The Dinosaur Disaster
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Picture Book · Graphic novel · Ages 5–8 · 2015 · Est. 19 min read-aloud

The Dinosaur Disaster

By Matthew McElligott

Book #1 in the Mad Scientist Academy series

Robotic dinosaurs come alive at Mad Scientist Academy. Can the students solve the mystery?

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40 pages· 1,849 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud
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At Mad Scientist Academy, Dr. Cosmic's students face a wild first day when their school pet, a dinosaur, goes missing. As they navigate a realistic dinosaur exhibit, a malfunction brings robotic dinosaurs to life. Can they solve the mystery and find Oscar before chaos ensues? Join the adventure where science meets unexpected thrills.

From the publisher

Fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, will want to enroll in Dr. Cosmic’s class of clever monsters at the Mad Scientist Academy as they solve the greatest challenges in science in this perfect blend of adventure and exploration. Welcome to Mad Scientist Academy! The first day of school is always exciting, and Dr. Cosmic’s new students can’t wait to get started. After their teacher reveals that their school pet, Oscar, is a dinosaur, they quickly realize Dr. Cosmic has an unusual teaching style. To find Oscar, the class has to follow the clues through the realistic dinosaur exhibit Dr. Cosmic designed and built over the summer. But when a malfunction causes the robotic dinosaurs to come alive, this prehistoric exhibit feels a little too real! “Dr. Cosmic is plainly a colleague of Ms. Frizzle, and the mix of pithy banter, tumultuous field-trip mishaps, and science fact is as familiar as it is winning. Fans of the Frizz will be dino-delighted. Mad fun.” –Kirkus Reviews, Starred “Like Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen’s ‘Magic School Bus’ series (Scholastic), the use of a school setting, a quirky teacher, and wild hands-on learning situations provides an engaging blend of humor, adventure, and information.” –School Library Journal “One of Summer’s Must-Read Children’s Books.” –Bookish.com Kids’ Indie Next List

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Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
1,849
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
GN550L
Themes & topics
Books about dinosaursBooks about monstersBooks about technologyBooks about dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
176986
Publication
Published
July 11, 2017
First published
July 7, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780553523782

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