The Sky Is Falling
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016 · Est. 51 min read

The Sky Is Falling

By Ada Hopper, Sam Ricks (Illustrator)

Part of the The DATA Set series

Aliens are coming, and only the kids can stop them.

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128 pages· 4,560 words· Est. 51 min read
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When strange lights appear over Newtonburg, the DATA Set knows Dr. Bunsen's invention has gone too far. His device has invited aliens to Earth! Now, the kids must face extraterrestrials and mysterious men in black to save their town from a cosmic invasion. Can they handle this otherworldly challenge before it's too late?

From the publisher

In the third action-packed adventure of The DATA Set series, Dr. Bunsen uses his newest invention–the Bunsenmunicator 3000–to communicate with aliens. Earth to the DATA Set! HELP! When bizarre lights streak across the night sky, everyone in Newtonburg has a theory, but the DATA Set knows who is to blame: Dr. Bunsen. This time his newest invention speaks to aliens…and invites them down to Earth! Can the kids handle a close encounter with extraterrestrials and mysterious men in black to keep their town from being space-invaded? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The DATA Set chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

At a glance
Format
Pages
128
Words
4,560
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
470L
Themes & topics
Books about aliens and extraterrestrial beingsBooks about inventionsBooks about scientistsBooks about clubsBooks about adventure and adventurers
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~M
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
182942
Publication
Published
May 24, 2016
Publisher
Little Simon
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481463096

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