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CatStronauts: Slapdash Science
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See moreThe CatStronauts, an elite group of cat astronauts, are back in the fifth book in this full-colour graphic novel chapter book series, this time working hard as the rest of their team is hardly working!
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CatStronauts: Slapdash Science is the fifth book in the CatStronauts graphic novel series. Pom Pom pushes her experiments to the limit on the International Space Station, while the cats at Mission Control take a much-needed break. What could possibly go wrong?
While the cats are away, the other cats will play! Flight Director Maisy is off on her first vacation in years, and the World's Best Scientist is looking for a secret vacation of his own. But while the party picks up on Earth, the CatStronauts are trying to get all of their work on the International Space Station done in record time. So when disaster strikes in space, the CatStronauts will have to fix everything without their trusty support team at Mission Control.
In this full-colour graphic novel, debut author/illustrator Drew Brockington pushes the CatStronauts team further than ever, adding in mounds of experiments, teamwork, and tuna fish by the ton!
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CatStronauts: Slapdash Science is praised for its entertaining blend of cuteness, substance, and humour, striking a chord with young readers. Kirkus Reviews appreciates its charm, while Booklist highlights the full-colour panels and comedic antics that delight middle-grade audiences. Publishers Weekly notes its humour and suspense, enhanced by playful cartoons, and the School Library Journal praises the engaging dynamics and positive outcomes, making it ideal alongside educational content. BCCB endorses its place in graphic novel collections for younger readers.
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ISBN: 9780316451260
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 September 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 202.0mm
Weight: 360g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Drew Brockington has flown a Space Shuttle, repaired the International Space Station, and served in Mission Control; all during a week at Space Camp. He works at his drawing table while his dog snores at his feet.CatStronauts is his first book. He lives with his family in Minneapolis.
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