Forces of Nature
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Forces of Nature

By Patricia Lakin, Valerio Fabbretti (Illustrator)

Part of the The Tinkerers series

A raccoon's solitary life changes when disaster brings unexpected visitors.

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In a forgotten junkyard, a solitary raccoon named Roscoe faces a new challenge when disaster strikes, bringing three strangers to his doorstep. As they seek refuge, Roscoe discovers the power of collaboration, realizing that together they can create a thriving environment. With engineering ingenuity, the Tinkerers embark on inventive projects, transforming their world and exploring themes of community and innovation. Can Roscoe and his new friends build a better future together?

From the publisher

A reclusive raccoon makes room in his life for new friends and new projects.In the furthest corner of a long-forgotten junkyard, Roscoe lives a life that suits him. But when a disaster sends three visitors to his gate looking for a new home, he finds that he can create more with others than he ever could on his own–and that together they can build an environment that’s better for everyone. In each story in this series, the Tinkerers put on their engineering caps to come up with creative solutions to help others in their world. Along the way, they explore topics that align with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
96
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
540L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about building thingsBooks about technologyBooks about raccoons
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
April 19, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807579534

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