Alien in My Pocket 4 On Impact!, Nate Ball
Alien in My Pocket 4 On Impact!, Nate Ball
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Alien in My Pocket #4: On Impact!

Author: Nate Ball

Narrator: Steve Tardio

Unabridged: 1 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 08/26/2014


Synopsis

This must-read Alien in My Pocket book is the fourth in the series by Nate Ball, the host of PBS's Design Squad and Design Squad Nation. In this hilarious new adventure, Zack and his alien friend, Amp, learn about friction, deceleration, and how to soften a crash-landing.When Zack McGee crashes his bike, he's stuck at home with his arm in a sling and his baseball season on the line. What's worse, his bike crashed because his four-inch-tall houseguest, Amp, experimented on the brakes! Now Zack is easy prey for his little brother, Taylor, who's determined to find out once and for all what mysteries Zack has hidden in his pocket.Like every book in the Alien in My Pocket series, On Impact! mixes Common Core–aligned science and safe, hands-on experiments with a hilarious story that young readers will love.Publishers Weekly said of Alien in My Pocket: Blast Off!: "With its screwball comedy and lively dialogue, the novel gives readers the opportunity to laugh as they learn."Supports the Common Core State Standards

About Nate Ball

Nate Ball is the host of the Emmy and Peabody award-winning PBS reality shows Design Squad and Design Squad Nation. An MIT graduate with a master’s in mechanical engineering, Nate is also the cofounder of Atlas Devices, a two-time All-American pole-vaulter, and a competitive beatboxer. He lives with his wife in Cambridge, Massachusetts.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Anna on April 17, 2016

Title: Alien in My Pocket: On Impact Author: Nate Ball Illustrator: Macky Pamintuan Genre: Science Fiction Theme(s): friendship, family, siblings Opening line/sentence: “My legs are spaghetti.” Brief Book Summary: This book is about an alien named Amp that comes crashing into Zack’s world through his wind......more

Goodreads review by Susan on October 12, 2016

Listened to the audio...it was fun and short. Great for a family car ride. This series is jam-packed full of science, so I would highly recommend it for any kid who enjoys science. There were times when the science was overwhelming (preachy) for me. There were also times when Zack used language that......more