Zombie Spiders and Asteroid Blasters

Written by Maynard Okereke

Explore bizarre scientific wonders that blur the line between reality and fiction.

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80 pages· ~700L

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Join Maynard Okereke, the Hip Hop MD, on an exhilarating journey through the strangest realms of science. Discover robotic spiders and planetary defense teams as you delve into physics, ecology, and more. This adventure not only reveals the wonders of technology and nature but also showcases diverse scientists shaping our future. Will these innovations redefine our understanding of the world?

From the publisher

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Have you ever heard of a spider being turned into a useful robot? Or a real-life planetary defense team protecting the Earth from asteroids? Sounds like science fiction … but it’s not! Take a wild ride with Maynard Okereke, the Hip Hop MD, into some of the most fascinating and strange corners of scientific research, from physics and engineering to ecology and neuroscience. These wacky wonders of nature and technology will wow all readers and inspire budding scientists to look at the world with fresh curiosity and consider how science can be used to help people, help nature, or enhance our understanding about the world. Interviews with real scientists highlight representation for diverse children and how scientists from a wide range of backgrounds are working to build a better future for our planet.

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