Sky Watcher #5
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2021

Sky Watcher #5

Written by Kelly Starling Lyons · Illustrated by Nneka Myers

Part of the Jada Jones series

Jada must embody her hero, but self-doubt threatens her big presentation.

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96 pages· 570L
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Bookroo's summary

Jada Jones faces a daunting challenge: portraying her hero, Dr. Mae Jemison, in a school project. As she delves into Jemison's achievements, Jada's confidence wavers. Can she live up to the legacy of the first Black woman in space, or will her insecurities overshadow her presentation? With her teacher, parents, and friends watching, Jada must find the courage to shine. This story explores the pressure of expectations and the journey to self-assurance, perfect for young readers who love STEM and inspiring role models.

From the publisher

Jada Jones is back for the fifth book of this popular, celebrated series perfect for STEM fans! Readers who love Ivy and Bean or Katie Woo will want to meet Jada Jones. –School Library Journal Jada is excited to do a school project about her hero Dr. Mae Jemison, a former NASA astronaut and the first Black woman to travel to outer space. She even gets to pretend to be her for the presentation in front of her teacher, parents, and friends! But when Jada’s research reminds her how accomplished her hero truly is, she suddenly feels like she’s made a mistake. How can she portray someone who seems to have everything together when she feels like she’s falling apart? Praise for Jada Jones: Rock StarFast-paced, with supersimple vocabulary and a smattering of earth science to spark interest in young rock collectors everywhere. –Kirkus Reviews

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
570L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
November 9, 2021
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593226469
LCCN
2021041713

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