It Came from Outer Space

Illustrated by Barry Gott
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On sale Jan 01, 2003 | 32 Pages | 9781575651224

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Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5–8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences. 

During a camp out, Marlon and his friends see a bright light streak across the sky. Is it a meteorite? A spaceship? Have aliens landed?  Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level Two; Science topic: Space detritus)
Henry Barker is the pseudonym of an award-winning writer of numerous children’s books. Henry was formerly Editor-in-Chief of Children’s Books at a major publishing house and has had over twenty years’ experience both writing and editing juvenile books. View titles by Henry Barker
Barry Gott wrote and illustrated humorous greeting cards at American Greetings for several years before leaving to illustrate children’s books full-time from his attic studio in Cleveland, Ohio. He occasionally ventures into the outside world to visit schools and libraries. Barry's books include the Dino-Sports series, Holler Loudly by Cynthia Leitich Smith, and What DO Teachers Do (After YOU Leave School)? (Carolrhoda Books, 2006). Honk! Splat! Vroom! is Barry's first author-illustrated book. He has 1 wife, 2 kids, and 3 pets. View titles by Barry Gott

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Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5–8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences. 

During a camp out, Marlon and his friends see a bright light streak across the sky. Is it a meteorite? A spaceship? Have aliens landed?  Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level Two; Science topic: Space detritus)

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Henry Barker is the pseudonym of an award-winning writer of numerous children’s books. Henry was formerly Editor-in-Chief of Children’s Books at a major publishing house and has had over twenty years’ experience both writing and editing juvenile books. View titles by Henry Barker
Barry Gott wrote and illustrated humorous greeting cards at American Greetings for several years before leaving to illustrate children’s books full-time from his attic studio in Cleveland, Ohio. He occasionally ventures into the outside world to visit schools and libraries. Barry's books include the Dino-Sports series, Holler Loudly by Cynthia Leitich Smith, and What DO Teachers Do (After YOU Leave School)? (Carolrhoda Books, 2006). Honk! Splat! Vroom! is Barry's first author-illustrated book. He has 1 wife, 2 kids, and 3 pets. View titles by Barry Gott

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