Slime King

by Catherine Daly, Maine Diaz (Illustrator)

Overview

Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make it Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. With bright, eye-catching art and explanatory sidebars with additional information on the topic, these books show kids how to use their hands, their heads, their creativity, and their problem-solving skills to overcome every challenge facing them.

Leo is the king of slime. He even has his own slime-making business! His parents just ask him to keep up his grades. The only problem? Science class! With the Makers Make It Work series, any kid can be a Maker! Each book also includes an activity for young makers to try themselves. (Topic: Chemistry)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781635926613
Publisher:	Astra Publishing House
Publication date:	07/13/2021
Series:	Makers Make It Work Series
Sold by:	Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	9 MB
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Catherine Daly has written many great books for kids, including titles from the Makers Make It Work series. Maine Diaz was born in La Plata, Argentina. She studied Audiovisual Communication and her work can be seen in a number of films as well as children's books.

Editorial Reviews

"Combining ever-popular slime with a nod to social media, this early reader in the Makers Make It Work series keeps beginning science fun. Young Leo has many hobbies, but his passion is making slime. He even has a dedicated website, where he posts videos of slime-making methods and tricks and has a line of customers asking for his creations. Leo's only regret is not being a better student in science. He's reminded of this weakness when his classmates show up with extra credit and he has nothing to share. But when his observant Muslim American and hijab-wearing teacher learns that Leo's friends call him the 'Slime King,' she uses the opportunity to show how making slime involves chemistry, building up Leo's confidence in science in the process. Sidebars in the form of green slime splats fill in chemistry facts. Adding appeal are colorful, exuberant illustrations, visuals of slime ingredients and slime types (e.g., glow-in-the-dark slime, achieved by mixing in glow-in-the-dark paint), and a concluding slime recipe. A high-interest introduction to STEM."—Booklist Online

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