Ocean Plastics Problem: A Max Axiom Super Scientist Adventure

by Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan, Erik Doescher (Illustrator)

Overview

Plastic is everywhere . . . even in our oceans! But how did it get there, and why does it matter? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of plastic pollution and discover steps we can all take to clean up Earth's waters.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781663921758
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2021
Series:	Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	GN670L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan is an author and teacher from Pittsburgh, PA. She loves exploring history and science and has written over a dozen fiction and nonfiction books and graphic novels. Her books include The Science and Technology of Leonardo da Vinci and Animal Allies: 15 Amazing Women in Wildlife Research. Elizabeth lives with her family and pet schnoodle and loves board games, birding, and baking. She’s a lifelong runner and avid community scientist.

Erik Doescher is an illustrator that specializes in licensed art for publishing, style guides, and merchandising. He has worked in the industry for over 25 years, and his clients include DC Comics, Penguin/Random House, Nickelodeon, Golden Books, Hasbro, The Walt Disney Company, Capstone, and Warner Brothers.

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Editorial Reviews

Super scientist Max Axiom is back, but now he has the help of Lizzy and Nick Axiom. . . .Channeling Captain Planet, this engaging graphic presentation stars three Black science heroes and delves into its subject with verve. While Nick leads a beach cleanup, Max and Lizzy visit a scientist on a research ship to learn more about plastics and how people can help keep them out of the water. Question-driven dialogue results in conversational explanations that make this environmental topic extremely accessible.

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