Planet of the Penguins
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Planet of the Penguins

By David LaRochelle, Mike Gorman (Illustrator)

Part of the Alien Math series

Two friends use math to save an alien planet from penguins.

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112 pages
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Lexie and Lamar embark on a cosmic quest to save their alien friend Fooz's planet from a penguin invasion. The adorable creatures turn the planet's inhabitants to stone with fear. Armed with their love for numbers, the duo must crack complex equations, navigate map coordinates, and decode Roman numerals. Can they solve the puzzles in time to rescue Fooz and his fellow aliens from their icy predicament? Dive into this math-fueled adventure where every calculation counts and the fate of a world hangs in the balance.

From the publisher

Math meets sci-fi in this clever chapter book—the second in a new series—about two numbers-loving friends and their alien adventures.

Lamar and Lexie head off on another math-related adventure to help their new space alien friend, Fooz! It seems Fooz’s planet has been overrun with penguins—and the inhabitants are terrified of these adorable creatures. In fact, they’re so frightened they turn to stone whenever they see even the tiniest baby penguin. To rescue Fooz and his fellow aliens, Lexie and Lamar must solve a series of equations, including reading map coordinates, determining area, interpreting Roman numerals, and understanding percentages. Can they do it all and save the day?

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Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about mathBooks about planetsBooks about aliens and extraterrestrial beingsBooks about rescues and rescuingBooks about penguins
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Book details

Publication
Published
January 1, 1960
First published
October 29, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781454929222

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