Albert Hopper, Science Hero
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020 · Est. 50 min read

Albert Hopper, Science Hero

Written & illustrated by John Himmelman

Book #1 in the Albert Hopper, Science Hero series

A frog's daring journey to Earth's core faces fiery challenges.

3.6/5 Goodreads · 70 ratings
144 pages· 4,494 words· Est. 50 min read
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Albert Hopper, a frog and science hero, embarks on a daring mission to the Earth's core with his ship Wiggles and young helpers Polly and Tad. Facing rock layers, lava tunnels, and extreme heat, will they reach their goal? Dive into this thrilling adventure filled with humor and STEM insights.

From the publisher

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!In John Himmelman’s early chapter book series, Albert Hopper is a frog–and a science hero! He seeks to explore the world and beyond, generating laughs and imparting STEM wisdom as he goes. Albert Hopper, Science Hero is on a mission: to travel to the center of the earth! With his wormlike ship Wiggles and the help of his niece and nephew, trusty Junior Science Heroes Polly and Tad, Hopper is ready to go where no frog has gone before. Thick layers of rock and rubble, tunnels of lava, and temperatures of 6,000 degrees stand between our heroes and their prize. Will they make it? Find out in this funny and informative adventure.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
144
Words
4,494
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~511L
Themes & topics
Books about journeys and voyagesBooks about technologyBooks about frogs and toadsBooks about scientistsBooks about Earth
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
508352
Publication
Published
August 25, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250230164

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