Alien in My Pocket #5: Ohm vs. Amp: A Comedy Adventure Chapter Book About Alien Science for Kids
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2015

Alien in My Pocket #5: Ohm vs. Amp: A Comedy Adventure Chapter Book About Alien Science for Kids

Written by Nate Ball · Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan

Book #5 in the Alien in My Pocket series

Can Zack use science to prevent an alien feud from spiraling into chaos?

4.3 Goodreads · 62 ratings
144 pages· ~700L
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Zack's life turns chaotic when Amp, a tiny alien, crash-lands in his room. Now, Amp's commander, Ohm, arrives to take him home, sparking an intergalactic feud. With Earth at risk, Zack must use science and wit to mediate between the feuding aliens. Can a rocket-launching atlatl save the day, or will their antics lead to disaster? Dive into a hilarious adventure where friendship and physics collide, and discover if Zack can keep the peace and save the world.

From the publisher

Zack and Amp get a serious surprise in the fifth installment of this intergalactic chapter book series by Nate Ball, the host of PBS’s Design Squad and Design Squad Nation. Zack and his alien friend, Amp, discover that leverage can be an Earth-saving thing when they build a rocket-launching atlatl!Zack McGee’s life has been filled with trouble since Amp, a four-inch-tall alien scout, crash-landed into Zack’s bedroom. But now it’s Amp’s turn to be in the hot seat. When his commander, Ohm, arrives to take Amp back home, the aliens feud. Amp has to get his cranky counterpart off Earth before they all end up in a world of trouble!Like every book in the Alien in My Pocket series, Ohm vs. Amp mixes Common Core-aligned science, and safe, hands-on experiments with a hilarious story that young readers will love.Publishers Weekly said of Alien in My Pocket: Blast Off!: “With its screwball comedy and lively dialogue, the novel gives readers the opportunity to laugh as they learn.”Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language ArtsCan Zack use a little science to stop an alien showdown and save the world?Hands-On Experiments: Learn about leverage and physics by building a working, rocket-launching atlatl right along with Zack–instructions included!Unlikely Friendship: When Amp’s grumpy commander Ohm shows up, Zack has to keep the peace between two feuding, four-inch-tall aliens.Laugh-Out-Loud Adventure: Packed with screwball comedy and hilarious dialogue that makes learning about science a blast for kids ages 6-10.Perfect for Young Readers: An action-packed chapter book for fans of aliens, cool gadgets, and stories that mix humor with problem-solving.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~700L
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~Q
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
176153
Publication
Published
May 19, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062216311

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