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:	9781663907516
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2021
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.

Interviews

A new series of nonfiction graphic novels featuring perennial favorite Max Axiom, whose comics have sold more than 1 million copies combined;

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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