegetables in Underwear; and Fruits in Suits. He has also illustrated Be Glad Your Dad...(Is Not an Octopus!) by Matthew Logelin and Sara Jensen and Wordplay by Adam Lehrhaupt. He has worked for Walt Disney Television Animation, Nick Jr., Hallmark, and The Hollywood Reporter, among others. He lives in Texas....

EAN: 9780316253895

Release Date: 11-11-2014

Languages: English

Item Note: Great shape- pages are unmarked and sharp.Has a remainder mark. Hardcover Used - Like New Ships fast! 2014

Item Condition: UsedLikeNew

Binding: Hardcover