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Edie's Experiments 2
How to Be the Best
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Edie's experiments in how to win at life continue... but how will she cope with a new rival?
I'm Edie and I'm obsessed with science.
So I was sure that Annie B and I would win the Eco Fair competition.
Then Dean Starlight arrived and started sabotaging our project.
Now the competition has become an epic science battle of robotic spider attacks, exploding foam and sneaky spying.
Dean thinks he's the best scientist of Class 5Z, but we'll show him...
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Edie's Experiments 2 by Charlotte Barkla continues to capture readers' attention with its engaging mix of science, humour, and relatable childhood experiences. Young readers particularly appreciate Edie's fun and creative approach to problem-solving. The book is praised for promoting curiosity and a love for experimentation, making it both an entertaining and educational read for children.
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ISBN: 9781760891763
Publisher: Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 July 2020
Country: Australia
Imprint: Random House Australia
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 198.0mm
Height: 129.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Charlotte Barkla (Author) Charlotte Barkla worked as a civil engineer and physics teacher before rediscovering her love for children's literature. She now writes picture books, middle-grade fiction and feature articles. Charlotte's books include the Edie's Experiments series and All Bodies are Good Bodies. When she's not writing or running school workshops, you might find her teaching, reading, spending time with her family or drinking coffee. Lots of coffee. Sandy Flett (Illustrator) Sandy Flett is an illustrator and author who loves to create cartoons and kooky characters. Sandy has illustrated middle grade children's book series Edie's Experiments and Juno Jones, and is the creator and presenter of the internationally successful children's drawing channel on YouTube, Sandy Flett's Kids Art School.
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